Arnica Lake and ridge above 12km, 850m

Go down from Vista Lake Parking to Vista Lake (and up at the end of the day!). Follow fairly steep trail up to Arnica Lake (5km). Continue along trail beyond the lake for .5km up to the highest rise on the trail (continuing about 2km will go down to Twin Lakes), then turn right and go on faint trails about … Read More

Arnica Lake and Twin Lakes 16km, 950m

Go down from Vista Lake Parking to Vista Lake (and up at the end of the day!). Follow fairly steep trail up to Arnica Lake (5km). Continue along trail beyond the lake for .5km up to the highest rise on the trail, then down about 1.5km to Twin Lakes.

Baldy Pass to Barrier Lake 14km 700m

Daffern Vol. 1 #9, #2, #4A, #4 Baldy Pass parking lot to Baldy Pass, back to Barrier Lake by Baldy Pass north trail and Barrier Lake Forestry Trails

Banff – Sulphur Mountain Traverse to Cave and Basin: 14 km, 800 m.

Switchbacks on the slopes of Sulphur Mountain provide a steady uphill hike to a summit renowned for its expansive mountain views (5.5km). At the top, enjoy the 0.5 km boardwalk along the ridge ending at Sanson Peak where the Cosmic Ray Station is located.  We will take an old fire road known as the Sulphur Mountain Westside Trail (5.4 km) … Read More

Banff – Sulphur Mountain Traverse from Cave and Basin: 14km, 950m

Reverse of this description: Switchbacks on the slopes of Sulphur Mountain provide a steady uphill hike to a summit renowned for its expansive mountain views (5.5km). At the top, enjoy the 0.5 km boardwalk along the ridge ending at Sanson Peak where the Cosmic Ray Station is located.  We will take an old fire road known as the Sulphur Mountain … Read More