by Backpacker Jess | Dec 30, 2020 | Hiking, Hiking Product Reviews
Eddie Bauer Cloud Cap Rain Jacket Review Now it’s no secret that I am a huge Eddie Bauer fan and the Cloud Cap Rain Jacket is no exception! I currently own two of them, one in purple and one in a coral-orange colour. One of the things I love most about this...
by Backpacker Jess | Aug 29, 2020 | Hiking, Trail Reviews
Tent Ridge Horseshoe Out of all the hike I have done this is by far my absolute favourite! Tent Ridge Horseshoe is located in Kananaskis Country near the Mount Engadine Lodge. It it a loop trail so you can start either left or right from the parking lot. I highly...
by Backpacker Jess | Aug 24, 2020 | Hiking, Trail Reviews
Hiking Grotto Canyon Grotto Canyon is an awesome hike for all ages and abilities! It is 7.1km long with only 390m of elevation gain. There are two options for this hike, you can take the high trail that is above the creek or you can walk through the creek. Most of the...
by Backpacker Jess | Jul 19, 2020 | Hiking, Trail Reviews
Johnston Canyon – Banff National Park This year (2020) hiking Johnston Canyon is a little different! Highway 1A is closed to vehicles unless you have a reservation at the Johnston Canyon Restaurant which means you have to walk or bike to the trailhead from...
by Backpacker Jess | May 4, 2020 | Travel
Guide to Waterton Lakes National Park 2020 Waterton Lakes National Park is one of my favourite places to visit in the summer. After living there for summer 2016, and now again in 2020 Waterton has a special place in my heart. There were so many hiking trails to...