The Great Divide Trail is a 1200km+ hiking & equestrian route stretching along the continental divide between Alberta and BC. Dave Hockey of the great Divide Trail Association joins Kate to talk about the in's and the out's of the trail. You thru hikers better get your pack's ready!https://greatdividetrail.com/

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35. The Great Divide Trail

Grizzly Peak, a short, sweet and steep hike/scramble in Kananaskis is worth the views! In this episode Jackie Allen joins Kate in the brief overview of what the 7km and 900m route is all about!

34. Hiking Grizzly Peak

Mount Baldy to Baldy Pass is a 9.3km, 900m "almost loop" (listen to the podcast!) trail in Kananaskis Alberta. Mount Baldy is rated as an easy scramble, and for sure has some scrambling to prove it! In this episode, Kate recounts her visit there with her friend Brodie on one HOT May 30th.

Hiking Mount Baldy to Baldy Pass

Opal Ridge South Peak is a 7.5km 1012m easy scramble in Kananaskis. This short podcast provides a brief overview and thoughts on this stunning hike.

Hiking Opal Ridge South Peak, Kananaskis, AB

Travelling away from Alberta, Kate goes to Page Arizona to run the 50 mile Antelope Canyon Ultramarathon with her buddy Brodie Bauer. This episode is a recap of the race events and stunning race course in the Navajo Nation.Kate and Brodie describe the highs and lows of ultra running as well as talk about the gorgeous slot canyons, the iconic horseshoe bend in the Colorado River, and the Page Rim Trail.

31: Antelope Canyon Ultra - Page, Arizona

This episode overviews the 26.7km there and back trail to the Bryant Creek Shelter in Banff National Park. This trail, commonly used by hikers in the summer and back country skiers in the winter, is a gateway to Mount Assiniboine. Today joined by Jackie Allen, Kate and Jackie talk about their 1-night cross country ski trip to the shelter for the night.

30. XC Ski to Bryant Creek Shelter, Banff National Park

Have you ever been to the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area? This gem is located just west of the Calgary city limit's and offer's 20km of hiking trails with interpretive signs, education programs, and is first and foremost a protected habitat for native wildlife. In this Episode Kate speaks with CEO Greg Shyba, and Education Coordinator Maureen Luchsinger about the conservations area, discussing how it came to be, and what it has to offer now! For more information, please visit: http://www.crossconservation.org/welcome

29. Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Want to do a stunning overnight hike, without too much planning? That's what the hike to Aylmer Junction Campground, and ten to Aylmer lookout was like! The 8km moderate hike into the campground runs along beautiful Minnewanka Lake in Banff National Park! Once there you have the option of hiking the more difficult trail up to Aylmer Lookout for another 8km return. For details, have a listen!

28. Backpacking to Aylmer Junction and to Aylmer Lookout, AB

Northover ridge is a 33.7km trail located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. This difficult hike/ easy scramble is a gorgeous loop that can be done in 1 - 3 days. In this podcast, Kate describes her experience with the trail as a 3 day trip, staying at both Aster and Three Isle Lake backcountry campgrounds.

27. Backpacking Northover Ridge, AB

In this episode Kate, along with her friend Laurence, discuss hiking to Smutwood Peak in Kananaskis Alberta. The trail to Smutwood Peak is 19km, with 950m of elevation gain, and is rated as an easy scramble with incredible views!

26. Hiking to Smutwood Peak

Its all about that whitewater! In this episode Kate meets with Kelsey Baldwin, one of the volunteer organizers of Kanfest, the Kananaskis Whitewater festival. Kanfest, which will be held this year at Canoe Meadows August 10 - 12 2018 is a weekend to celebrate whitewater kayaking. It also just so happens to be the 25th anniversary of the festival! Kanfest is a festival for all people, of all kayaking abilities, and above all, is just plain fun!

25. Kanfest - Kananaskis Whitewater Festival

If you want to climb bigger mountains, you need bigger skills. This episode is about a snow and ice training course that Kate took through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures to improve her knowledge and safety over snow and ice. Here Kate talks about her experience and some of this skills learnt during this 3 day course.

24. Snow and Ice Training Weekend

Picklejar Lakes Trail is located in Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park and is an 11km round trip, moderately rated trail. In this episode Kate talks about her experience with it as a 1-night backpack trip. The trailhead is located off of highway 40, approximately 1.5hours from the far west side of Calgary.

23. Backpacking to Picklejar Lakes, Alberta

In this episode Kate chats with David Mills, who is the Owner/ Operator of YYCMTB as well as the current Executive Director of the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance. Kate and David talk about what the CMBA is, what they do, and what trails they are involved in. They also talk about how and why David start YYCMTB, and what programs it has to offer. Lets get biking!

22. BIKING! with Owner/ Operator of YYCMTB, David Mills

In this episode Kate talks about her 1 night backpack trip to Quaite Valley backcountry campground. This kid-friendly backpack trip is less than an hour from Calgary, in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial park Alberta.

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