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!

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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

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 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 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/

Chester Lake snowshoe trail is an easy 10 km (approx) there and back trail in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Check it out!

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/

This is a short description of Brown-Lowery Provincial Park's 12km network of easy hiking/walking trails.

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.

For this convosode, Vince Paul and Kelsey Demmings join Kate to discuss and classify the differences between hiking and scrambling

This episode is a short description of the 6.8km moderate hiking trail, Fullerton Loop.

This episode is an overview of hiking/ scrambling up The Wedge in Kananaskis.

This episode describes the 35km backpacking tRail on Nootka Island, BC

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/

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 is a review of the Wasootch Ridge Hiking trail

This episode is a review of the Yamnuska hiking trail.

This episode is to let you know what the Roots in the Wilderness podcast will be all about.