Ice Climbing: The Joker, Ghost Wilderness
The Joker is a popular and well-established ice climbing route found in The Ghost Wilderness, an area bordering Banff National Park. It is a frozen waterfall that sees climbers of …
Day Trip: Kicking Horse Resort, Golden – Terminator Peak and the Grizzly Refuge
On our long drive back from Kelowna, we decided to take a break in the small town of Golden. Driving along Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway), you may think that …
Dino Peaks: Spreading Happiness in the Canadian Rockies
Richard Pastores, 24, lives in Calgary and lives to explore the nearby Rocky Mountains. He is described by many as an activist, adventurous and bubbly, which helps him when he …
Simon Jette: Scrambling and Summiting Peaks in the Canadian Rockies
Simon, otherwise known as “Simon the Scrambler” throughout the Alberta hiking and scrambling community, is easily recognizable on the peaks by his bright blue hiking attire. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, …
Hiking Tent Ridge Horseshoe, Kananaskis
I have really come to love the Kananaskis region over the last few years of visiting the Canadian Rockies. Located less than an hour drive outside Calgary, Kananaskis Country is …
Hiking Devil’s Thumb and Big Beehive, Lake Louise
Lake Louise is more than just one of the most beautiful glacial mountain lakes in the world. It is a special region of vibrant turquoise lakes, soaring rugged, snowcapped mountain …
Hiking Ha Ling Peak
If you have been to Canmore, chances are you’ve seen Ha Ling Peak. One of the famous peaks of the Canmore Triple Crown (alongside East End of Rundle and Mt. …
Day Trip: Exploring Jasper by Stand-Up Paddleboard
After a day of skydiving at Edmonton Skydive Center, we wanted to explore some new spots in Jasper National Park. It was a beautiful and warm June day: the lakes …
Larissa Arthur: Completing 100 Hikes for Dad
Larissa Arthur was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta with the Canadian Rockies right in her backyard. She grew up spending lots of time in the mountains with her parents and …
Conquering the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park
Overpacking has always been a bit of a problem of mine, so for this trip I made it a goal to pack lightly. I failed, once again on meeting that …
Meetup: Rummel Ridge
One of the reasons I started This Adventure Life was to create a community of outdoor adventure enthusiasts. I envisioned a website that adventurers around the world could use as …
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