Summits
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Hidden Lake Campground: Planning, Permits, and Hike
On August 6, 2024, we hiked to Hidden Lake Campground in Banff National Park, planning a three-night stay and hoping to summit nearby peaks. Alan Kane’s book and apps like AllTrails and FATMAP were invaluable for planning. To secure a spot, backcountry camping reservations should be made well in advance. The hike in, although 8km,…
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Mount Burstall – Summit
On July 28, we summited Mount Burstall, our first “difficult” summit in the Alan Kane Scrambles book, after initially reaching the col below. The adventure was challenging, involving steep hiking, loose rocks, and a narrow, exposed summit ridge. We followed helpful resources and successfully navigated the route, gaining confidence for more challenging scrambles.
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Mount Cory
On July 28, 2024, we summited Mount Cory in Banff National Park. The route involved steep trail sections, off-trail route-finding, and moderate scrambling. The trail meandered through alpine meadows and rocky formations, culminating in a satisfying summit experience. We couldn’t find a lot of information about the route before we went up. I hope this…
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Mount Kidd
On July 16, 2024, we successfully summited Mount Kidd in Kananaskis, Alberta, via a challenging scramble route. The trailhead is at Galatea Creek, with a 1,480-meter elevation gain over 11.5 km. The ascent involved steep terrain, snow fields, and slab sections. The descent was easier, sliding down scree and carefully navigating snow and slabs.
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The Fortress
On July 13, 2024, we summited The Fortress in Kananaskis, Alberta. Our scramble route was a loop up the Headwall Lakes valley to the col between The Fortress and Mount Chester, coming down past Chester Lake. The terrain included steep hiking off-trail over snow, scree, slab, and loose rocks. A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required…
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Grizzly Peak
On July 10, 2024, we summited Grizzly Peak in Kananaskis, Alberta. This was a shorter route at only 3.2 km to the summit and 854 meters height gain, however the views from the summit are spectacular. The route is fairly straightforward with some steep sections and one scrambly step.
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Middle Sister
On July 9, 2024, we finally summited Middle Sister after gazing up at it from the highway for so many years. It was a long day but fun and engaging. This is my trip report, including photographs, beta and my personal experience.
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Mount Burstall – Col
On July 7, 2024, a hike to Mount Lawrence Grassi was thwarted by trail closures, leading to an impromptu journey to the top of the col below the summit of Mount Burstall. The trail’s challenges included steep terrain and snow. Despite not reaching the summit, we had a fun and adventurous day. We hope to…