Friday morning, the day after we had completed the very ambitious Eiffel Peak, we drove to Yoho National Park to set out on the Iceline Trail. I had been in this same area almost a year ago, but had instead gone on a guided Burgess Shale hike (another hike that was well worth it with… Continue reading Iceline and Stanley MItchell Hut
Eiffel Peak. 1225 m elevation gain. I somehow got dragged into this one because two people I know were fixated on doing Mount Temple (1656 m elevation gain) and I had to convince them that tthey were not only crazy, but stupid, if they wanted to attempt Mount Temple before even trying something a little… Continue reading EIFFEL PEAK
Rae Lake was my first backpacking experience. I went with my friend, Kate, setting off into unknown territory. Our starting point was the Elbow Pass day-use area, located about 62 km S on Hwy 40. It did not start off well, considering it was one of the hottest weekends I’ve ever experienced while in the Rockies,… Continue reading Rae Lake
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