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Forum: Canadian Rockies   02-11-2018, 11:50 AM
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Posted By Albertan22
I usually go in August or September. I’ve never...

I usually go in August or September. I’ve never seen it deeper than just over the knee. What time of year was that taken?
Forum: Canadian Rockies   02-04-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,930
Posted By Albertan22
Persimon Creek Headwaters - Wilmore Wilderness

I've decided to add a few trip reports from my hikes into the Wilmore Wilderness Area as there is very little information out there about this wild region of the province. I've gone into this area 3...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   01-27-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 38,216
Posted By Albertan22
My wife and I had no problem getting up there...

My wife and I had no problem getting up there without packs on, but I know it would be a lot different with 50 pounds on your back.
Forum: Canadian Rockies   01-27-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,728
Posted By Albertan22
Woodenshoes your trip report is actually what...

Woodenshoes your trip report is actually what inspired me to look into that area, I may just make that trip one of these days.
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   01-27-2018, 12:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 38,216
Posted By Albertan22
I have scrambled up to that cole overlooking the...

I have scrambled up to that cole overlooking the valley of the lakes and would say that you want to be a pretty proficient scrambler to be taking a heavy pack over that thing. The Cline Pass side is...
Forum: Canadian Rockies   01-27-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,728
Posted By Albertan22
You mention that the trailhead is the same as...

You mention that the trailhead is the same as that for Rocky Pass, is it the same trail or does this go off in a different direction? I’ve been considering doing Cairn Pass at some point but it has...
Forum: Canadian Rockies   01-27-2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,944
Posted By Albertan22
Cataract Pass is a worthy backpacking...

Cataract Pass is a worthy backpacking destination, one of my favourites in the Canadian Rockies. The alpine valley on the other side in the Whitegoat wilderness is vast, with lots to explore and just...
Forum: Hiking and Backpacking   05-13-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By Albertan22
Wilderness first aid was one of the best training...

Wilderness first aid was one of the best training courses I've ever taken. I took it through a SAR group in Edmonton years ago. Would definitely recommend it over Standard First Aid.
Forum: Alberta Hiking   03-18-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,191
Posted By Albertan22
I work in approvals for a consulting firm and I...

I work in approvals for a consulting firm and I can tell you that strategy during public consultation is always to make the public feel like you're not as far along as you actually are in the...
Forum: Alberta Hiking   03-11-2017, 12:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,191
Posted By Albertan22
The tender package for the design of this trail...

The tender package for the design of this trail hit the Alberta Purchasing Connection this week. Looks like they're moving forward with design at least.
Forum: Hiking and Backpacking   03-05-2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,447
Posted By Albertan22
Ok woodenshoes you've peaked my interest... Where...

Ok woodenshoes you've peaked my interest... Where did you go for your Jasper trip? I'm currently contemplating a 10 day trip north of the North Boundary and am curious if you were maybe in the same...
Forum: Alberta Hiking   02-28-2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,605
Posted By Albertan22
I can comment on Pipestone Pass having made the...

I can comment on Pipestone Pass having made the trip in to Devon Lakes in 2014. There is good trail from Fish Lakes to at least the junction to Clearwater Pass. I've heard the lower trail in the...
Forum: Hiking and Backpacking   02-26-2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,447
Posted By Albertan22
I like solitude myself and generally like to hike...

I like solitude myself and generally like to hike in more remote places. I prefer areas like the David Thompson Highway corridor (west of Nordegg), the Wilmore or a lot of areas in Jasper or off the...
Forum: Alberta Hiking   02-20-2017, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,945
Posted By Albertan22
Thanks for the insight Smron. We did Mount Robson...

Thanks for the insight Smron. We did Mount Robson in 2015. We usually try to avoid the crowded trails but Berg Lake and Snowbird Pass were worth the crowded campgrounds! We will be taking our 5 year...
Forum: Alberta Hiking   02-20-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,664
Posted By Albertan22
Someone more local will hopefully chime in on the...

Someone more local will hopefully chime in on the specific recommendations, but my suggestion would be to go find a visitor centre when you show up and get some advice on what's open and what's safe....
Forum: Alberta Hiking   01-21-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,945
Posted By Albertan22
Anniversary Backpacking Trip Suggestions

Hi all,

My wife and I will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary this year and are looking to celebrate with a 4-5 day backpacking trip. Right now our top contenders are Mount Assiniboine...
Forum: Alberta Hiking   09-15-2016, 11:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,085
Posted By Albertan22
That's not an airstrip, it's a pipeline.

That's not an airstrip, it's a pipeline.
Forum: Alberta Hiking   08-10-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 990
Posted By Albertan22
My rule for parkway campgrounds is to grab a...

My rule for parkway campgrounds is to grab a campsite before 2pm. Many people move campgrounds daily through there so there's usually something open, especially with a tent.
Forum: Alberta Hiking   07-19-2016, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,609
Posted By Albertan22
A spot tracker or similar PLB can also provide...

A spot tracker or similar PLB can also provide some peace of mind for both you and those waiting on your return at home. It's a bit of an investment for a first trip though and you probably don't...
Forum: Alberta Hiking   06-12-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,092
Posted By Albertan22
It's pretty much right up on the highway from...

It's pretty much right up on the highway from what I remember. It's a nice big wide trail with a kiosk. The parking area is rather large to accommodate horse trailers and we ended up parked well away...
Forum: Alberta Hiking   06-06-2016, 11:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,092
Posted By Albertan22
I took that route in to Lake of the Falls before...

I took that route in to Lake of the Falls before the 2013 flood washed out the trail up there. Don't do what I did and take the wrong trail out of the parking area. There's a well defined trail at...
Forum: Canadian Rockies Hiking   06-06-2016, 01:14 AM
Replies: 1,124
Views: 240,716
Posted By Albertan22
Went up Roche à Perdrix near Jasper yesterday....

Went up Roche à Perdrix near Jasper yesterday. The route is in good shape with only a few small snow patches that don't pose a problem. No ice axe required. From across the valley it looked like...
Forum: Alberta Hiking   07-14-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,997
Posted By Albertan22
It is a really nice hike. The trail description...

It is a really nice hike. The trail description on here doesn't show the day hike loop though. When you crest the pass which the description calls a scramble (though horses do it so it's a bit of an...
Forum: Alberta Hiking   07-11-2015, 11:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,997
Posted By Albertan22
Got the name wrong, search Littlehorn Meadows,...

Got the name wrong, search Littlehorn Meadows, there's a trail description on club tread but I can't get the link to work.
Forum: Alberta Hiking   07-11-2015, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,997
Posted By Albertan22
It's at a waste transfer station east of the...

It's at a waste transfer station east of the Cline River, you're basically going up th next valley North/east of the cline river. There's a description in one of the David Thompson hiking guides.
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