Nice 4.5 km hike featuring approximately 685 m elevation gain. This time the entire trail to the very top was well packed. Steady moderate ascent, a bit steeper before the summit. The trail head is right on the left side of 742, if you are coming from Canmore. Once you reach the fork with 2 bridges, cross the one to the left. Can be sections with more snow here and there, especially after the big rock viewpoint. Take a look […]
It was -18C when we stepped on the trail and +1C when we returned back. Other than that, very nice and rewarding winter hike. Usually popular and very well packed till the end. Don’t miss the right turn at the fork, if you take left in the direction of Mt. Engadine, you won’t get to the ridge. Not a lot of easy winter hikes, this is one of them. This is the flyover: Rummel Ridge Winter Hike Our track is […]
There are two approaches to Fortress – via Chester Lake or via Headwall Lakes. Both lead to the col between Mount Chester and The Fortress from different sides, and then you hike up the southwest ridge all the way to the summit. There are multiple routes on the ridge but they all end up on the left side of the summit block where there is an easy scramble up to the top. If you see there a path with exposure, […]