With snow finally falling in earnest and the ski hills already open, it is time to start getting out into the backcountry for some famous Rockies’ skiing! I headed up to Chester Lake last Saturday for an afternoon warm-up on this popular and scenic locals’ favorite. Beautiful day with great snow coverage for so early […]

Fall is always a tentative season for most of us outdoorsy types. Not enough snow to ski or snowshoe, too cold to rock climb and hike, and conditions a bit too uncertain for any exciting mountaineering objectives. But the shoulder season does have a silver lining: The Banff Mountain Film and Book Festivals! Yamnuska is […]