Skiing into the Sky

The old Fire Road on Sulphur Mountain in Banff gets you up high and into the sunshine. [Photo] Meghan J. Ward

Not much to say today other than the fact that there’s nothing quite like a warm Summer’s day here in the Rockies, but a close second is a warm Winter’s day. Taken yesterday as we skied up the backside of Sulphur. The bobsleigh run down was worth the 4-hour climb with snow sticking to the [...]

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 [...]

Photos from Rogers Pass

Getting the skins on just outside of Wheeler Hut (run by the Alpine Club of Canada)

Just thought I’d post some photos from a recent trip to Rogers Pass. I haven’t seen snow like that…ever. © Meghan J. Ward, 2010.

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 [...]

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