Dear Reader (2021-06-06),Tuesday June 01, 2021 – Goat Creek Trail – 21k – Point to Point – with Keith The weather gods had frowned the Monday before April 20th, leaving a blanket of unstable spring snow in the high country. The first plan for Goat … Continue readingA Walking Report 24
Dear Reader (2021-05-24),Today’s Post is in 2 Parts. First there is an invitation, and then there is Walking Report 23. Part 1 – An Invitation I didn’t stop walking. I just took a pause from writing. As well, much of my photography was uninspiring with … Continue readingAn Invitation and Number 23
Dear Reader (2021-03-06),Re: Sunday February 28, 2020 Earlier this year Cam had posted a wonderful image. When I asked him where it was, he replied that it was the Natural Bridge and he would be interested in going again. We agree to meet at the … Continue readingA Wandering Report 2
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