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Welcome to The Rockies Plus!

Whether you're experiencing your first "real Canadian winter, "wondering where to take your out-of-town visitors besides Banff, or looking for hidden gems in the city, you'll find something useful here.

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City Guides

Kananaskis Hike | Powderface Creek Via Prairie Link

Spring time hiking conditions means snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt, gravel, overheating, getting cold, and soggy shoes! Even though it's not...

Calgary City Guide | A perfect walk in Inglewood

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Calgary City Guides

Calgary City Guide | A perfect walk in Inglewood

I absolutely love my visits to this charming little corner of Calgary. As a local, here are my favourite haunts in Inglewood, plotted...

"Why can't you ski? You're from BC, right?"

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First Timers

"Why can't you ski? You're from BC, right?"

Here's the thing. I'm not a skiier even though I grew up 30 minutes away from the mountains. There are 2 reasons I can't ski. 1....

Whitehorse in Winter: 5 Things that Surprised Me!

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First Timers

Whitehorse in Winter: 5 Things that Surprised Me!

In January 2024, my partner and I spent 3.5 of our coldest days in Whitehorse, Yukon. It was a trip we'd been looking forward to for...

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First Timers

The First-Timers Banff City Guide: Where to Go and What to Do (if you don't ski)

Here are my recommendations as a local who goes to Banff often. I've taken my visiting friends and family on this exact 'top hits of...

About Me

I'm a beginner/intermediate hiker sharing my experiences and tips for exploring the mountains near Calgary.

Plus, I love discovering the best food, beer, parks, neighbourhoods, and hidden gems in the city.

I hope these adventures inspire you to get outside and explore!

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Kananaskis Hike | Powderface Creek Via Prairie Link

Calgary City Guide | A perfect walk in Inglewood

"Why can't you ski? You're from BC, right?"

Whitehorse in Winter: 5 Things that Surprised Me!

The First-Timers Banff City Guide: Where to Go and What to Do (if you don't ski)

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