The Montane Traverse Trail, on the east side of the Bow Valley, is another spectacular run. Starting at the Cougar Creek trailhead, it climbs steadily and steeply in parts in the first 2 kilometres. But after that, the trail stretches out into a rollercoaster of a ride along largely technical single track with tree roots, twists and turns, and the occasional rocky creek bed to navigate. Continue reading
Canmore
Canmore needs you!
What’s this? Back again so soon? Two posts in two days!?
So, here’s a great opportunity to influence the planning of the trails and paths in Canmore. The Town of Canmore is actively seeking feedback on its draft Open Space and Trails Plan. Check out the blurb below, visit www.canmore.ca/ostp to read what’s been recommended for particular areas, and let them know what you think… Continue reading
Bow River Loop
And so to the third of my trail running route posts – the Bow River Loop. Continue reading
Ticked off
Seriously? Just as I was getting comfortable with, though not complacent about, the different pointy toothed, sharp clawed wildlife that wanders these parts, a new source of anxiety has reared its ugly head – it’s tick season. Continue reading
If you go down to the woods today…
…there’s always the chance of a big surprise, like running into a bear. This, along with running in very sub-zero temperatures, is the other major adjustment i’ve had to make running in Canmore. Continue reading
The Racing Post
Welcome to the racing post! For the equestrian minded among you, apologies as I don’t mean this:
…so much as this…
The Powerline-Loki-Highline Whammy
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.
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
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