https://simplecast.com Roots in the Wilderness About all things outdoors. en-ca Sun, 8 Nov 2020 21:03:50 +0000 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 21:05:04 +0000 http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Roots in the Wilderness https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ded80c03-fe99-4b8b-81ce-6b9a7ce5d435/ec9198d5-2056-40d3-b98b-1026c3aafc1b/3000x3000/1500914343artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ episodic About all things outdoors. Kate Hamilton no https://feeds.simplecast.com/3US3V5jy trail reviews, outdoors, wilderness, hiking, backpacking Kate Hamilton kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com 480fed6d-dbc1-4aa2-8557-0d73001177d5 The Great Divide Trail The Great Divide Trail is a 1200km+ hiking & equestrian route stretching along the continental divide between Alberta and BC. Dave Hockey of the great Divide Trail Association joins Kate to talk about the in's and the out's of the trail. You thru hikers better get your pack's ready!

https://greatdividetrail.com/

]]> Sun, 8 Nov 2020 21:03:50 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ The Great Divide Trail is a 1200km+ hiking & equestrian route stretching along the continental divide between Alberta and BC. Dave Hockey of the great Divide Trail Association joins Kate to talk about the in's and the out's of the trail. You thru hikers better get your pack's ready!

https://greatdividetrail.com/

]]> The Great Divide Trail Kate Hamilton 00:32:07 The Great Divide Trail is a 1200km+ hiking & equestrian route stretching along the continental divide between Alberta and BC. Dave Hockey of the great Divide Trail Association joins Kate to talk about the in's and the out's of the trail. You thru hikers better get your pack's ready! https://greatdividetrail.com/ The Great Divide Trail is a 1200km+ hiking & equestrian route stretching along the continental divide between Alberta and BC. Dave Hockey of the great Divide Trail Association joins Kate to talk about the in's and the out's of the trail. You thru hikers better get your pack's ready! https://greatdividetrail.com/ no full 35 f35be3b0-799d-46f2-bed9-599e0a9c0875 34. Hiking Grizzly Peak Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:43:29 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ 34. Hiking Grizzly Peak Kate Hamilton 00:08:49 Grizzly Peak, a short, sweet and steep hike/scramble in Kananaskis is worth the views! In this episode Jackie Allen joins Kate in the brief overview of what the 7km and 900m route is all about! Grizzly Peak, a short, sweet and steep hike/scramble in Kananaskis is worth the views! In this episode Jackie Allen joins Kate in the brief overview of what the 7km and 900m route is all about! no full 34 eca78f49-4e46-492c-8537-cb82dddbeddf Hiking Mount Baldy to Baldy Pass Mount Baldy to Baldy Pass is a 9.3km, 900m "almost loop" (listen to the podcast!) trail in Kananaskis Alberta. Mount Baldy is rated as an easy scramble, and for sure has some scrambling to prove it! In this episode, Kate recounts her visit there with her friend Brodie on one HOT May 30th.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2020 23:13:38 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Mount Baldy to Baldy Pass is a 9.3km, 900m "almost loop" (listen to the podcast!) trail in Kananaskis Alberta. Mount Baldy is rated as an easy scramble, and for sure has some scrambling to prove it! In this episode, Kate recounts her visit there with her friend Brodie on one HOT May 30th.

]]> Hiking Mount Baldy to Baldy Pass Kate Hamilton 00:12:36 Mount Baldy to Baldy Pass is a 9.3km, 900m "almost loop" (listen to the podcast!) trail in Kananaskis Alberta. Mount Baldy is rated as an easy scramble, and for sure has some scrambling to prove it! In this episode, Kate recounts her visit there with her friend Brodie on one HOT May 30th. Mount Baldy to Baldy Pass is a 9.3km, 900m "almost loop" (listen to the podcast!) trail in Kananaskis Alberta. Mount Baldy is rated as an easy scramble, and for sure has some scrambling to prove it! In this episode, Kate recounts her visit there with her friend Brodie on one HOT May 30th. no full 33 0cdb605f-1aa6-4007-b3bc-4bc6b17f1cb8 Hiking Opal Ridge South Peak, Kananaskis, AB Opal Ridge South Peak is a 7.5km 1012m easy scramble in Kananaskis. This short podcast provides a brief overview and thoughts on this stunning hike.

]]> Thu, 28 May 2020 03:17:47 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Opal Ridge South Peak is a 7.5km 1012m easy scramble in Kananaskis. This short podcast provides a brief overview and thoughts on this stunning hike.

]]> Hiking Opal Ridge South Peak, Kananaskis, AB Kate Hamilton 00:09:40 Opal Ridge South Peak is a 7.5km 1012m easy scramble in Kananaskis. This short podcast provides a brief overview and thoughts on this stunning hike. Opal Ridge South Peak is a 7.5km 1012m easy scramble in Kananaskis. This short podcast provides a brief overview and thoughts on this stunning hike. no full 32 55b98c34-818f-42b2-a6a6-5b7e12cf7943 31: Antelope Canyon Ultra - Page, Arizona Travelling away from Alberta, Kate goes to Page Arizona to run the 50 mile Antelope Canyon Ultramarathon with her buddy Brodie Bauer. This episode is a recap of the race events and stunning race course in the Navajo Nation.

Kate and Brodie describe the highs and lows of ultra running as well as talk about the gorgeous slot canyons, the iconic horseshoe bend in the Colorado River, and the Page Rim Trail.

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2020 04:17:13 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Travelling away from Alberta, Kate goes to Page Arizona to run the 50 mile Antelope Canyon Ultramarathon with her buddy Brodie Bauer. This episode is a recap of the race events and stunning race course in the Navajo Nation.

Kate and Brodie describe the highs and lows of ultra running as well as talk about the gorgeous slot canyons, the iconic horseshoe bend in the Colorado River, and the Page Rim Trail.

]]> 31: Antelope Canyon Ultra - Page, Arizona Kate Hamilton 00:38:02 Travelling away from Alberta, Kate goes to Page Arizona to run the 50 mile Antelope Canyon Ultramarathon with her buddy Brodie Bauer. This episode is a recap of the race events and stunning race course in the Navajo Nation. Kate and Brodie describe the highs and lows of ultra running as well as talk about the gorgeous slot canyons, the iconic horseshoe bend in the Colorado River, and the Page Rim Trail. Travelling away from Alberta, Kate goes to Page Arizona to run the 50 mile Antelope Canyon Ultramarathon with her buddy Brodie Bauer. This episode is a recap of the race events and stunning race course in the Navajo Nation. Kate and Brodie describe the highs and lows of ultra running as well as talk about the gorgeous slot canyons, the iconic horseshoe bend in the Colorado River, and the Page Rim Trail. no full 31 5e6e5a39-25cf-456a-bb18-286a1e71e2ed 30. XC Ski to Bryant Creek Shelter, Banff National Park This episode overviews the 26.7km there and back trail to the Bryant Creek Shelter in Banff National Park. This trail, commonly used by hikers in the summer and back country skiers in the winter, is a gateway to Mount Assiniboine. Today joined by Jackie Allen, Kate and Jackie talk about their 1-night cross country ski trip to the shelter for the night.

For more information please visit:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/arrierepays-backcountry/suggestions-ideas/bryant

]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2019 20:22:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ This episode overviews the 26.7km there and back trail to the Bryant Creek Shelter in Banff National Park. This trail, commonly used by hikers in the summer and back country skiers in the winter, is a gateway to Mount Assiniboine. Today joined by Jackie Allen, Kate and Jackie talk about their 1-night cross country ski trip to the shelter for the night.

For more information please visit:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/arrierepays-backcountry/suggestions-ideas/bryant

]]> 30. XC Ski to Bryant Creek Shelter, Banff National Park Kate Hamilton 00:35:01 This episode overviews the 26.7km there and back trail to the Bryant Creek Shelter in Banff National Park. This trail, commonly used by hikers in the summer and back country skiers in the winter, is a gateway to Mount Assiniboine. Today joined by Jackie Allen, Kate and Jackie talk about their 1-night cross country ski trip to the shelter for the night. This episode overviews the 26.7km there and back trail to the Bryant Creek Shelter in Banff National Park. This trail, commonly used by hikers in the summer and back country skiers in the winter, is a gateway to Mount Assiniboine. Today joined by Jackie Allen, Kate and Jackie talk about their 1-night cross country ski trip to the shelter for the night. no full 30 1543b20e-140f-4bd9-ae7b-914d97ad424d 29. Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area Have you ever been to the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area?

This gem is located just west of the Calgary city limit's and offer's 20km of hiking trails with interpretive signs, education programs, and is first and foremost a protected habitat for native wildlife.

In this Episode Kate speaks with CEO Greg Shyba, and Education Coordinator Maureen Luchsinger about the conservations area, discussing how it came to be, and what it has to offer now!

For more information, please visit:
http://www.crossconservation.org/welcome

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:36:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Have you ever been to the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area?

This gem is located just west of the Calgary city limit's and offer's 20km of hiking trails with interpretive signs, education programs, and is first and foremost a protected habitat for native wildlife.

In this Episode Kate speaks with CEO Greg Shyba, and Education Coordinator Maureen Luchsinger about the conservations area, discussing how it came to be, and what it has to offer now!

For more information, please visit:
http://www.crossconservation.org/welcome

]]> 29. Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area Kate Hamilton 00:24:53 Have you ever been to the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area? This gem is located just west of the Calgary city limit's and offer's 20km of hiking trails with interpretive signs, education programs, and is first and foremost a protected habitat for native wildlife. In this Episode Kate speaks with CEO Greg Shyba, and Education Coordinator Maureen Luchsinger about the conservations area, discussing how it came to be, and what it has to offer now! For more information, please visit: http://www.crossconservation.org/welcome Have you ever been to the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area? This gem is located just west of the Calgary city limit's and offer's 20km of hiking trails with interpretive signs, education programs, and is first and foremost a protected habitat for native wildlife. In this Episode Kate speaks with CEO Greg Shyba, and Education Coordinator Maureen Luchsinger about the conservations area, discussing how it came to be, and what it has to offer now! For more information, please visit: http://www.crossconservation.org/welcome no full 29 b02ca699-c283-4eb4-941c-5a961612a9af 28. Backpacking to Aylmer Junction and to Aylmer Lookout, AB Want to do a stunning overnight hike, without too much planning? That's what the hike to Aylmer Junction Campground, and ten to Aylmer lookout was like! The 8km moderate hike into the campground runs along beautiful Minnewanka Lake in Banff National Park! Once there you have the option of hiking the more difficult trail up to Aylmer Lookout for another 8km return. For details, have a listen!

For reservations:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/arrierepays-backcountry

]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2018 23:57:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Want to do a stunning overnight hike, without too much planning? That's what the hike to Aylmer Junction Campground, and ten to Aylmer lookout was like! The 8km moderate hike into the campground runs along beautiful Minnewanka Lake in Banff National Park! Once there you have the option of hiking the more difficult trail up to Aylmer Lookout for another 8km return. For details, have a listen!

For reservations:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/arrierepays-backcountry

]]> 28. Backpacking to Aylmer Junction and to Aylmer Lookout, AB Kate Hamilton 00:12:08 Want to do a stunning overnight hike, without too much planning? That's what the hike to Aylmer Junction Campground, and ten to Aylmer lookout was like! The 8km moderate hike into the campground runs along beautiful Minnewanka Lake in Banff National Park! Once there you have the option of hiking the more difficult trail up to Aylmer Lookout for another 8km return. For details, have a listen! Want to do a stunning overnight hike, without too much planning? That's what the hike to Aylmer Junction Campground, and ten to Aylmer lookout was like! The 8km moderate hike into the campground runs along beautiful Minnewanka Lake in Banff National Park! Once there you have the option of hiking the more difficult trail up to Aylmer Lookout for another 8km return. For details, have a listen! no full 28 c872c0e5-91f5-4e66-b4b2-b6965c165226 27. Backpacking Northover Ridge, AB Northover ridge is a 33.7km trail located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. This difficult hike/ easy scramble is a gorgeous loop that can be done in 1 - 3 days. In this podcast, Kate describes her experience with the trail as a 3 day trip, staying at both Aster and Three Isle Lake backcountry campground.

]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2018 23:44:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Northover ridge is a 33.7km trail located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. This difficult hike/ easy scramble is a gorgeous loop that can be done in 1 - 3 days. In this podcast, Kate describes her experience with the trail as a 3 day trip, staying at both Aster and Three Isle Lake backcountry campground.

]]> 27. Backpacking Northover Ridge, AB Kate Hamilton 00:28:55 Northover ridge is a 33.7km trail located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. This difficult hike/ easy scramble is a gorgeous loop that can be done in 1 - 3 days. In this podcast, Kate describes her experience with the trail as a 3 day trip, staying at both Aster and Three Isle Lake backcountry campgrounds. Northover ridge is a 33.7km trail located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. This difficult hike/ easy scramble is a gorgeous loop that can be done in 1 - 3 days. In this podcast, Kate describes her experience with the trail as a 3 day trip, staying at both Aster and Three Isle Lake backcountry campgrounds. no full 27 a582854f-76ea-4f97-b8e9-a6a579021fb3 26. Hiking to Smutwood Peak In this episode Kate, along with her friend Laurence, discuss hiking to Smutwood Peak in Kananaskis Alberta. The trail to Smutwood Peak is 19km, with 950m of elevation gain, and is rated as an easy scramble with incredible views!

]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2018 20:11:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ In this episode Kate, along with her friend Laurence, discuss hiking to Smutwood Peak in Kananaskis Alberta. The trail to Smutwood Peak is 19km, with 950m of elevation gain, and is rated as an easy scramble with incredible views!

]]> 26. Hiking to Smutwood Peak Kate Hamilton 00:22:47 In this episode Kate, along with her friend Laurence, discuss hiking to Smutwood Peak in Kananaskis Alberta. The trail to Smutwood Peak is 19km, with 950m of elevation gain, and is rated as an easy scramble with incredible views! In this episode Kate, along with her friend Laurence, discuss hiking to Smutwood Peak in Kananaskis Alberta. The trail to Smutwood Peak is 19km, with 950m of elevation gain, and is rated as an easy scramble with incredible views! no full 26 928fb196-194f-4b8c-9d61-99c58c717dae 25. Kanfest - Kananaskis Whitewater Festival Its all about that whitewater!

In this episode Kate meets with Kelsey Baldwin, one of the volunteer organizers of Kanfest, the Kananaskis Whitewater festival. Kanfest, which will be held this year at Canoe Meadows August 10 - 12 2018 is a weekend to celebrate whitewater kayaking. It also just so happens to be the 25th anniversary of the festival!
Kanfest is a festival for all people, of all kayaking abilities, and above all, is just plain fun!

For More Information:
http://www.calgarykayakclub.com/CKC/index.php/kanfest/events
Email:kanfestab@gmail.com
twitter: @kanfest
instagram: kanfest

To contact Kelsey Baldwin directly:
gypsyscaravanh@gmail.com
@gypsyscaravanh

]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2018 04:10:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Its all about that whitewater!

In this episode Kate meets with Kelsey Baldwin, one of the volunteer organizers of Kanfest, the Kananaskis Whitewater festival. Kanfest, which will be held this year at Canoe Meadows August 10 - 12 2018 is a weekend to celebrate whitewater kayaking. It also just so happens to be the 25th anniversary of the festival!
Kanfest is a festival for all people, of all kayaking abilities, and above all, is just plain fun!

For More Information:
http://www.calgarykayakclub.com/CKC/index.php/kanfest/events
Email:kanfestab@gmail.com
twitter: @kanfest
instagram: kanfest

To contact Kelsey Baldwin directly:
gypsyscaravanh@gmail.com
@gypsyscaravanh

]]> 25. Kanfest - Kananaskis Whitewater Festival Kate Hamilton 00:18:06 Its all about that whitewater! In this episode Kate meets with Kelsey Baldwin, one of the volunteer organizers of Kanfest, the Kananaskis Whitewater festival. Kanfest, which will be held this year at Canoe Meadows August 10 - 12 2018 is a weekend to celebrate whitewater kayaking. It also just so happens to be the 25th anniversary of the festival! Kanfest is a festival for all people, of all kayaking abilities, and above all, is just plain fun! Its all about that whitewater! In this episode Kate meets with Kelsey Baldwin, one of the volunteer organizers of Kanfest, the Kananaskis Whitewater festival. Kanfest, which will be held this year at Canoe Meadows August 10 - 12 2018 is a weekend to celebrate whitewater kayaking. It also just so happens to be the 25th anniversary of the festival! Kanfest is a festival for all people, of all kayaking abilities, and above all, is just plain fun! no full 25 6b1a0d92-8fda-4c6f-b2e2-0fb4255a8cfa 24. Snow and Ice Training Weekend If you want to climb bigger mountains, you need bigger skills. This episode is about a snow and ice training course that Kate took through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures to improve her knowledge and safety over snow and ice. Here Kate talks about her experience and some of this skills learnt during this 3 day course.

For more information visit:
https://yamnuska.com/mountaineering/beginner-programs/mountain-climbing-instruction/

]]> Sat, 21 Jul 2018 01:26:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ If you want to climb bigger mountains, you need bigger skills. This episode is about a snow and ice training course that Kate took through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures to improve her knowledge and safety over snow and ice. Here Kate talks about her experience and some of this skills learnt during this 3 day course.

For more information visit:
https://yamnuska.com/mountaineering/beginner-programs/mountain-climbing-instruction/

]]> 24. Snow and Ice Training Weekend Kate Hamilton 00:23:33 If you want to climb bigger mountains, you need bigger skills. This episode is about a snow and ice training course that Kate took through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures to improve her knowledge and safety over snow and ice. Here Kate talks about her experience and some of this skills learnt during this 3 day course. If you want to climb bigger mountains, you need bigger skills. This episode is about a snow and ice training course that Kate took through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures to improve her knowledge and safety over snow and ice. Here Kate talks about her experience and some of this skills learnt during this 3 day course. no full 24 2f5d4600-d36d-4b9a-bd98-91ab13d5547d 23. Backpacking to Picklejar Lakes, Alberta Picklejar Lakes Trail is located in Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park and is an 11km round trip, moderately rated trail. In this episode Kate talks about her experience with it as a 1-night backpack trip. The trailhead is located off of highway 40, approximately 1.5hours from the far west side of Calgary.

For more information:
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/lantern-creek-pra/information-facilities/trails/picklejar-lakes/

]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2018 17:29:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Picklejar Lakes Trail is located in Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park and is an 11km round trip, moderately rated trail. In this episode Kate talks about her experience with it as a 1-night backpack trip. The trailhead is located off of highway 40, approximately 1.5hours from the far west side of Calgary.

For more information:
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/lantern-creek-pra/information-facilities/trails/picklejar-lakes/

]]> 23. Backpacking to Picklejar Lakes, Alberta Kate Hamilton 00:12:58 Picklejar Lakes Trail is located in Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park and is an 11km round trip, moderately rated trail. In this episode Kate talks about her experience with it as a 1-night backpack trip. The trailhead is located off of highway 40, approximately 1.5hours from the far west side of Calgary. Picklejar Lakes Trail is located in Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park and is an 11km round trip, moderately rated trail. In this episode Kate talks about her experience with it as a 1-night backpack trip. The trailhead is located off of highway 40, approximately 1.5hours from the far west side of Calgary. no full 23 29fa9870-af7a-45d2-bd11-f785663c3c55 22. BIKING! with Owner/ Operator of YYCMTB, David Mills In this episode Kate chats with David Mills, who is the Owner/ Operator of YYCMTB as well as the current Executive Director of the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance. Kate and David talk about what the CMBA is, what they do, and what trails they are involved in. They also talk about how and why David start YYCMTB, and what programs it has to offer.
Lets get biking!

Get in touch with David or YYCMTB:
http://yycmtb.com/
Instagram: yycmtb
http://www.cmbalink.com/

]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2018 03:07:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ In this episode Kate chats with David Mills, who is the Owner/ Operator of YYCMTB as well as the current Executive Director of the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance. Kate and David talk about what the CMBA is, what they do, and what trails they are involved in. They also talk about how and why David start YYCMTB, and what programs it has to offer.
Lets get biking!

Get in touch with David or YYCMTB:
http://yycmtb.com/
Instagram: yycmtb
http://www.cmbalink.com/

]]> 22. BIKING! with Owner/ Operator of YYCMTB, David Mills Kate Hamilton 00:34:12 In this episode Kate chats with David Mills, who is the Owner/ Operator of YYCMTB as well as the current Executive Director of the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance. Kate and David talk about what the CMBA is, what they do, and what trails they are involved in. They also talk about how and why David start YYCMTB, and what programs it has to offer. Lets get biking! In this episode Kate chats with David Mills, who is the Owner/ Operator of YYCMTB as well as the current Executive Director of the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance. Kate and David talk about what the CMBA is, what they do, and what trails they are involved in. They also talk about how and why David start YYCMTB, and what programs it has to offer. Lets get biking! no full 22 3c9585b9-a7ba-461d-bd57-cf84168b428e 21. Backpacking to Quaite Valley Backcountry Campground, Alberta In this episode Kate talks about her 1 night backpack trip to Quaite Valley backcountry campground. This kid-friendly backpack trip is less than an hour from Calgary, in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial park.

Link to Alberta Parks information and booking:https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/bow-valley-wpp/information-facilities/camping/quaite-valley-backcountry/

]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 01:21:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ In this episode Kate talks about her 1 night backpack trip to Quaite Valley backcountry campground. This kid-friendly backpack trip is less than an hour from Calgary, in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial park.

Link to Alberta Parks information and booking:https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/bow-valley-wpp/information-facilities/camping/quaite-valley-backcountry/

]]> 21. Backpacking to Quaite Valley Backcountry Campground, Alberta Kate Hamilton 00:14:45 In this episode Kate talks about her 1 night backpack trip to Quaite Valley backcountry campground. This kid-friendly backpack trip is less than an hour from Calgary, in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial park Alberta. In this episode Kate talks about her 1 night backpack trip to Quaite Valley backcountry campground. This kid-friendly backpack trip is less than an hour from Calgary, in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial park Alberta. no full 21 da91bd67-a1fd-414e-91c0-730d52d7ee0b Episode # 20: Hiking to the Barrier Lake Fire lookout This episode highlights the 13km moderate hiking trail up to the Barrier Lake Fire Lookout in Kananaskis. This family friendly hike has approximately 600m of elevation gain, and is relatively close to Calgary, only minutes off of highway 1 on highway 40.

https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/trail-reports/bow-valley/prairie-view/

]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2018 22:27:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ This episode highlights the 13km moderate hiking trail up to the Barrier Lake Fire Lookout in Kananaskis. This family friendly hike has approximately 600m of elevation gain, and is relatively close to Calgary, only minutes off of highway 1 on highway 40.

https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/trail-reports/bow-valley/prairie-view/

]]> Episode # 20: Hiking to the Barrier Lake Fire lookout Kate Hamilton 00:10:09 This episode highlights the 13km moderate hiking trail up to the Barrier Lake Fire Lookout in Kananaskis. This family friendly hike has approximately 600m of elevation gain, and is relatively close to Calgary, only minutes off of highway 1 on highway 40. This episode highlights the 13km moderate hiking trail up to the Barrier Lake Fire Lookout in Kananaskis. This family friendly hike has approximately 600m of elevation gain, and is relatively close to Calgary, only minutes off of highway 1 on highway 40. no full 20 e5ec5c1e-8c51-42e6-ae64-eb6503f9bfcb Episode # 19: XC Skiing to the Elk Lakes Cabin Jackie Allen joins with Roots in the Wilderness again to give an overview of the 10km cross country ski trail to overnight at the Elk Lakes Cabin. The trail starts in Peter Lougheed Provincial park in Alberta, and ends at Elk Lakes in BC.

Elk Lakes Cabin Information:https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/web/ACCMember/Huts/Elk_Lakes_Cabin.aspx

]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:48:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Jackie Allen joins with Roots in the Wilderness again to give an overview of the 10km cross country ski trail to overnight at the Elk Lakes Cabin. The trail starts in Peter Lougheed Provincial park in Alberta, and ends at Elk Lakes in BC.

Elk Lakes Cabin Information:https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/web/ACCMember/Huts/Elk_Lakes_Cabin.aspx

]]> Episode # 19: XC Skiing to the Elk Lakes Cabin Kate Hamilton 00:24:17 Jackie Allen joins with Roots in the Wilderness again to give an overview of the 10km cross country ski trail to overnight at the Elk Lakes Cabin. The trail starts in Peter Lougheed Provincial park in Alberta, and ends at Elk Lakes in BC. Jackie Allen joins with Roots in the Wilderness again to give an overview of the 10km cross country ski trail to overnight at the Elk Lakes Cabin. The trail starts in Peter Lougheed Provincial park in Alberta, and ends at Elk Lakes in BC. no full 19 fb621c30-b4e1-4a57-a677-5c01af8bb509 Episode # 18: The KAN Adventure Race Interested in adventure racing? This episode is all about the KAN Adventure Race being held this September in Kananaskis, Alberta. Kate meets with Bridget Mahaffey from the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre to discuss the ins and outs of this paddle, bike and trail running race.
Instagram: kanadventurerace
Race registration: https://www.ucalgary.ca/ActiveLiving/registration/Program/kanrace
Interested in volunteering? Contact: bmahaffe@ucalgary.ca

]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2018 03:15:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Interested in adventure racing? This episode is all about the KAN Adventure Race being held this September in Kananaskis, Alberta. Kate meets with Bridget Mahaffey from the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre to discuss the ins and outs of this paddle, bike and trail running race.
Instagram: kanadventurerace
Race registration: https://www.ucalgary.ca/ActiveLiving/registration/Program/kanrace
Interested in volunteering? Contact: bmahaffe@ucalgary.ca

]]> Episode # 18: The KAN Adventure Race Kate Hamilton 00:22:44 Interested in adventure racing? This episode is all about the KAN Adventure Race being held this September in Kananaskis, Alberta. Kate meets with Bridget Mahaffey from the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre to discuss the ins and outs of this paddle, bike and trail running race. Instagram: kanadventurerace Race registration: https://www.ucalgary.ca/ActiveLiving/registration/Program/kanrace Interested in volunteering? Contact: bmahaffe@ucalgary.ca Interested in adventure racing? This episode is all about the KAN Adventure Race being held this September in Kananaskis, Alberta. Kate meets with Bridget Mahaffey from the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre to discuss the ins and outs of this paddle, bike and trail running race. Instagram: kanadventurerace Race registration: https://www.ucalgary.ca/ActiveLiving/registration/Program/kanrace Interested in volunteering? Contact: bmahaffe@ucalgary.ca no full 18 16dad238-68eb-4bc3-a871-a71721a0c0d1 Episode # 17: Hiking Ha ling Peak, Canmore, AN This episode is a brief description about hiking the to Ha Ling Peak in Canmore, Alberta. The trail is approximately 5.5km with 760m of elevation gain, and is classified as an easy scramble. Check it out!
http://www.tourismcanmore.com/profiles/things-to-do/ha-ling-peak

]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2018 21:42:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ This episode is a brief description about hiking the to Ha Ling Peak in Canmore, Alberta. The trail is approximately 5.5km with 760m of elevation gain, and is classified as an easy scramble. Check it out!
http://www.tourismcanmore.com/profiles/things-to-do/ha-ling-peak

]]> Episode # 17: Hiking Ha ling Peak, Canmore, AN Kate Hamilton 00:07:03 This episode is a brief description about hiking the to Ha Ling Peak in Canmore, Alberta. The trail is approximately 5.5km with 760m of elevation gain, and is classified as an easy scramble. Check it out! This episode is a brief description about hiking the to Ha Ling Peak in Canmore, Alberta. The trail is approximately 5.5km with 760m of elevation gain, and is classified as an easy scramble. Check it out! no full 17 9cbf1307-6b82-4a38-b038-d270703e3e1a Episode # 16: Pipestone Cross Country Ski Trails, Lake Louise AB In this episode you will hear a short description of the 21km Pipestone trail network in Lake Louise, AB. These trails are rated as easy and intermediate.

]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2018 03:06:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ In this episode you will hear a short description of the 21km Pipestone trail network in Lake Louise, AB. These trails are rated as easy and intermediate.

]]> Episode # 16: Pipestone Cross Country Ski Trails, Lake Louise AB Kate Hamilton 00:06:20 In this episode you will hear a short description of the 21km Pipestone trail network in Lake Louise, AB. These trails are rated as easy and intermediate. In this episode you will hear a short description of the 21km Pipestone trail network in Lake Louise, AB. These trails are rated as easy and intermediate. no full 16 ffa6ec17-da2c-428f-96c8-e199a24d8242 Episode # 15: Greater Bragg Creek Trails In this episode Kate meets with Jeff Hughes of the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association to discuss the purpose and the work of the Association as well as some of the many things that the Bragg Creek Trail system has to offer.
For more information please visit:http://www.braggcreektrails.org/

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2018 02:29:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ In this episode Kate meets with Jeff Hughes of the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association to discuss the purpose and the work of the Association as well as some of the many things that the Bragg Creek Trail system has to offer.
For more information please visit:http://www.braggcreektrails.org/

]]> Episode # 15: Greater Bragg Creek Trails Kate Hamilton 00:35:05 In this episode Kate meets with Jeff Hughes of the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association to discuss the purpose and the work of the Association as well as some of the many things that the Bragg Creek Trail system has to offer. For more information please visit:http://www.braggcreektrails.org/ In this episode Kate meets with Jeff Hughes of the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association to discuss the purpose and the work of the Association as well as some of the many things that the Bragg Creek Trail system has to offer. For more information please visit:http://www.braggcreektrails.org/ no full 15 0e2fcf7a-c2a9-4f93-9446-dd718e45788b Episode # 14: Winter Safety In this episode Kate speaks with Outdoor Guide, and active member of the Cochrane Search and Rescue, Nathan VanNorman. Kate and Nathan discuss some of things to consider when heading into the wilderness in the winter, and where you can go to learn more.

Links discussed in the episode:
http://www.avalanche.ca/map
https://adventuresmart.ca/

]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2017 03:05:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ In this episode Kate speaks with Outdoor Guide, and active member of the Cochrane Search and Rescue, Nathan VanNorman. Kate and Nathan discuss some of things to consider when heading into the wilderness in the winter, and where you can go to learn more.

Links discussed in the episode:
http://www.avalanche.ca/map
https://adventuresmart.ca/

]]> Episode # 14: Winter Safety Kate Hamilton 00:21:23 In this episode Kate speaks with Outdoor Guide, and active member of the Cochrane Search and Rescue, Nathan VanNorman. Kate and Nathan discuss some of things to consider when heading into the wilderness in the winter, and where you can go to learn more. In this episode Kate speaks with Outdoor Guide, and active member of the Cochrane Search and Rescue, Nathan VanNorman. Kate and Nathan discuss some of things to consider when heading into the wilderness in the winter, and where you can go to learn more. no full 14 73b0dd80-ad72-4e0f-b363-63221b6d82bb Episode # 13: Snowshoe to Chester Lake Chester Lake snowshoe trail is an easy 10 km (approx) there and back trail in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Check it out!

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2017 04:28:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Chester Lake snowshoe trail is an easy 10 km (approx) there and back trail in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Check it out!

]]> Episode # 13: Snowshoe to Chester Lake Kate Hamilton 00:07:39 Chester Lake snowshoe trail is an easy 10 km (approx) there and back trail in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Check it out! Chester Lake snowshoe trail is an easy 10 km (approx) there and back trail in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Check it out! no full 13 27e19e98-ff58-4da5-a4ac-b174d1cd6b0d Episode # 12: Troll Falls This easy hike/ walk in Kananaskis is a 3.5km there and back trail where your destination is a cool waterfall!https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/trail-reports/kananaskis-valley/troll-falls/

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ This easy hike/ walk in Kananaskis is a 3.5km there and back trail where your destination is a cool waterfall!https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/trail-reports/kananaskis-valley/troll-falls/

]]> Episode # 12: Troll Falls Kate Hamilton 00:05:29 This easy hike/ walk in Kananaskis is a 3.5km there and back trail where your destination is a cool waterfall! This easy hike/ walk in Kananaskis is a 3.5km there and back trail where your destination is a cool waterfall! no full 12 3963e01f-4b7d-428c-bf11-935f7808ee4b Episode # 11: Brown-Lowery Provincial Park Trail Network This is a short description of Brown-Lowery Provincial Park's 12km network of easy hiking/walking trails.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2017 02:33:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ This is a short description of Brown-Lowery Provincial Park's 12km network of easy hiking/walking trails.

]]> Episode # 11: Brown-Lowery Provincial Park Trail Network Kate Hamilton 00:04:59 This is a short description of Brown-Lowery Provincial Park's 12km network of easy hiking/walking trails. This is a short description of Brown-Lowery Provincial Park's 12km network of easy hiking/walking trails. no full 11 a5c0c70f-f49d-4424-96da-31515975004e Episode # 10: Hiking Pocaterra Ridge This episode is a brief overview of hiking the 9.3km Pocaterra Ridge in Peter Lougheed Park, Alberta. This is a moderate hike that takes anywhere from 3 - 8 hours depending on what route you take.

]]> Sun, 1 Oct 2017 21:11:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ This episode is a brief overview of hiking the 9.3km Pocaterra Ridge in Peter Lougheed Park, Alberta. This is a moderate hike that takes anywhere from 3 - 8 hours depending on what route you take.

]]> Episode # 10: Hiking Pocaterra Ridge Kate Hamilton 00:10:59 This episode is a brief overview of hiking the 9.3km Pocaterra Ridge in Peter Lougheed Park, Alberta. This is a moderate hike that takes anywhere from 3 - 8 hours depending on what route you take. This episode is a brief overview of hiking the 9.3km Pocaterra Ridge in Peter Lougheed Park, Alberta. This is a moderate hike that takes anywhere from 3 - 8 hours depending on what route you take. no full 10 b9f15ac8-7238-46a8-8ad2-cee18d116b90 Episode # 9: Convosode - Hiking vrs Scrambling For this convosode, Vince Paul and Kelsey Demmings join Kate to discuss and classify the differences between hiking and scrambling

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2017 03:02:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ For this convosode, Vince Paul and Kelsey Demmings join Kate to discuss and classify the differences between hiking and scrambling

]]> Episode # 9: Convosode - Hiking vrs Scrambling Kate Hamilton 00:10:39 For this convosode, Vince Paul and Kelsey Demmings join Kate to discuss and classify the differences between hiking and scrambling For this convosode, Vince Paul and Kelsey Demmings join Kate to discuss and classify the differences between hiking and scrambling no full 9 1abc61c9-3f79-4703-8627-1e0009fa2f9a Episode # 8: Hiking Fullerton Loop This episode is a short description of the 6.8km moderate hiking trail, Fullerton Loop.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2017 02:41:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ This episode is a short description of the 6.8km moderate hiking trail, Fullerton Loop.

]]> Episode # 8: Hiking Fullerton Loop Kate Hamilton 00:05:36 This episode is a short description of the 6.8km moderate hiking trail, Fullerton Loop. This episode is a short description of the 6.8km moderate hiking trail, Fullerton Loop. no full 8 8c3ebd87-55b6-40c1-afcb-8dab865ba456 Episode # 7: Hiking The Wedge This episode is an overview of hiking/ scrambling up The Wedge in Kananaskis.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2017 01:49:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ This episode is an overview of hiking/ scrambling up The Wedge in Kananaskis.

]]> Episode # 7: Hiking The Wedge Kate Hamilton 00:10:15 This episode is an overview of hiking/ scrambling up The Wedge in Kananaskis. This episode is an overview of hiking/ scrambling up The Wedge in Kananaskis. no full 7 3a6abbe4-e68d-41c3-9fb4-395ed82caaca Nootka Trail This episode describes the 35km backpacking tRail on Nootka Island, BC

]]> Sun, 3 Sep 2017 03:35:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ This episode describes the 35km backpacking tRail on Nootka Island, BC

]]> Nootka Trail Kate Hamilton 01:10:05 This episode describes the 35km backpacking trail on Nootka Island, BC This episode describes the 35km backpacking trail on Nootka Island, BC no full 6 0ee71329-3331-41ba-9175-b659cdf73389 Episode # 5: Paddling the Kootenay River This episode, featuring Outdoors-lady Anne Hafner, overviews a 3 day canoe/ camping trip down the Kootenay River. The section paddled includes Settlers Bridge to White Bridge.

https://www.gotrekkers.com/kootenay-river-map-canoe-routes/

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2017 01:38:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ This episode, featuring Outdoors-lady Anne Hafner, overviews a 3 day canoe/ camping trip down the Kootenay River. The section paddled includes Settlers Bridge to White Bridge.

https://www.gotrekkers.com/kootenay-river-map-canoe-routes/

]]> Episode # 5: Paddling the Kootenay River Kate Hamilton 00:16:41 This episode, featuring Outdoors-lady Anne Hafner, overviews a 3 day canoe/ camping trip down the Kootenay River. The section paddled includes Settlers Bridge to White Bridge. This episode, featuring Outdoors-lady Anne Hafner, overviews a 3 day canoe/ camping trip down the Kootenay River. The section paddled includes Settlers Bridge to White Bridge. no full 5 b5e2de8d-408c-4a0d-be1b-ea95d8c22484 Episode # 4: Swift Water Rescue Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:17:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Episode # 4: Swift Water Rescue Kate Hamilton 00:10:31 This episode outlines some of the things you can expect to learn from the swift water rescue level 1 & 2 certifications and why it might be good idea to take it before heading into any white water. This episode outlines some of the things you can expect to learn from the swift water rescue level 1 & 2 certifications and why it might be good idea to take it before heading into any white water. no full 4 f207ea22-7dc6-4e33-8506-4491ee28b3a3 Episode # 3 Hiking Wasootch Ridge Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:19:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Episode # 3 Hiking Wasootch Ridge Kate Hamilton 00:08:45 This episode is a review of the Wasootch Ridge Hiking trail This episode is a review of the Wasootch Ridge Hiking trail no full 3 dc8f5a89-eb82-4b83-8b70-14ed89228b2a Episode # 2: Hiking Yamnuska Sun, 2 Jul 2017 17:38:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Episode # 2: Hiking Yamnuska Kate Hamilton 00:10:54 This episode is a review of the Yamnuska hiking trail. This episode is a review of the Yamnuska hiking trail. hiking, yamnuska no full 2 62609f0b-fa6d-4e75-8a0b-798223440870 Episode # 1: What is this podcast about? Sun, 2 Jul 2017 17:36:00 +0000 kate.b.hamilton@gmail.com (Kate Hamilton) http://www.rootsinthewilderness.ca/ Episode # 1: What is this podcast about? Kate Hamilton 00:03:34 This episode is to let you know what the Roots in the Wilderness podcast will be all about. This episode is to let you know what the Roots in the Wilderness podcast will be all about. outdoors, wilderness, roots in the wilderness no full 1