Elk Island National Park, Alberta

For months, my sister Chantal and I have been looking forward to a weekend getaway in Edmonton after purchasing concert tickets to see one of our favorite bands. We planned to eat a lot of good food, relax in the hotel pool, and squeeze in a hike along the way! Elk Island National Park is … Continue reading Elk Island National Park, Alberta →

Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta

A few weeks ago, I decided to step out of Saskatchewan and explore Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta. The park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 because of all of the cool fossils that have been found there. I packed up my dogs and my vehicle and we were on our way. … Continue reading Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta →

Tower of Babel, Lake Louise AB

It's nearly summer, which means camping and hiking seasons are back in full force. I was scrolling through the camera roll on my phone and came across these photos. I completed this hike back in 2019 and just realized that I have never written about it! The Tower of Babel is a 2.9km out and … Continue reading Tower of Babel, Lake Louise AB →

Outstanding Blogger Award Nomination – Interview With an Adventurer

Thank you so very much Tea & Hiking Boots for the “Outstanding Blogger Award” nomination. I loved reading your response about the silver linings of living through a pandemic, and I share the same appreciation as you for a clean bathroom! I love following the adventures of so many bloggers, and I think its a … Continue reading Outstanding Blogger Award Nomination – Interview With an Adventurer →

10 Things I Learned as a Tour Guide in the Rockies

Running water and flushing toilets are a gift. (I also have a strong appreciation for all buildings that don't have mice) 2. Someone on your tour will absolutely do that thing that you told them not to. They will let go of the dog sled, and they will step in that 'puddle' on the glacier … Continue reading 10 Things I Learned as a Tour Guide in the Rockies →

Learning New Things Off-Road in Hinton, Alberta

For me, hitting the trails is usually done on my own two feet, or maybe on a pair of skis if we have enough snow. My boyfriend, on the other hand, prefers to explore the trails on his dirt bike, and he invited me along for a weekend of off-roading at the Brule Lake Sand … Continue reading Learning New Things Off-Road in Hinton, Alberta →

Jewell Pass via Prairie View Loop – Kananaskis, AB

With restrictions beginning to lift and new safety procedures being set in place, my cousin Anya and I decided to head to Banff for the weekend to get a few nights of camping and a few quick hikes in. We were careful to follow all of the safety protocols, and wore masks whenever necessary as … Continue reading Jewell Pass via Prairie View Loop – Kananaskis, AB →

My Top 3 Full Day Hikes in Alberta

There is no better feeling than standing at the top of a mountain, cracking a summit beer, and looking down at the landscape around you. The thing about hiking is that once you catch that first amazing view that makes you fall in love, you can't stop. The search is always on for the next … Continue reading My Top 3 Full Day Hikes in Alberta →

Diesel Ran Out of Gas – Carrying an 80lb Dog Down a Mountain

Living in the mountains in Alberta is what grew my interest in hiking, and as any new thing you learn, mistakes are bound to happen. I had started with a few smaller hikes around the Columbia Icefield, and my friend Jared mentioned that we try a more difficult hike when I visited Canmore. One sunny, … Continue reading Diesel Ran Out of Gas – Carrying an 80lb Dog Down a Mountain →