This is the second trail running route post. It’s a variation on the previous one described in Hello Highline, a speedy, undulating and relatively short 6.5km round trip starting and ending at Quarry Lake, just outside of town. The Powerline-Loki-Highline Whammy also starts and ends in Quarry Lake. However, it covers an altogether more challenging 18.5km with 600m plus of elevation.
Author: Canmore Runner
Hello Highline
It’s no secret, especially if you follow me on twitter — @canmorerunner — that the Highline Trail ranks top among my favourite runs in Canmore. It wasn’t always the case. It was good three months before I ventured up the Highline, once i’d got a handle of my not entirely irrational fear of bears which was accentuated by the fact that I tend to run alone. But once i’d got up there, I was hooked. Continue reading
Winter is awesome
One of the big adjustments i’ve had to make running in Canmore is running in the cold and snow. And I mean really, really, really cold and very, very snowy compared to what i’m used to. Continue reading
So, what about those trails?
As I said not so long ago, as trail running destinations go, Canmore is exceptional. The number and variety of trails is truly incredible, all set against the most stunning of backdrops. The trails present all manner of possibilities and challenges depending on what you’re after. Continue reading
It’s not about me but…
As fascinating as I think I might be … Canmore Runner is not about me. It’s about trail running in Canmore and the Bow Valley.
But what I say about trail running in Canmore and the Bow Valley is influenced by my experience and perspective on running. So, if you’ll indulge me for this one post, allow me to give you a sense of where i’m coming from when I write about trail running. To encourage you to read on, let me share the second rule of Canmore Runner (the first being that it’s not about me): no post longer than 1,268 words! So, read on. It won’t take long and you may find it interesting.
Welcome to Canmore
Welcome back to Canmore Runner and more importantly, for the uninitiated at least…
Population: 13,077. Elevation 1309m with surrounding summits reaching 2936m. Home to Canada’s cross-country and biathlon ski teams and so, so much more… Continue reading
Canmore Runner … here we go!
Welcome to Canmore Runner.
Canmore Runner is a new blog about trail running in Canmore and the Bow Valley. It’s written by a forty-something, middle of the pack runner who happens to have found himself in the mountain town of Canmore, Alberta, and can’t quite believe his luck. Continue reading
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