Kananaskis Peak Bagging
Shawn Bags Opal North – Kananaskis
No approach, not too long with great views. Quick Stats Distance: 9.12Km round trip Height Gain: 1093m Round Trip Time: 4h Kane Rating: Moderate Resources: Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies
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
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…
Biking
Shawn Bags Cougar Mountain – Kananaskis
Nice longer trip in the front ranges. Quick Stats Distance: 36.6km round trip Height Gain: 1587m Round Trip Time: 5h25m Kane Rating: Moderate Resources: Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies
Hikes
Shawn Bags Wind Ridge – Kananaskis
This small peak looks boring from the highway. It is hiding a spectacular secret around back. Quick Stats Distance: 16.35Km Round trip with ridge extension Height Gain: 840m Round Trip Time: 4h15m Resources: Gillean Daffern’s Kananaskis Trail Guide
Biking
Shawn Bags the Spoon Needle – Kananaskis
Looks cool from the Highway. Great for bragging rights. Not recommended in summer. Ski ascent in the winter would be better. Quick Stats
Hikes
Shawn Bags Ha Ling Peak in the Winter – Kananaskis
An immensely popular trail that is a wee bit quieter in the winter. Quick Stats Distance: ~8.0km round trip Height Gain: ~720m Round Trip Time: 1h43m Kane Rating: Easy Resources: Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies
Biking
Shawn Bags Mount Nestor – Kananaskis
A summit in Banff and Kananaskis. Quick Stats Distance: 14.69K Round Trip Height Gain: 1448m Round Trip Time: 4h17m Kane Ratting: Easy Resources: Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies NOTE: The gravel road you take to get to mount Nestor is a choke point for animals traveling down the valley. Avoiding Read more…
Kananaskis Peak Bagging
Shawn Bags Mount Lougheed – Kananaskis
Fantastic scenery, fantastic location, go for it! One of my favorite scrambles in this area. Quick Stats Distance: 14.69K Round Trip Height Gain: 1448m Round Trip Time: 4h17m Kane Ratting: Easy Resources: Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies