See also: Baldy Pass winter hike 1st attempt to summit Baldy South. More pictures from Baldy South 2nd attempt are here.
U-turned from the crux this time, it was a few meters scramble, scary kind of thing. Watched how a couple of guys did it, but I just wasn’t ready. More photos from Baldy South via Baldy Pass winter hike attempt.
Alltrails people keep saying that it’s good for all seasons, so we decided to try it in April, which in Alberta is pretty much still winter. Trail preview here. Small trailhead parking is just on the left side of HW40 if you are coming from Calgary, about 200m before Mt. Allan Drive intersection. We always come early, so if you too come first, park your car on the road side perpendicularly. Trail indeed was well packed, at first with steady […]
Emerald Lake is a natural glacier lake in the Rockies but less touristy than Lake Louise or Moraine Lake. You cannot see turquoise water during winter, but the views of surrounding mountains are still spectacular, and the trail around the lake is usually well packed. From Field, it takes around 15 minutes to arrive at the parking lot. The lake is visible from the parking lot and a wooden bridge crosses a portion of it leading to the Emerald Lake […]
More photos of Sarrail Ridge and Upper Kananaskis Lake here.
Sarrail Ridge, reached via the Rawson Lake trail in Kananaskis Country, demands an elevation gain of approximately 725 meters (2,379 feet) from the trailhead. The route, often regarded as challenging due to its steep sections and rugged terrain, rewards persevering hikers with panoramic views of Upper Kananaskis Lake, Mount Indefatigable, and expansive valleys. While the ascent to Sarrail Ridge requires careful navigation and a good fitness level, the breathtaking scenery at the summit provides a remarkable reward for the effort, […]