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Ribbon Falls – Kananaskis Country – Hiking Alberta

I am hiking solo at daybreak from the Ribbon Creek Hostel near Nakiska in Kananaskis Country.  The first 2 kilometres (1.25 miles) is on firm, machine-groomed, cross-country ski trail.  Halfway, I pass the old logging camp which provided most of the … Continue reading

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Mount Allan – Kananaskis Country – Hiking Alberta

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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