| 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! |