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Snowshoeing up Missinglink Mountain in Kananaskis Country

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Why are all these dates exed out?

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I've been researching staying at the Lake O'Hara Lodge. I know their reservation window for 2025 is already closed. It appears their offices are now closed as well, as I could not get through via phone to get my question answered so I'm turning here in case anyone knows!

I see their website states a three-night minimum for "the lodge"—however, it does not say anything about the two cabin options (Lakeside or Cedar). Does anyone know if there is a minimum night requirement for the cabins? I'm assuming/hoping its two, not three. But wanted to confirm if possible. 

If no one knows, I'll try to phone them again in January.

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;ve been researching staying at the Lake O&#39;Hara Lodge. I know their reservation window for 2025 is already closed. It appears their offices are now closed as well, as I could not get through via phone to get my question answered so I&#39;m turning here in case anyone knows!</p>

<p>I see their website states a three-night minimum for &quot;the lodge&quot;—however, it does not say anything about the two cabin options (Lakeside or Cedar). Does anyone know if there is a minimum night requirement for the cabins? I&#39;m assuming/hoping its two, not three. But wanted to confirm if possible. </p>

<p>If no one knows, I&#39;ll try to phone them again in January.</p>
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Lake O'Hara Lodge/Cabin Question

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I know it can be dangerous going early winter camping because some bears are still out and about desperate for their last kill before hibernating for the winter. 

Which months should I go backcountry winter camping to mitigate the risk of running into bears?  

Location: Waterton National Park: Twin Lakes. 


I don’t want to run into the one bear who decided to sniff around for an extra couple weeks before kicking back for the winter season.  

<div class="md"><p>I know it can be dangerous going early winter camping because some bears are still out and about desperate for their last kill before hibernating for the winter. </p>

<p>Which months should I go backcountry winter camping to mitigate the risk of running into bears?  </p>

<p>Location: Waterton National Park: Twin Lakes. </p>

<p>I don’t want to run into the one bear who decided to sniff around for an extra couple weeks before kicking back for the winter season.  </p>
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When do bears hibernate? 

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I’m planning to head to Twin Lakes for a winter camping trip using cross country skis and a pulk sled. Is this trip realistic? 

If not how far could one go on skis with a pulk? 

Would I be able to make it to a certain point then have to switch to snow shoes to make it to Twin Lakes? 

<div class="md"><p>I’m planning to head to Twin Lakes for a winter camping trip using cross country skis and a pulk sled. Is this trip realistic? </p>

<p>If not how far could one go on skis with a pulk? </p>

<p>Would I be able to make it to a certain point then have to switch to snow shoes to make it to Twin Lakes? </p>
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Twin Lakes Waterton National Park doable in Winter? 

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I have been looking at hiking from either Ya Ha Tinda to Cutoff Creek (or reverse) through the Scalp creek natural area (potentially) next summer, I have a few questions about what the area is like.
How popular is it? Am I going to run into a lot of other hikers and trail riders?
There are 2 quite direct routes, one through scalp creek and one through a valley to the east, which has better views and lookouts on it?
For those who have hiked it before, how many days did it take you? I’m planning on 6 in order to fly fish a lot, but want to know how many it can be shortened to reasonably

Thanks in advance

<div class="md"><p>I have been looking at hiking from either Ya Ha Tinda to Cutoff Creek (or reverse) through the Scalp creek natural area (potentially) next summer, I have a few questions about what the area is like.
How popular is it? Am I going to run into a lot of other hikers and trail riders?
There are 2 quite direct routes, one through scalp creek and one through a valley to the east, which has better views and lookouts on it?
For those who have hiked it before, how many days did it take you? I’m planning on 6 in order to fly fish a lot, but want to know how many it can be shortened to reasonably</p>

<p>Thanks in advance</p>
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Hiking Ya Ha Tinda to Cutoff Creek

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We hiked to the Prairie View lookouts and Jewel pass in Kananaskis. We did the route counter clock wise. Today, November 16, 2024, it was very windy at the the start and end on the damn, but then also at the two view points. We were going to go to the fire watch on top but the wind was too intense. The trail was just a bit icy in some spots. We ran into some very aggressive birds who wanted our lunch. It was nice to be out this late in the year. 

<div class="md"><p>We hiked to the Prairie View lookouts and Jewel pass in Kananaskis. We did the route counter clock wise. Today, November 16, 2024, it was very windy at the the start and end on the damn, but then also at the two view points. We were going to go to the fire watch on top but the wind was too intense. The trail was just a bit icy in some spots. We ran into some very aggressive birds who wanted our lunch. It was nice to be out this late in the year. </p>
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Prairie View and Jewel Pass

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Looking for a trail running race 30km or less, with some technical terrain, as I am preparing for the Squamish 50 (23k) in mid August. Ideally like something in June or July 2025.

<div class="md"><p>Looking for a trail running race 30km or less, with some technical terrain, as I am preparing for the Squamish 50 (23k) in mid August. Ideally like something in June or July 2025.</p>
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Trail Running race early Summer?

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Hey Everyone, planning on doing the C Level Cirque tomorrow in Banff. Just wanted to throw it out here if anyones been there recently as to what the trail conditions were like and if it is worth doing this time of the year or not? 
Also open for recommendations for other hikes, thanks! 

<div class="md"><p>Hey Everyone, planning on doing the C Level Cirque tomorrow in Banff. Just wanted to throw it out here if anyones been there recently as to what the trail conditions were like and if it is worth doing this time of the year or not? 
Also open for recommendations for other hikes, thanks! </p>
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C Level Cirque Banff Trail Report

Looking to spend a few nights back country camping Nov/Dec. Wondering if anyone has some winter experience and could recommend some trails. 

<div class="md"><p>Looking to spend a few nights back country camping Nov/Dec. Wondering if anyone has some winter experience and could recommend some trails. </p>
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2-3 night winter back country camping recommendations? 

I'm looking for recommendations for trails for next summer.  I'll be hiking with my wife and teenage daughter, mileage preferably no more than 20km a day.  We've done the Skyline trail, and Skoki loop - both excellent trips.  Bathrooms for the ladies were much appreciated but not deal breakers.

I'll try to book for Magog and Ohara but will need some backup options.  Other ideas?  Oh, and we're coming from MB so we only have one vehicle.

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m looking for recommendations for trails for next summer.  I&#39;ll be hiking with my wife and teenage daughter, mileage preferably no more than 20km a day.  We&#39;ve done the Skyline trail, and Skoki loop - both excellent trips.  Bathrooms for the ladies were much appreciated but not deal breakers.</p>

<p>I&#39;ll try to book for Magog and Ohara but will need some backup options.  Other ideas?  Oh, and we&#39;re coming from MB so we only have one vehicle.</p>
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Trail Recommendations for 3-4 days

Spikes very helpful if you plan to hike this anytime soon

<div class="md"><p>Spikes very helpful if you plan to hike this anytime soon</p>
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Not a bad day (Nov 10) to summit Ha Ling 

<div class="md"><p>Was a great time, great view too</p>
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Yates mountain, Yesterday

Shunga-La-She : squeezing in some scrambles before winter actually hits!

Elbow-Sheep Wild Land

Just looking for any ideas for summits that anyone thinks / know are possible at this time. Preferably out of the Al Kane book.

I've hiked in the winter before, so post holing is not new to me, I'm more concerned about what it possible with minimal avalanche risk.

Winter hikes I have done are Loder Peak, Morrowmount, Anklebiter Ridge, Ha Ling

I've also already done Mount Baldy, Lady Mac summit and Heart Mountain. Just not in the winter, I'm only mentioning that since those two get recommended the most it seems, and I'd like to try something new.

Any recommendations are appreciated, long days included.

Cheers

<div class="md"><p>Just looking for any ideas for summits that anyone thinks / know are possible at this time. Preferably out of the Al Kane book.</p>

<p>I&#39;ve hiked in the winter before, so post holing is not new to me, I&#39;m more concerned about what it possible with minimal avalanche risk.</p>

<p>Winter hikes I have done are Loder Peak, Morrowmount, Anklebiter Ridge, Ha Ling</p>

<p>I&#39;ve also already done Mount Baldy, Lady Mac summit and Heart Mountain. Just not in the winter, I&#39;m only mentioning that since those two get recommended the most it seems, and I&#39;d like to try something new.</p>

<p>Any recommendations are appreciated, long days included.</p>

<p>Cheers</p>
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Winter Hikes

Hi Everyone!

I'm looking for hike recommendations for November 9. See below for specifics.

* No more than a 90 minute drive from Calgary.
* Minimum 3 hours in length (4-6 would be ideal).
* Moderate to Difficult but not overly technical.
* Little snow coverage on the trail. Don't want to be knee deep!

We don't typically hike this late in the year so are conscious of winter conditions.

<div class="md"><p>Hi Everyone!</p>

<p>I&#39;m looking for hike recommendations for November 9. See below for specifics.</p>

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<li>No more than a 90 minute drive from Calgary.</li>
<li>Minimum 3 hours in length (4-6 would be ideal).</li>
<li>Moderate to Difficult but not overly technical.</li>
<li>Little snow coverage on the trail. Don&#39;t want to be knee deep!</li>
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<p>We don&#39;t typically hike this late in the year so are conscious of winter conditions.</p>
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Hike Recommendations around Calgary for November 9? Strenuous but not too snowy.

I'd be interested to hear which applications people are using to plan routes on their desktop for downloading to their GPS watch.

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;d be interested to hear which applications people are using to plan routes on their desktop for downloading to their GPS watch.</p>
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Route Planning Applications

For reference I’ve done a fair bit of summer hiking and have done a winter day hike before. I’ve done yamnuska and the onion in the summer but am not looking to do something dangerous like that in the winter. 

Im looking for a hike for when it is snowy. Ideally I would like it to take all day and be cool. I have poles but no ice axe. I’m willing to get microspikes for my boots but would not have crampons. I’m completely fine trekking through snow. 

My preferred areas are jasper, banff and Kananaskis area.

<div class="md"><p>For reference I’ve done a fair bit of summer hiking and have done a winter day hike before. I’ve done yamnuska and the onion in the summer but am not looking to do something dangerous like that in the winter. </p>

<p>Im looking for a hike for when it is snowy. Ideally I would like it to take all day and be cool. I have poles but no ice axe. I’m willing to get microspikes for my boots but would not have crampons. I’m completely fine trekking through snow. </p>

<p>My preferred areas are jasper, banff and Kananaskis area.</p>
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Strenuous but relatively safe winter hikes

SARSAR Applications opened not to long ago and since I'm just out of Highschool I'm passionate about the outdoors and jobs that save lives, and I'm also saving up for a truck right now so I'm just wondering if this province pays wages for what you do. Or does depend on what company you work for?

<div class="md"><p>SARSAR Applications opened not to long ago and since I&#39;m just out of Highschool I&#39;m passionate about the outdoors and jobs that save lives, and I&#39;m also saving up for a truck right now so I&#39;m just wondering if this province pays wages for what you do. Or does depend on what company you work for?</p>
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18M Are there wages for Search and Rescue?

Hi everyone! 

I know we are reaching the end of fall and the best hiking weather. So I'm just trying to plan our for next year. 

I used to go on walks a lot in Vancouver when I lived there, and I've tried out a few local ones throughout the Edmonton area that were quite nice. But recently I've been missing the slightly more challenging ones. Obviously the Edmonton area is a lot more flat so I'm not expecting anything crazy. But I would enjoy something a bit more challenging than a walk around a pond. I don't mind having to drive 1-2 hours to get to it if it's a really nice location. 

Does anyone have any good hiking locations they can recommend that have even a slight raise in elevation?

Any recommendations outside of Banff and Jasper would be appreciated. I know those hikes are gorgeous and definitely plan on doing some next year. 

<div class="md"><p>Hi everyone! </p>

<p>I know we are reaching the end of fall and the best hiking weather. So I&#39;m just trying to plan our for next year. </p>

<p>I used to go on walks a lot in Vancouver when I lived there, and I&#39;ve tried out a few local ones throughout the Edmonton area that were quite nice. But recently I&#39;ve been missing the slightly more challenging ones. Obviously the Edmonton area is a lot more flat so I&#39;m not expecting anything crazy. But I would enjoy something a bit more challenging than a walk around a pond. I don&#39;t mind having to drive 1-2 hours to get to it if it&#39;s a really nice location. </p>

<p>Does anyone have any good hiking locations they can recommend that have even a slight raise in elevation?</p>

<p>Any recommendations outside of Banff and Jasper would be appreciated. I know those hikes are gorgeous and definitely plan on doing some next year. </p>
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Hiking locations 

I was hoping to do a hike tomorrow down highway 40 in the front ranges. I'm looking at opal ridge south or midnight peak. Has anyone been up there or driven down the 40 recently? Any other similar recommendations nearby?

<div class="md"><p>I was hoping to do a hike tomorrow down highway 40 in the front ranges. I&#39;m looking at opal ridge south or midnight peak. Has anyone been up there or driven down the 40 recently? Any other similar recommendations nearby?</p>
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Highway 40/Kananaskis trail conditions wuestion

Anyone know what conditions are like near Saskatchewan river Crossing/ David Thompson highway (highway 11)? I want to do a short hike but my truck isn’t 4x4. Is there much snow?

<div class="md"><p>Anyone know what conditions are like near Saskatchewan river Crossing/ David Thompson highway (highway 11)? I want to do a short hike but my truck isn’t 4x4. Is there much snow?</p>
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Mountain conditions 

Estimated time to hike Laurence Grassi - 3 hours. Time it took us? 5 hours 😂 I hands down underestimated the Rockies and this gorgeous place has kicked my Aussie butt!

If you enjoy gravel treadmills, fearing for your life and a possible knee replacement... go forth my friend. You'll love it!



<div class="md"><p>Estimated time to hike Laurence Grassi - 3 hours. Time it took us? 5 hours 😂 I hands down underestimated the Rockies and this gorgeous place has kicked my Aussie butt!</p>

<p>If you enjoy gravel treadmills, fearing for your life and a possible knee replacement... go forth my friend. You&#39;ll love it!</p>
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Laurence Grassi - Beautiful but deadly 

<div class="md"><p>Taken in Sep 2022</p>
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Larches in Kananaskis Country

Wasootch Ridge Oct 20

Howdy folks, hope you have all had an amazing year of hiking!

As we are drawing in on winter, Just want to remind everyone that winter hiking is a thing! Also note that both snowshoeing and cross-country skiing is "close enough" to hiking that it is also permitted!

Stay safe out there folks!, and Happy trails!

<div class="md"><p>Howdy folks, hope you have all had an amazing year of hiking!</p>

<p>As we are drawing in on winter, Just want to remind everyone that winter hiking is a thing! Also note that both snowshoeing and cross-country skiing is &quot;close enough&quot; to hiking that it is also permitted!</p>

<p>Stay safe out there folks!, and Happy trails!</p>
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Winter "Hiking"

Looking for hiking (500m+) options for tomorrow, Saturday Oct 19th, somewhat close to Calgary.

Wind forecast for Calgary is 20 gusting 40 km/h.  Something in the trees or on the lee side would be great.

Ideas?

Edit: great suggestions, people.  Thank you.




<div class="md"><p>Looking for hiking (500m+) options for tomorrow, Saturday Oct 19th, somewhat close to Calgary.</p>

<p>Wind forecast for Calgary is 20 gusting 40 km/h.  Something in the trees or on the lee side would be great.</p>

<p>Ideas?</p>

<p>Edit: great suggestions, people.  Thank you.</p>
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Where to go tomorrow, Saturday Oct 19 ?

Went yesterday 

Does anyone know what type of beetle this is?

<div class="md"><p>Went yesterday </p>

<p>Does anyone know what type of beetle this is?</p>
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