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I had big dreams for this summer – a bunch of 3 day backcountry trips is what I was hoping for. My husband didn’t have any summer holidays that he was able to take from work, but 3 days on a regular basis we could do. And then his back got re-injured. We both have...
Mount Proctor is one of the peaks that surrounds the alpine town of Fernie. It can get a little overlooked because the neighboring peaks of 3 Sisters, Mt Hosmer or Mt Fernie look a little more impressive. I am here to tell you, dont overlook it! It is well worth the hike, particularly because it...
If you are in the East Kootenay’s, and looking for a challenging day hike, with the rewards of a spectacular view, the Three Sister’s Peak is an excellent choice. It is the most prominent and inspiring peak that can be seen from Fernie. Even if the summit isn’t the end goal, there is so much variety...
I have been having a little debate with myself over these last few weeks about the difference between ‘seeing’ and ‘experiencing’. These thoughts were bought on by our ‘seeing’ of Arches National Park, and our ‘experiencing’ of Goblin Valley in Utah. Tourism is more ‘seeing’. Taking the picture or the trip with the underlying feeling...
Slot canyons are a specialty of Utah, and something we wanted to experience while visiting. Little Wild Horse Canyon requires a rain-free forecast and an adventurous spirit. It has been on my Utah bucket list for a while. We were hoping to go up Little Wild Horse Canyon, pop out on a 4×4 road, and then come...
