Meghan J. Ward - outdoor, travel and adventure writer
working with words in the heart of the Canadian Rockies
“The first follower is what transforms a lone nut into a leader.” – Derek Sivers on TED.com The Bow Valley of Alberta is a remarkable place. The scenery, of course, draws millions of tourists each year. Visitors and residents alike flock to this Mountain Mecca, allured by the invigorating fresh air, illustrious peaks and an [...]
It’s one of those hidden gems in the Canadian Rockies, despite the fact that droves of people head to the nearby Bow Hut each yet. Nestled above Bow Glacier Falls at Bow Lake, Banff National Park, Iceberg Lake is a small alpine oasis, just hidden from view when below. Rewind to 2005 and I had [...]
This week’s guest post is brought to you by Paul Zizka, a Banff-based photographer who takes us back through a detailed history of The Canadian Rockies to highlight significant anniversaries for 2011. His overview, which spans anniversaries from the past 200 years, is enhanced with his own photography, more of which can be found at [...]
It’s 2:30 am and the alarm goes off. Eastern Canada is already waking up and we’ve got to get ready for the morning news. Being two hours behind Ontario, we had to boogie up to the Lake Louise Ski Area by 4 am to get ready to cheer in the 125th birthday of Banff National [...]
