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Chester Lake Snowshoe

Chester Lake Snowshoe Trail Guide For Snowshoeing

May 25, 2023January 21, 2021 by Lynda Pianosi

What To Expect On The Chester Lake Snowshoe Trail This popular Kananaskis snowshoe trail goes to Chester Lake, a beautiful mountain lake nestled at the base of, you guessed it, Mt. Chester. It’s an ideal hike for families and snowshoers

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Snowshoeing 101: A Comprehensive Gear Guide for Beginners

May 25, 2023January 12, 2021 by Lynda Pianosi

Snowshoeing is a really budget-friendly winter outdoor activity that provides you with a great sense of accomplishment the first time you try it! What Gear Do You Need For Snowshoeing? Good news! Unlike other winter sports, you don’t need a

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How To Avoid Hiking In Avalanche Terrain In The Winter: Family-friendly, Beginner Winter Hikes

August 16, 2023December 1, 2020 by Lynda Pianosi

Guide To Avalanche Awareness When Hiking The Rockies Not all family-friendly summer hiking trails are safe winter hikes Some of the easy, top-rated and accessible family-friendly summer hiking trails in the Rockies are in serious avalanche terrain in the winter.

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Lake Louise Fall Larch Hikes: 6 Hikes Guaranteed to Meet All Hiking Abilities

August 10, 2023September 26, 2020 by Lynda Pianosi

Lake Louise is one of the most beautiful places to see in the Canadian Rockies. Our family loves hiking Lake Louise, and so I’ve put together a list of our family’s favourite six hikes in Lake Louise for any hiking

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Fall Hiking Tips: 7 Tips To See Fall Colours and Avoid the Crowds

August 10, 2023September 15, 2020 by Lynda Pianosi

When you think of taking a family fall hike in the Canadian Rockies, valleys of Lyall’s Larch trees with their golden needles come to mind. The next thing that comes to mind is the crowds and the 4:00 a.m. departure

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Do Your Kiddos Have The Summer Blahs? Book The Rock Basics Climbing Course With Vertical Horizons Guiding

April 30, 2022August 9, 2020 by Lynda Pianosi

The Rock Basics Climbing Course with Vertical Horizons Guiding is guaranteed to put some thrills back into summer! Here are ten reasons to book a Rock Basics Climbing course with Vertical Horizons Guiding. 1. Support a Local Entrepreneur Ashley (Shy)

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