Living in Southern Alberta, I tend to spend most of my weekends in nearby Banff National Park or...
Author - Tanya Koob
My Quest to find the Most Beautiful Destination in Backcountry Banff
I’ve been on a quest this winter to find the most beautiful destination to explore in backcountry...
Family Getaways to Wilderness Hostels Along the Icefields Parkway
Several years ago, we spent a weekend at a small wilderness hostel with two other families on...
Mount Engadine Lodge: Alberta’s Front Country Lodge with Backcountry Charm
There are a lot of ski-in, ski-out lodges throughout North America but few that can offer a great...
In Search of the Ultimate Backcountry Ski Lodge (on Snowshoes)
I’m fortunate to live a short hour outside the park gates of Banff National Park in Alberta where...
Accessible Snowshoeing by Gondola, Chair Lift, and Snow Cat!
Most winter outdoor enthusiasts will have heard of cat skiing where giant snow cats carry you high...
Moonlight, Snow Angels, and Snowshoes
What’s the best way to go stargazing in winter? On snowshoes of course! Head out of the city for a...
The Myth That Snowshoeing is Boring (and How to Avoid It)
If you have friends who are other winter enthusiasts, you may have heard complaints about how...
Tips and Tricks for Cold Weather Backpacking and Winter Camping
Winter is here, but you don’t have to pack the tent and sleeping bag away for another season quite...
Snowshoeing Highwood Pass in the Canadian Rockies
Highwood Pass is located on the highest paved road in Canada and offers incredible adventures year...
The Best Backcountry Basecamps in the Canadian Rockies (no tent required)
I’ve spent the past 14 years exploring the Canadian Rockies and one thing I’ve really discovered is...
Snowshoe and Ski Vacations for the Whole Family At Sunshine Village, Alberta
A few weeks ago I made my way out to the mountains for the day with one of my favorite outdoor...
