From the first view we had of the Grand Tetons driving south towards Jenny Lake just before sunrise, we fell head-over-heels in love with the stunning natural beauty surrounding us. The rocky peaks to the west, the crystal clear lakes, and the stellar hiking in Grand Teton National Park made it one of our favorite…
A trip to Banff is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, with its rocky peaks, abundant wildlife from moose and grizzly bears to adorable marmots, and, of course, the plethora of turquoise glacial lakes that call the Canadian Rockies home. We’re lucky to have done this once-in-a-lifetime adventure multiple times at this point, and our intention in this…
Heading out for a day hike, but wondering what to pack for a a short hike? You’re in luck! Below, you’ll find a collection of some of the must-have things to bring on a day hike so that you’re prepared for the conditions and ready to make the most of your hiking adventure. Day hiking…
The Canadian Rockies are nothing short of spectacular. In many ways, it was our first trip to the Canadian Rockies years ago that set us (mostly Matt, who wasn’t into hiking and the outdoors until relatively recently) onto this path to running this site full time. It seemed like around every bend in the road…
Looking for a guide to hiking in Banff National Park? We have some good (great?) news for you – you’re in the right place! If this is your first time on this site, welcome! The very first thing you should know about us is that we’re very much mountain people. Which means that Banff, Jasper,…