Frozen Canyon Icewalks: Johnston, Maligne and Grotto
Walking up a frozen waterfall is the most accessible spectacular thing you can do in an Alberta winter. Three canyons, what each needs, and why cleats are not optional.
Read the post
The Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake: How to Actually See Them
Frozen methane stacked in columns under clear ice, on a lake three hours from Calgary. The window is narrow, the road is remote and the conditions decide everything.
Read the post
Beyond Skiing: Dog Sledding, Snowshoeing and Skating in Alberta
Not everybody skis. Six winter days out in the Bow Valley and Kananaskis for people who would rather be doing something else, from wild ice to a sled team.
Read the post
Christmas and New Year in Banff: Book This Much in Advance
The two busiest weeks in the mountain parks. What sells out and when, what is open on the day, and how to move around a town where every parking space is taken.
Read the post
Winter Wildlife in the Rockies: Easier to See, Harder to Reach
Bighorn sheep on the roadside, wolves on the river flats and no leaves in the way. Winter is the best wildlife season in Alberta if you know where to look and how to behave.
Read the post
February in Alberta: The Locals’ Month
Coldest, quietest, and the best value of the winter. Why February is when Albertans go to the mountains, and how to handle a genuine cold snap.
Read the post
Spring Skiing in Alberta: March and April Are the Secret
Deep base, long days, soft snow and warm sunshine. Sunshine Village runs to May. Why the last two months of the season are the best two, and how to time the snow.
Read the post