Commonwealth Creek is a relatively mild hike under normal conditions but on this day the knee-deep snow in the upper meadow put our lead mules to the test.
Spencer Creek is always a more challenging outing in the wintertime due to some tricky sections and the challenge of trying to find the trail.
Chester Lake is a favorite and especially when you add in the extra jaunt up to the Elephant Rocks where we have spread the ashes of Binger, Ceili, Oggie, and Jasper.
Engagement Peak was a pleasant surprise as it offered a good climb, some technical sections and panoramic 360 views.
This trail is close to Canmore and on the shorter side with less elevation than most hikes. It's a bit boring as it's in the trees for the majority of the hike with limited views.
Barier Lake Lookout trail is a steady but not extreme climb to a couple of different viewpoints that provide panoramic views of Kananaskis Country and from Canmore to Calgary.
Porcupine Ridge is a unique and challenging hike with a creek crossing combined with some scrambles but it has panoramic views once you break out of the trees.
Picklejar Lakes is a moderate hike in difficulty and length. There are four lakes set in a picturesque amphitheater of rock.
James Walker is a relatively easy hike with some great views of the massive rock walls surrounding the valley and the trail rarely has any people on it.
Tent Ridge is a challenging hike with varied terrain throughout the trail but it provides the most spectacular views of any hike.