TransAlta Trail Run
I enjoy my solitude, but some times you just need to get together with friends and go out and have a good time. That was the idea behind a recent trail run on the “TransAlta” road and into the Ghost River area of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. We met up…
Athabasca Ice Fishing Adventure
As part of a corporate team building event, it was decided a few that a few of us would head a couple of hours North of Edmonton to the small town of Athabasca to meet with a guide to take us out ice fishing for the weekend. It’s a quiet…
Lake Minnewanka
I’ve typically stayed clear of frozen lakes, rivers and ponds with the exception of a brief “ice golf” tournament a few years ago, and an ice fishing trip in February of 2015. Lake Minnewanka was calling to me however. It is a man-made lake in Alberta, and due to this…
Maligne Canyon, Jasper
Located within Jasper National Park, Maligne Canyon offers up some interesting hiking trails year round with views into and from the 160 foot deep canyon. Map/Route: Just a few minutes outside of the town of Jasper, follow Maligne Lake Road. You’ll want to stop at “Bridge 5” for the main…
Edmonton Snow Storm
February 5th, 2015 a bit of a snow storm hits Edmonton Alberta, and of course, people are on the roads that have no idea how their vehicles perform in these adverse conditions. Alberta drivers constantly disgust me, although I’m sure I would have seen the stupidity elsewhere too. The big…
