A Lesson in Endurance (Yoga Challenge: Day 16)

Who wouldn't pass up a day like this? Skiing across Peyto Lake towards the Peyto Glacier.

Today I learned another lesson in endurance. I took a rest day today to go ski touring on one of the most beautiful winter days I have ever seen in The Rockies. It wasn’t much of a rest day for the body, but it felt great to get outside. We were touring today to Peyto [...]

Alpine Ski Tour: Peyto Hut and Wapta Icefield

Approaching the crest of the glacial moraine on the way to Peyto Hut.

If you are using this information for your own trip, please read this disclaimer and description of my abilities. A day on the Wapta Icefield with clear skies never disappoints. Last winter, I headed up onto the Wapta Icefield via the Bow Hut approach twice, and never saw a thing. Travelling by GPS in a [...]

Ski Touring Mount Field

Traversing the open slopes once treeline has been gained. Traverse to the trees on the right and gain the bench on which they stand.

If you are using this information for your own trip, please read this disclaimer and description of my abilities. My latest adventures took me ski touring up Mount Field in Yoho National Park, BC. We got an early start, mostly because I had to work at 4pm, but also because we were expecting a very [...]

Ski Touring to Rockbound Lake

Rockbound Lake in Summer

If you are using this information for your own trip, please read this disclaimer and description of my abilities. A popular hike in the summer, the ski up to Rockbound Lake in the winter offers a steady climb up the summer trail with a fabulous (and fast!) descent back down. The last time I was [...]

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