All of the various weather models had predicted a sunny day, but persistent clouds rolled in before 11:00 - sigh. Despite that, it was a hugely enj more...
Four of us had a really pleasant walk up to Troll Falls and then we continued to the upper falls that Daffern calls Boulder Falls and Double Falls more...
The day started with a slight mix-up, as my order for calm, sunny weather had not arrived on time as we departed for a windy trek across the reserv more...
We arrived at the Yoho Valley road trailhead to amazing snow conditions - deep fluffy powder snow. The temperature was around -6C and there more...
Today was proof that any day spent hiking is a great day, thanks to the fun and compatible group and weather that was nowhere near as miserable as more...
When I posted the trip we were unsure what the conditions would be like. Then Normand posted on Skier Roger's blog that he had travelled the trail more...
We met about 10.00am in Nakiska's lodge. The car thermometer had registered -10c with some wind especially higher up. For some, it was the first do more...
By combining several trails we managed a 13 km day with 400 m of elevation gain. A bit chilly at the start but getting a lot warmer the higher we w more...
Bluebird day -5C no wind . Ski pen 20 cm. Boot pen to ground up to 80 cm. Absolutely no sign of avi instability. One shark nibble. Open creek drain more...
We had a great ski today given that there hasn't been a lot of recent snowfall. From the Elkwood parking lot we skied in the following order: Wheel more...
With the colder weather there were no crowds to bother us at the zoo. We alternated into the tropical exhibits when we got chilled; some of the ani more...
We had a good time trail skiing for 3 days from a base at the Castle Mountain HI hostel. We skied The Kicking Horse Fire Road (near Emerald Lake), more...
We had a nice day skiing Wheeler, Whiskey Jack, Pocaterra, Lynx, Amos, and Wheeler. Some added the Amos, Woolley and Meadow loop while others skied more...
It was mainly overcast, with only a few sunny breaks, but we had a very nice trip.
We set out from the cars at 9:45 (temp -3c) and got the major more...
Wow - what a fun day out. The weather forecast delivered snow, and we were the first group back there in a week, so we had fresh tracks in boot top more...
A few centimetres of new snow covered the tracks but they were eminently skiable on this fine sunny day with temperature around -4C all day. We ski more...
We were the first vehicles at the Lower Tramline TH. At the new Tramline alignment for the fire guard we took time to inspect it as we skied by. No more...
A pleasant walk with excellent company and interesting conversation. It was several degrees warmer than Calgary and, although the sun only appeared more...
We had a fine day skiing Fox Creek, Elk Pass trail, Blueberry Hill, West Elk Pass (through to the hydro line), back to Elk Pass, through Patterson more...
Seven Ramblers + a four legged canine enjoyed a beautiful sunny and warm day hiking the High Noon hills. West , East and up to the corral for lunch more...
With the unusually warm and snow free weather in the front ranges, we decided to try one more "one last" scramble for 2024, with the idea that we w more...
A very nice day on excellent snow under mostly cloudy skies. After a chilly -11C ski down Tramline to Moraine we warmed up heading uphill to the ju more...
Participants: Ed, Ivan, Margot
Three of us rode up gondola and then Strawberry chairlift. A ski across the meadows t more...
Lots of new snow. Road to parking lot not ploughed on arrival, but done on return. Temperature was -4C at start and cloudy.
Skier tr more...
Participants: Clifton, Ed, Roy, Ivan, Bill
We five rode up gondola and Wawa chairlift. Short sk more...
Our cheerful group of eight made their way up the icy trail to Grass pass in rather bleak conditions. But the cold wind and gray sky never dampen o more...
As we drove by Banff in light drizzle, some fog, and passing an Amazon transport truck well off the road, I was really wondering why we were out. B more...
I was pleasantly surprised to have 3 Ramblers as company on this trip. I suspect most Ramblers would normally ski this trip with a friend or even b more...
Trail report: a mix of hard packed snow , soft sticky snow , ice , slush and mud. Weather report: a beautiful sunny warm day and no wind. Group rev more...
The annual Christmas potluck was the usual fine event with Rambler-supplied turkey and ham plus the usual eclectic salads, side dishes and desserts more...
Participants: Ed, Ivan, Bill
Excellent ski day. The three of us met at Sunshine base, rode up gondola and rode up more...
From the Elk Pass trailhead parking we skied Boulton and Fox Creek to bypass the Elk Pass hill which was windy. Lots of skier tracks over a great b more...
Participants: Clifton, Ivan, Agnieszka
On drive, from Canmore, the temperature started to drop noticeably in Spray Lake area. Ar more...
Participants Sat: Sim, Danielle, Phyllis, Bob, Paul, Jane, Ulrike, Gordon, Jenny, {2042 more...
We were greeted with a -9C temperature in the West Bragg Creek parking lot, about 10C warmer than in Calgary. Our group of 3 set off at the east Te more...
Participants: Roy, Ivan, Bill
We 3 met at big bear at 9:30, ride up gondola and ride up new Angel chairlift. Our chai more...
We couldn't have picked a better day for what was the first ski of the season for at least half the group. The trails were rolled (but not trackset more...
With weather and roads a bit uncertain, I was lucky to have a small "family" of strong hikers join me for a Monday march up this small mountain tod more...
We had a very nice day, cold but mainly sunny. Trail-breaking was moderate.
The route into Peter Lougheed Provincial Park trails via the "Back D more...
Participants: Ed, Evan, Ivan, Agnieszka, Bill
5 of us met at base at 9:30. Ride up gondola and then ski up more...
3 of us met in parking lot at 9:30 and rode up gondola. Put on skins in village and skied south into meadows. Nice snow, ok for tour but still foun more...