Tag Archives: Banff National Park

Hiking With Children in the Rocky Mountains – Hiking Alberta

Posted on April 22, 2013 by hikingwithbarry

There is an excellent hiking guide dedicated specifically to parents who wish to introduce their children to the hiking experience. The title is  ‘Taking a Hike with Your Children™©‘ authored by Lynda Pianosi. The introductory sections of the hiking guide, which would apply to … Continue reading →

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Avalanche – Banff National Park – Hiking Alberta

Posted on April 9, 2013 by hikingwithbarry

The morning hike to Saddleback Pass consumed more of my day than expected but there is a short, precarious window of opportunity to make an attempt on the nearby Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse.  The day’s temperature has warmed substantially and  risk of … Continue reading →

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Saddleback Pass – Lake Louise – Hiking Alberta

Posted on April 7, 2013 by hikingwithbarry

Saddleback Pass, above Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, is a 7.4 KM (4.6 mile) round-trip hike with an elevation gain of 600 m (1,970 ft.) to a maximum elevation of 2,330 m (7,642 ft.) The 2 hour, sunrise … Continue reading →

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