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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
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Shawn Bags Rummel Ridge Snowshoe – Kananaskis
Short snowshoe with great views of the Spray valley. Quick Stats Distance: 7.6Km Round Trip Height Gain: 605m Round Trip Time: 2h NOTE: snowshoeing in the mountains may expose you to avalanche risk. Be sure to get the proper training or hire a guide when traveling in the backcountry in Read more…
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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
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Shawn Bags Cox Hill – Kananaskis
Great alternative to Prairie Mtn to stretch the legs. Quick Stats Distance: 16Km Round Trip Height Gain: 824m Round Trip Time: 3h11m Kane Rating: Hike Resources: Kananaskis Trail Guide by Gillian Daffern NOTE: There can be avalanche danger near the top of this hike. If you don’t feel comfortable evaluating Read more…
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Shawn Bags the Elbow River Walk – Beaver Flat to Cobble Flats – Kananaskis
Easy walk along the Elbow River in the front range. Quick Stats Distance: 5.3Km (one way) Height Gain: 91m (one way) Round Trip Time: 3h Resources: Gillean Daffern’s Kananaskis Trail Guide Volume 2 Notes: The road to Beaver Flat is close Dec 1 to May 15. You can walk in Read more…
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Shawn Bags Exshaw Mountain Ridge Loop – Kananaskis
Quick summit right outside Exshaw. Good early season objective. Quick Stats Distance:14Km round trip (different options exist) Height Gain: 4500 feet Round Trip Time: Kane Ratting: Easy
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Shawn Bags Limestone Mountain – Kananaskis
Quick ascent with multiple routes just off Wedge Mountain. Quick Stats Round Trip Distance: Height Gain: Round Trip Time: Kane Rating: South Ridge – Moderate Northwest Ridge – Hike Resources: More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies