New Podcasts
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/
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
For more information please visit:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/arrierepays-backcountry/suggestions-ideas/bryant