A quick hike up to the Rummel Lake viewpoint to test out our new child carrier, the Deuter Kid Comfort Pro and break for lunch with a view. Aurora’s verdict: comfy enough for her afternoon nap.

Our experience hiking to Skoki Lodge with our 3.5-month-old. From navigating diaper changes and feedings on the go to enjoying the stunning views and cozy lodge meals, we share the highs and lows of our first backcountry family adventure in the Canadian Rockies.

Taking our baby on her first hike was simple and sweet—a reminder that even short outdoor adventures are worth it.

Jacques Lake part two, the winter edition! We crossed a few narrow footbridges on skis, ran into elk in the dark and I learned a painful lesson about wearing worn-out boots and carrying a heavy pack.

Under a blanket of forest fire smoke, we canoed to the back of Maligne Lake, stopping to spend a night at the Fisherman’s Bay and Coronet Creek campgrounds. With an early morning pit spot at the one and only Spirit Island.

We spent our last weekend of the summer canoeing 105 km from Nordegg to Rocky Mountain House. This would become leg one of a multi-trip endeavour to canoe a large stretch of the North Saskatchewan River.

The campground was full, so we opted to try the lodge instead, and spoiler alert, it saved us! We hiked the Skyline Trail from the Maligne Lake trailhead to Maligne Canyon in two days, stopping overnight at the Shovel Pass Lodge.

A quiet, relaxing girls' weekend in the backcountry, with a midnight animal encounter.