FIVE REASONS TO ADVENTURE ALONG THE POWDER HIGHWAY IN SUMMER
Words + Photos by Abby Cooper Have you ever wondered what your favourite winter paradise looks like in the summer? While the name “The Powder Highway” holds true during the colder months, it’s just as enticing come summer. The stunning roadway, now vibrant in color links summer destinations together
Late Summer hikes await in the Canadian Rockies
Soon we will be hitting the slopes but while the kids head back to school, late summer is the best time to hit the trail in the Canadian Rockies. Experience the Canadian Rockies the way they’re meant to be- on foot. Top 5 Fall don’t miss hikes in
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The famed American poet, Walt Whitman, once said, “Now I see the secret of the making of the best persons. It is to grow in the open air, and to eat and sleep with the earth.” Why go Hiking? For me it’s one of the few activities where you can totally unplug, a cherished bit
Take time this summer to roll slowly along a valley trail in the mountains. Why? Goodness. Hey just 20 minutes each day outdoors provides incredible health and wellness benefits. You can’t. Don’t listen to those who tell you can’t do something. Don’t let barriers stop you from learning a new sport. Balance is good. Challenge
5 reasons to spend your ski vacation along the Powder Highway of British Columbia
It is snowing here. We love snow here. In fact the famed Powder Highway of British Columbia is known for snow. Lots of it. Up to 50 feet in some places. But it is more than that. Cool mountain towns dot this road, filled with passionate people you will enjoy spending time with. So combined
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It is unfortunate that Winter is taking a slow boat to arrive in some parts of North America but that is not the case along the Powder Highway of British Columbia. Can you say speedboat. Here along the Powder Highway the snow came early and hard. In fact Kicking Horse Mountain Resort had its earliest
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Real SNOW Alert! If you live in Alberta you have quick access to some of the deepest snow in North America right now! If you don’t live here then Kicking Horse Mountain Resort makes a great choice for your Ski Vacation this winter. El Nino thank you for bringing winter Here! Don’t forget to check
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The Golden ski season is just about ready to start, with multiple recent snow storms hitting the Mountain Resort accumulating more than 60 cms in the alpine, ski patrol has had to start their ‘training’ early this year and have already got in their first turns on November 2nd! Kicking Horse Mountain resort is scheduled
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This past weekend (September 18-20) was the Golden Ultra running race. This is one of the premier mountain trail running events in Canada. Friday was the uphill race (in the pictures): 5km, 1000m of vertical gain from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort base area village all the way to the Eagles Eye Restaurant at the top
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Don’t have much time and or new to hiking in the mountains? Why not check out Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, located in Golden, British Columbia, just 2.5 hrs from Calgary along the Trans Canada highway. For first timers will love that you can access the high alpine country, that would normally require a massive climb
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