Alberta Travel
Shawn Bags Bertha Peak Loop – Waterton Lakes National Park
Nice loop that includes Bertha peak. You can start right from the townsite. Quick Stats
Alberta Travel
Shawn Bags Bertha Falls and Lake – Waterton Lakes National Park
Nice lake with options to go further. Included as part of a loop up Bertha peak. Quick Stats
Hikes
Shawn Bags Forgetmenot Mountain – Kananaskis
Steep ascent to a nice long ridge walk. Quick Stats Distance: 26km Height Gain: 1211m Round Trip Time: 5h40m Kane Ratting: Easy Resources: Gillen Daffern’s Kananaskis Trail Guide
Calgary Hikes
Shawn Bags the Paradise Trail Loop – Ann & Sandy Conservation Area
Nice hike in the Alberta Foothills Quick Stats Distance: 8.86Km (Round trip Paradise trail loop) Height Gain: 292m Round Trip Time: 1h50m Resources: http://www.crossconservation.org/welcome
Hikes
Shawn Bags Kananaskis Dam to Horseshoe Canyon Hike – Kananaskis
Nice winter or shoulder season hike along the Bow River. Quick Stats Distance: 12.3Km Height Gain: 259m Round Trip Time: 3h Resources: Gillean Daffern’s Kananaskis Trail Guide
Biking
Shawn Bags Junction Mountain Lookout – Kananaskis
Mostly doublewide fire road mountain bike ride in the front ranges. Add in Hill 651038 on foot for an extra 1.6Km + 113m of gain. Quick Stats Distance: 29.56Km Height Gain: 1053m Round Trip Time: 4h11m Surface Type: Dirt/Mud Fire road Weapon of Choice: Mountain Bike – Bonus points for Read more…
Hikes
Shawn Bags Mount Hoffmann – Kananaskis
Perfect hike for excellent views without a ton of effort. Keep your feet dry with a new bridge at the start. Quick Stats Distance: 9.4Km Round trip Height Gain: 480m Round Trip Time: 2h26m Resources: Gillean Daffern’s Kananaskis Trail Guide Note: Road in is closed Dec 1 to May 15 Read more…
Banff National Park Biking
Shawn Bags Eagle Mountain – Banff National Park
Quick ascent up a ski hill. AKA Goatseye Mountain according to the folks at Sunshine Village Quick Stats Distance: 16.8Km Round Trip Height Gain: 1195m Round Trip Time: 3h3m Kane Ratting: Easy Resources: More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies
Alberta Travel
Shawn Bags Crypt Lake Hike Part 2 – Waterton Lakes National Park
Some of the claims about the Crypt Lake hike: Voted Canada’s best hike One of the top 10 day hikes in the world by National Geographic One of the most thrilling trails in the world by National Geographic We better go check this one out! Quick Stats Distance: 21.46Km (with Read more…
Alberta Travel
Shawn Bags Crypt Lake Hike – Waterton Lakes National Park
Some of the claims about the Crypt Lake hike: Voted Canada’s best hike One of the top 10 day hikes in the world by National Geographic One of the most thrilling trails in the world by National Geographic We better go check this one out! Quick Stats Distance: 21.46Km (with Read more…