This hike provides glorious views of the big peaks above Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. There is one short rockband (about 8 steps) to negotiate, but with lots of solid handholds and footholds. There is also a steep rubble hillside (about 75 vertical meters) just below the summit ridge; wet or dry, this hillside can … Continue reading Devil’s Thumb
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This trip is not often done. The leader has hiked it twice - most recently in September 2013 . Accordingly, participants are cautioned that there is an element of exploration involved as well as some route finding. The start is at the Boom lake parking lot and after 2.3 km, the Bell Ridge trail diverges … Continue reading Bell ridge – Hwy 93 (Boom) to O’Brien & Taylor Lakes
Drivers park on roadway behind Save-On along curb. Passengers park on gravel then assemble on grass by curbside vehicles. Route will depend on conditions. A few short steeper sections.
New trail is worth having a look at! They worked hard on it. The new stats are 7.63 km and 781 meters elevation to the peak. We will go to the peak and return to the col for lunch. Must have poles as you still need them on the descent. *Warning, a little patch of … Continue reading Ha Ling to peak
See the dam site and beyond. Trail is Stoney
Exshaw Community Centre. Including how to use bear spray! Register by noon Sept 16