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Hiking Trip Log 2025

 

Trip Date Section Comment
Chester Lake Jan 9 Canadian Rockies :: Kananaskis Easy boot up.  Soft milky light by the lake, calm and warm.  Last trip before Spain '25
Llano de la Perdiz Feb 2 International :: Spain Terrific ridgewalk above fabled Alhambra in Granada, ending with superb Andalucian Sierra Nevada Viewpoint
Caminito Del Rey Feb 5 International :: Spain Once most dangerous trail in the world, now quite safe after upgrades with spectacular finale
Teide - Montana Blanca Feb 14 International :: Spain Teleferico up, descent via Montana Blanca.  Stupid beautiful aerial Canary Archipelago panorama from the top
Garajoneay Loop Feb 19 International :: Spain Alto de Garajoneay followed by circular through lower forest of La Gomera Garajoney National Park
Laguna Grande Feb 20 International :: Spain Short forested loop on La Gomera Laguna grande Rec area
Roque de los Muchachos Feb 23 International :: Spain La Palma Caldera de Taburiente Crater Rim from Mirador de los Andenes to Mirador del Espignon del Roque.  One of most awesome places I've seen in my life
Pico De La Nieve Feb 25 International :: Spain Sea of clouds over Atlantic from La Palma Caldera de Taburiente highpoint
Wasootch Creek to Ridge Mar 7 Canadian Rockies :: Kananaskis Snowy Creekbed to second Drainage east of Wasootch Tower, then loop return by off-trail trash to Wasootch Ridge
Grotto Creek Canyon Mar 19 Canadian Rockies :: Canmore / Bow Valley Finally made it to the Forks!  Some challenging going in Upper Canyon Narrows.  Great view of Gable Ridge
Horseshoe Loop Mar 26 Canadian Rockies :: Canmore / Bow Valley Sunny and warm, early Spring.  Muddy Parts
Johnston Canyon - Ink Pots Apr 4 Canadian Rockies :: Banff - Louise Icy Canyon, hard pack trail after despite midweek snow.  Turned at bridge ~5min past the Pots.  Full Hiking Page
Stewart Canyon Apr 10 Canadian Rockies :: Banff - Louise Turned back at Astley Drainage.  Very Icy
Cougar SE Fork Apr 11 Canadian Rockies :: Canmore / Bow Valley Snowy patches. Terrific frozen waterfall at the top
Barrier Lookout Apr 14 Canadian Rockies :: Kananaskis Muddy with awkward slippery step above McConnel viewpoint. Full Hiking Page
Cougar NE Fork Apr 18 Canadian Rockies :: Canmore / Bow Valley Turned back ~10min past cliff wall scramble.  Hard going
EEOR Apr 25 Canadian Rockies :: Canmore / Bow Valley Stopped ~100m vertical below summit due to wet snow and explored upper basin.  Full Hiking Page
Hole in the Wall May 2 Canadian Rockies :: Banff - Louise Bow Valley Cycling Experience + Recon to cliffs below Hole in the Wall.  Cave beta
Aylmer Lookout May 9 Canadian Rockies :: Banff - Louise Trail dry to lookout.  Very windy.  Aylmer Hiking Page
Shell Hill May 14 Canadian Rockies :: Alberta Foothills "Little Cox Hill", short but enjoyable
Jumpingpound South May 24 Canadian Rockies :: Alberta Foothills Loop from Canyon Creek.  South end mostly forested.
Jumpingpound East May 27 Canadian Rockies :: Alberta Foothills Great Jumpingpound - Moose ridgewalk.  Highly recommended
Moraine Lake Cycling May 28 Canadian Rockies :: Banff - Louise Classic. Moraine water level super low
Hwy40 Cycling May 30 Canadian Rockies :: Kananaskis Cycle + Elbow Lake hike.  Close bear encounter on return
Kent Ridge South Jun 5 Canadian Rockies :: Kananaskis Bushy standard access.  Dead end trail below true south bump. Full Hiking Page
G8 Horse Meadows Jun 8 Canadian Rockies :: Canmore / Bow Valley Nice views in upper leg.  Graymont keeps expanding
Cascade Amphitheater Jun 10 Canadian Rockies :: Banff - Louise Great alpine meadow hiking.  Turned back ~2300m in upper Amphitheater
O'Brien and Taylor Lakes Jun 13 Canadian Rockies :: Banff - Louise Light rain, but still nice. O'Brien trail super wet. 
Boom Lake Jun 16 Canadian Rockies :: Kootenays Whack halfway north side.  Total solitude!

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