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5 Great Snowshoe Trips – Kananaskis – Hiking Alberta

Posted on March 15, 2012 by hikingwithbarry

In my part of the world, snowshoeing is an outstanding winter sport.  It offers great exercise in cool, crisp air with spectacular and unique mountain vistas.  I have assembled the following sampling of easily accessible snowshoe trips in Kananaskis Country west of … Continue reading →

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Elephant Rocks – Peter Lougheed Provincial Park – Hiking Alberta

Posted on February 15, 2011 by hikingwithbarry

Snowshoeing, sledding, child-like play and fabulous formations can all be discovered in Kananaskis Country a short distance past Chester Lake at Elephant Rocks. When I arrive at Chester Lake on my snowshoes,  I am often equipped with my rolled up Magic Carpet securely attached to the … Continue reading →

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Chester Lake Snowshoe – Peter Lougheed Provincial Park – Hiking Alberta

Posted on January 27, 2011 by hikingwithbarry

Chester Lake is a wonderful late spring/summer/fall hike as well as a classic winter snowshoe route.  The absolutely spectacular scenery is worthy of annual repetition.  This snowshoe will always be one of my fondest memories.  It is just before Christmas and we have the entire area to … Continue reading →

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