Roots in the Wilderness

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/

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!