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Table Mountain Hike in Castle Provincial Park, Alberta

It’s impossible to choose just one “Instagrammable” hike in Alberta, but Table Mountain definitely checks all of the boxes. If you’re like me and frequently browse hiking photos of our beautiful province to add to your own hiking bucket list, you’ve undoubtedly come across the classic “Table Mountain” photo. A tiny person, captured for scale, […]

Hiking in Kananaskis – Wasootch Ridge

Wasootch Ridge Hike in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada Wasootch Ridge is a perfect summer or shoulder-season hike in the stunning Kananaskis region near Canmore, AB. The challenging incline is rewarded with heartstopping 360-degree views for a good portion of the ridge hike. Read on to discover why you should add this trail to your hiking bucket […]

Floe Lake Hike in Kootenay National Park – Backpacking & Camping Guide

The trail to Floe Lake in Kootenay National Park is a 21-km roundtrip hike to a stunning alpine lake with massive mountain views. Beautiful Floe Lake itself is located at the bottom of a massive 1000m sheer rock face. Most of the trail meanders its way through open meadows and burnt forest teeming with fireweed […]

Havasupai Packing Guide: Essential Packing Guide to Backpacking Havasu Falls

Backpacking into Havasupai is an adventure that brings you to a lush, dream-like waterfall paradise located in a hidden section of the Grand Canyon. The only way in is via a long, hot 10-mile hike. Once you arrive, you’re greeted with stunning waterfalls that spill over red rocky cliffs and plunge into turquoise-blue pools of […]

Havasu Falls: Guide to Visiting Havasu Falls in Arizona

QUICK FIND: Where is Havasu Falls? How do you get to Havasu Falls? How do you get permits to Havasu Falls? What is the best time to visit Havasu Falls? What is the temperature at Havasu Falls? What should I pack? Complete Guide to Hiking Havasupai WHERE IS HAVASU FALLS? Havasu Falls can be found […]

The Best Lightweight Tents for 2019 Backpacking, Hiking and Camping

If you are planning to go backpacking, hiking and camping in 2019, you will benefit greatly from a lightweight but well-constructed tent that will provide shelter for you and your belongings while also being lightweight to carry on your back. Those couple of extra pounds really do make a big difference when traveling a far […]

Why You Should Explore the Canadian Rockies this Summer with Air Canada Vacations

If you’re interested in booking a trip to the Canadian Rockies this summer, you’re faced with plenty of questions to answer as you begin your planning. The Canadian Rockies is a big place with so much beauty: what locations do you want to see? Where do you want to stay? How long do you want […]

Havasupai: The Complete Guide to Hiking & Waterfall-Chasing in Paradise

Havasupai is a lush, dream-like paradise located in a desert landscape. Here, at least 5 massive, stunning turquoise waterfalls spill between 40 and 200 feet over red rocky cliffs and plunge into vibrant pools below. QUICK NAVIGATION LINKS: What and where is Havasupai? How to Secure Havasupai Permits Havasupai Campground Costs Getting to Havasupai Best Time […]

Hiking the Berg Lake Trail, Mount Robson Park: permits, campgrounds, reservations and more

The Berg Lake Trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park is an extraordinary hiking and backpacking destination that makes “best hiking and backpacking” lists time and time again – and for very good reason. Located west of the BC/Alberta border, this bucket list addition of moderate difficulty offers some of the Canadian Rockies’ most spectacular scenery. […]

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