Hiking, Skiing and Snowshoeing
Thanks for reading the blog. And, yes, Piggy Plus Col is a great hike. We see you did exactly the same route as us a week or two later!!! But, hey, when you write an article in a newspaper or magazine, it is customary and polite (in Canada) to acknowledge your sources.
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An ascent of the northeast ridge of Peak 466270, the northernmost peak of the Mount Glasgow massif, which is an easy scramble from Glasgow Creek.
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An update on the trails in Seventy Buck valley, mostly in regard to Seventy Buck Viewpoint and the difficulty of getting there now the logging roads have been reclaimed.
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Rainy Summit Ridge is an alternate route to Powderface Ridge that can be used to make a loop using the old pack trail that parallels the highway.
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A description of the route to the col between Mount Burstall and Piggy Plus which is a terrific viewpoint. A variation on the way back takes in a second great viewpoint.
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Link Creek Trail between the old Volcano Ridge trailhead and Volcano Pass has been re-routed. This blog describes the trail and how it can be used in combination with other trails..
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The area between Station Flats and Canyon Creek Road has become a popular mountain biking destination, with more bikers than hikers on many of the trails. A map shows the conglomeration of trails in the area including some new “Downhill Specific” trails.
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A new mountain bike trail has appeared along the section of McConnell Ridge north of Barrier Lookout. This aesthetically-routed trail makes an excellent loop out of the boring Quaite Valley-Jewell Pass trail.
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An excellent, easy 6 km mountain biking trail has been developed between the eastern end of the present Stewart Creek development and Deadman’s Flats. Apart from a short, somewhat boggy section, the tread is very good.
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Brief descriptions of the four ways of getting on or off the Highline Trail above Canmore complete with a downloadable topo map.
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