On the trails in 2007!

 
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Location: Lake McArthur   (Slideshow)
Hike Date: July 27, 2007
Rating: *****
Trip:
Altitude Gain:   390 metres
Distance:   8.6 km.
Trail Time:   6 1/2 hours
Total Ascent:   490 metres
Location:  Lake O'Hara Region Yoho (check Parks Canada for access restrictions) 
To Trail:   Bus from Lake O'Hara parking lot.15 km West of Lake Louise
Temp:   16°C - 26°C
Details: Spectacular Alpine Lake. Beautiful trail If you have only one chance to make this hike, take it.
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Location: Opabin Plateau   (Slideshow)
Hike Date: July 25, 2007
Rating: *****
Trip:
Altitude Gain:   420 metres
Distance:   10 km.
Trail Time:   6 1/2 hours
Total Ascent:   500 metres
Location: Lake O'Hara Region Yoho (check Parks Canada for access restrictions) 
To Trail:   Bus from Lake O'Hara parking lot.15 km West of Lake Louise
Temp:   16°C - 22°C
Details: Situated as a long plateau between Shaeffer Mountain and Mount Yukness the plateau is a true little wonderland of special lakes and streams. The sort of place you would love to wander in all day long. Finding solitude here (no other hikers to speak of) made it extra special!
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Location: Lake Oesa   (Slideshow)
Hike Date: July 24, 2007
Rating: *****
Trip:
Altitude Gain:   450 metres
Distance:   11 km.
Trail Time:   6 hours
Total Ascent:   600 metres
Location: Lake O'Hara Region Yoho (check Parks Canada for access restrictions) 
To Trail:   Bus from Lake O'Hara parking lot.15 km West of Lake Louise
Temp:   16°C - 24°C
Details: Lake Oesa lies in the shadows of Mt. Lefroy, Mt. Victoria and Mt. Huber. If you ever wondered what was beyond Lake Louise and over the Victoria Glacier, this place is it! A lovely hike with three alpine lake, a few waterfalls and great scenery all around!
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Location: Citadel Pass   (Slideshow)
Hike Date: July 14, 2007
Rating: *****
Trip:
Altitude Gain:   390 metres
Distance:   18.4 km.
Trail Time:   7 hours
Total Ascent:   650 metres
Location:  Sunshine Meadows 
To Trail:   15 min from Banff, but check for the bus schedule.
Temp:   26°C
Details: High in the alpine are of Sunshine Meadows the trail takes you towards the Continental Divide and Mt.Assiniboine. Great mountain views lovely meadows, and a picturesque lake make this a memorable hike.
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Location: Jumping Pound Ridge   (Slideshow)
Hike Date: June 30, 2007
Rating: *****
Trip:
Altitude Gain:   450 metres
Distance:   11 km.
Trail Time:   6 hours
Total Ascent:   600 metres
Location:  Powderface Road 
To Trail:   1 1/2 hrs from Calgary
Temp:   14°C
Details: One of the best ridge hikes on the Eastern Slopes. Terrific views, great meadow and a true joy of a hike.
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Location: Elbow Valley   (Slideshow)
Hike Date: June 23, 2007
Rating: *****
Trip:
Altitude Gain:   350 metres
Distance:   17 km.
Trail Time:   6 1/2 hours
Total Ascent:   550 metres
Location:  Highway 40 at Elbow Lake parking. 
To Trail:   1 3/4 hrs from Calgary
Temp:   18°C
Details: A beautiful valley for strolling in. Towering mountains with rolling hills and terrific views.
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Location: Spring at Chester Lake   (Slideshow)
Hike Date: April 7, 2007
Rating: *****
Trip:
Altitude Gain:   320 metres
Distance:   10 km.
Trail Time:   5 hours
Total Ascent:   330 metres
Location:  Smith-Dorrien Rd. 
To Trail:   1 1/2 hrs from Calgary
Temp:   8°C
Details: The best snowshoe trail in the mountains. A beautiful spring day bringing the end of the season to a glorious close. A wonderful place to spend a wintery day.
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Location: Hogarth Lakes   (Slideshow)
Hike Date: March 31, 2007
Rating: ***
Trip:
Altitude Gain:   20 metres
Distance:   5 km.
Trail Time:   3 hours
Total Ascent:   50 metres
Location:  Smith-Dorrien Rd. 
To Trail:   1 1/2 hrs from Calgary
Temp:   5°C
Details: Really an easy snowshoe trail but when that is all you want or have time for, it's a great place to spend a bit of time in the mountains.
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Location: Upper Kananaskis Lake   (Slideshow)
Hike Date: March 3, 2007
Rating: ****
Trip:
Altitude Gain:   100 metres
Distance:   9 km.
Trail Time:   4 1/2 hours
Total Ascent:   100 metres
Location:   Peter Lougheed Prov Park  
To Trail:   1 1/2 hrs from Calgary
Temp:   -8°C
Details: A great trail around the Upper Lake with some great view points!
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Location: Black Prince Cirque   (Slideshow)
Hike Date: Feb 18 & 24, 2007
Rating: ****
Trip:
Altitude Gain:   200 metres
Distance:   8 km.
Trail Time:   4 hours
Total Ascent:   200 metres
Location:  Smith-Dorrien Rd. 
To Trail:   1 1/2 hrs from Calgary
Temp:   -8°C
Details: Two separate trips (only one to the lake). Actually quite a delightful snowshoe in deep powdery snow in a great location!
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Location: Waterton - Cameron Lake   (Slideshow)
Hike Date: Feb 11, 2007
Rating: ***
Trip:
Altitude Gain:   150 metres
Distance:   7.5 km.
Trail Time:   4 hours
Total Ascent:   150 metres
Location:   Waterton National Park  
To Trail:   15 min from Waterton Townsite
Temp:   -15°C
Details: A bit of a blustery day going up the closed road to Cameron Lake and then taking a different route back. Pleasant and enjoyable all around though!
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Location: Rummel Lake   (Slideshow)
Hike Date: Jan 27, 2007
Rating: *****
Trip:
Altitude Gain:   600 metres
Distance:   12.5 km.
Trail Time:   5 1/2 hours
Total Ascent:   300 metres
Location:  Smith-Dorrien Rd. by Engadine Lodge 
To Trail:   1 1/2 hrs from Calgary
Temp:   -10°C
Details: Another awesome snowshoeing trip to Chester Lake A true winter wonderland!
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Location: Mt Shark   (Slideshow)
Hike Date: Jan 20, 2007
Rating: ***
Trip:
Altitude Gain:   50 metres
Distance:   8 km.
Trail Time:   4 hours
Total Ascent:   50 metres
Location:   Smith-Dorrien - Mt Shark  
To Trail:   1 3/4 hrs from Calgary
Temp:   -8°C
Details: A pretty winter spot that is mostly for cross country skiers. Still, a pleasant walk to Watridge Lake!
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