Parker Ridge | C'est Notre Monde
Parker Ridge, a walk between ice and mountains
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 350 m
- Descent
- 350 m
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Routes in Alberta
South Lawson Peak | C'est Notre Monde
A bird's eye view of the Kananaskis Lakes
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.6 km
- Ascent
- 699 m
- Descent
- 699 m
Big Sister | C'est Notre Monde
A steep scramble to a mythical summit in the Canadian Rockies
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Balfour Hut to Highway 1
A long and rewarding trip which can be split with a night at the Scott Duncan hut.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 865 m
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Guy Hut to Balfour Hut via Mount Gordon's West Face
A day which takes in wild, remote terrain and some fabulous skiing.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 859 m
- Descent
- 1 km
Peyto Hut to Guy Hut
A long, wild and adventurous journey to a spectacularly positioned hut
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 688 m
- Descent
- 612 m
Peyto Lake to Peyto Hut
A tough but rewarding start to the trip across the Wapta
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 848 m
- Descent
- 274 m
Maligne Pass
A wild & remote adventure over the beautiful Maligne Pass.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 41 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Jonas Cut off To Pobokton Campground
A short and easy day which allows for some recovery before beginning the challenging trail to Jasper.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 182 m
- Descent
- 532 m
Cataract Pass to Jonas Cutoff
A fantastic day hiking - mainly above the treeline - which offers stunning views for most of the day.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Pinto Lake to Cataract Pass
A mainly forested route with plenty of river crossings & deadfall to negotiate before wild camping at Cataract Pass.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 609 m
- Descent
- 128 m
Owen Creek to Pinto Lake
A challenging start to an epic multi-day adventure that is sure to test your resilience.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Pharoah Peak
A steep, direct climb to one of the most amazing summits in Banff National Park.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 767 m
- Descent
- 768 m
Caldron Peak
A fantastic day hike with picturesque lakes and stunning glaciers.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Mount Jimmy Simpson
The perfect day hike to avoid the crowds and experience the very best of the Icefields Parkway.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Mount Smutwood
A great day hike with alpine lakes and stunning views.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 954 m
- Descent
- 956 m