Getting caught out in the elements while hiking without the proper gear makes for challenging moments. While all layers are important when backpacking and hiking, the outer layer (or protective layer) plays a huge role in whether your hike could turn into some not so fun times should the wind, rain, or snow make an […]
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Located near both the BC and Alberta border you will find these two beautiful sub-alpine lakes. They can be accessed from both the BC side, north of Elkford, as well as from Alberta’s adjoining Peter Lougheed Park. While it is a 10 km hike in from the Alberta side, it is just an easy 1 […]
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We are avid backcountry adventurers, and when our girls were born everyone said our hiking would have to stop. How would we be able to do this with babies? We took these comments with a grain of salt and didn’t want to stop exploring the outdoors without our kids. We chose to continue doing what […]
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Waterton is known for its amazing mountains and beautiful scenery. It straddles the Canadian/US border. Here you will find everything from lakes to waterfalls to rainbow-coloured streams. This park has been on our list to visit for years. While a large section of the park has been devastated by forest fire in 2017, it’s still […]
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Want to get out into the backcountry for a night or two? All of these spots are perfect places to go with kids. Some of these spots have more “luxuries” than others, but all of them are worth checking out. All of these backcountry camping spots have access to water where you camp. Remember to […]
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When heading into the back country, especially with kids, you have limited space in your pack to bring everything you need. But now that our kids are out of diapers we do have a bit more room for some of the luxury items. These items, while still somewhat light, are not must haves when backpacking […]
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