Tag Archives: Centennial Ridge

10 Sensational Hikes from hikingwithbarry – Volume 1

Posted on April 13, 2011 by hikingwithbarry

A few hikes follow which I consider to be my best, and each is a uniquely phenomenal experience.  All are reasonably aggressive and none would be recommended as season openers.  Selections are from posts within this blog and I have provided links so you … Continue reading →

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Mount Allan, North Route – Bow Valley Corridor – Hiking Alberta

Posted on May 7, 2010 by hikingwithbarry

Time: 4 hours up: 3 1/2 hours down to trail-head Distance hiked:  24 KM (12 in, 12 out) Maximum elevation:  9,249 ft. (2,819 M) Gross elevation gain:  5,400 ft. (1,646 metres) From Deadman Flats, Mount Allan is past the full … Continue reading →

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Mount Allan – Kananaskis Country – Hiking Alberta

Posted on May 2, 2010 by hikingwithbarry

A brilliant, full moon, suspended over misty mountains in front of me, is complemented by a spectacular sunrise forming up behind.  Daylight encroaches and mountains turn pink. Mount Allan is the site of Nakiska Ski Resort constructed specifically for the 1988 Winter Olympics … Continue reading →

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