James HueserExplorer
Some call me the Jerry Macguire of the outdoors. The places special to me should be special to everyone. It is not my intention to hoard the best views around me. It's my responsibility to invite everyone to join, and give them every opportunity to do so.
Snowshoe the Kent Ridge North Outlier
3.7 mi
/ 2395 ft gain
Attempt this in a winter with some great snowfall and you might be able to get some great shots of the beautiful cornices that form on the ridge.The trailhead is at the north end of the Sawmill Parking lot right by the outhouses. It heads past a m...
Snowshoe up Crystal Ridge
2.0
4.3 mi
/ 2099.7 ft gain
For anyone looking to leave crowds behind but still have a killer day, Crystal Ridge might be up your alley! On an unseasonably warm January Saturday, I was the only one to access the trail. My singular trail was the only blemish on the pristine f...
Backpack to Carnarvon Lake
13.2 mi
/ 1706 ft gain
I first heard about Carnarvon Lake (mistakenly called Carnivore Lake) in 2015 at my sister's wedding in Rhode Island - which is actually the last place I figured I'd get a recommendation. I spent a good amount of time trying to find any mention of...
Snowshoe to Old Goat Glacier
6.2 mi
/ 2296.6 ft gain
The trialhead is found on West Side Road on the west side of Spray Lakes Resevoir. In winter, West Side Road is closed to vehicles due to dogsled tours, but is still open to walking - it's a pretty neat experience to get passed by a dozen sled dog...
Icewalk in Grotto Canyon
3.5
To get to the trailhead, take Highway 1 and take the Seebe exit (Highway 1X). Continue north on Highway 1X and take a left at Highway 1A. A few kilometres after the town of Exshaw, turn into the parking lot marked by the Grotto Pond sign.The trail...
Scramble up Mount Niblock
5.0
9.3 mi
/ 4068.2 ft gain
Thousands of tourists flock to Lake Louise and Lake Agnes every year (maybe even every month) and by scrambling Mount Niblock you'll see the same magnificent sites while leaving the crowd behind and seeing so much more!Mount Niblock offers a bit o...
Exploring the Allen Bill Day Use Area
I had been attempting some lofty goals in the month of March so a relaxing day exploring the Allen Bill day use area was just what the doctor ordered.The area offers so many trails that it's easy to mix and match for what you're looking for. Wheth...
Backpack Northover Ridge
This is my favourite thing I've done so far. In my life. More one why in the description, so here's how to do it.As with all backcountry expeditions, a little bit of planning needs to go into this trip. This trip is done in a loop and can be done ...
Scramble Up Mount Baldy
The front ranges of Rockies never fail to inspire this explorer, and Mount Baldy is no exception to that!When heading south on Kananaskis Trail (Hwy 40), you'll pass through a rock cut and see a falling rock sign on the side of the road - that's w...
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