Dear Reader (2021-03-03),Re: Sunday February 21, 2020 I have been walking with ghosts. These are the ghosts of my past. After returning from England earlier this year I made a commitment to myself to get rid of a lifetime’s worth of paper. For most of … Continue readingA Wandering Report 1
Dear Reader (2021-02-07), Thursday February 4, 2021 – Grotto Canyon Trail – 8.2 km– out and back I have these friends to whom I have been wanting to write, but it has been so long that I am hesitant to put words to ether. Much … Continue readingA Walking Report 22
Dear Reader (2020-10-22 updated 10-24, 10-26), A new version was released on Monday October 26, which reflects a number of corrections and suggestions from readers. Thank you kindly Allyson and Brooke. I am really pleased today (October 22) to release my first ebook. For those … Continue readingFree eBook – 30 New Walks
Dear Reader (2020-10-02),Tuesday September 29, 2020 – Larch Valley to Sentinel Pass Trail < 10k – out and back I’ve now gone beyond stupid o’clock. When I wake at 2:17, I declare the time stupidest o’clock. Today, I’m off to walk at least part of … Continue readingA Walking Report 21
Dear Reader (2020-09-30), Introduction Thank you for visiting and commenting. Thank you for providing support, encouragement, and inspiration even if you didn’t know you were doing so. Thank you for the pleasure of your company, especially Michelle and Liz. Today is also an answer … Continue readingA Walking Report 20
Dear Reader (2020-09-29),Friday September 18, 2020 – Sentinel Pass via Larch Valley Trail <> 12.5 k – out and back – with Liz + The alarm goes off at 2:45 am. I’m out the door half an hour later and headed west. Over 2 hours … Continue readingA Walking Report 19
Dear Reader (2020-09-27),Friday September 11, 2020 – Karst Spring Trail < 10 k – out and back – with Liz +Let’s just say you were staying at Boulton, Canyon, or any other campground near the Kananaskis Lakes. Furthermore, let’s just say you were new to … Continue readingA Walking Report 18
Dear Reader (2020-09-16),Today’s post is all about clearing up a backlog of 3 trails I have walked but I have not told you about. Now that it has been over a month since some of these walks, I find there is a disconnect between the … Continue readingA Walking Report 17
Dear Reader (2020-08-31), You may want to grab your beverage of choice. This could take a while. Or, perhaps you just want to look at the pictures. In that case there are 3 sets to this post, and I trust in your ability to scroll … Continue readingA Walking Report 16
Dear Reader (2020-08-16),Today’s post is the third day and hike of my 3 day camping trip along the Icefields Parkway. The previous two walking reports (13, 14) covered the previous two days. Thursday July 30 – Bow Glacier Falls < 9 km – Out and … Continue readingA Walking Report 15
Dear Reader (2020-08-11),Today is day 2 of my 3 day camping trip to the Icefields Parkway. Wednesday July 29 – Wilcox Pass and Lookout < 12 km – Out and BackLast night’s supper was freeze dried what’s it. I added too much water. Even after … Continue readingA Walking Report 14
Dear Reader (2020-08-10), It is time for a change of scenery. Tuesday July 28 – Helen Lake Trail – 12.5 km – Out and BackInspired in part by the road trips of Byron, Steve, and Heather, I had spent time over the previous 4 / … Continue readingA Walking Report 13
Dear Reader (2020-08-08),Sunday July 24 – Mt. Allan via Centennial Ridge < 16 km – Out and Back – With MichelleGillean had warned me, Leigh had warned me, and AllTrails warned me. This trail is not for the faint of leg or knee. Michelle and … Continue readingA Walking Report 12
Dear Reader (2020-08-03),Today’s Report covers 3 walks. Two of those walks were short but notable. Thursday July 16 – Inglewood Bird Sanctuary <> 2.5 km A couple of months ago I purchased a new phone (Motorola Vision One) to replace my Samsung Note 4, which … Continue readingA Walking Report 11
Dear Reader (2020-08-01), IntroductionNow there are many funny things about Alice’s rabbit. One of them is that its lateness was self-imposed, and so it is with my feelings of running late. You would think by now I would have learned that the word “should” is … Continue readingA Walking Report 10 with a Family