High in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, straddling the spine of the Continental Divide, lies the Columbia Icefield, a vast, windswept plateau of ice that has shaped both the land and the stories of […]
Mount Robson has long captivated explorers, climbers, and photographers as the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, towering to 3,954 m (12,972 ft) and dominating the rugged spine of the range. The mountain was known […]
High in the Selkirk Mountains, the glaciers of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks have long captivated scientists, climbers, and travellers alike. But beyond their breathtaking beauty, these rivers of ice hold vital clues about […]
High in the rugged peaks of Alberta and British Columbia, glaciers carve a landscape that feels both timeless and fragile. From the sweeping Columbia Icefield, one of the largest icefields south of the Arctic Circle, […]
Mary Vaux was born in 1860 into a wealthy family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Raised in a household that valued education, nature, and service, Mary developed an early interest in the natural world. After the death […]
Mount Assiniboine, with its massive pyramidal shape, is one of the most recognizable peaks in western Canada. Due to its uncanny resemblance to the famous peak in the Alps, it is often referred to as […]
Canyons are deep, often narrow, valleys with steep walls. Canyons are created through the processes of weather and erosion, moving water, and tectonic activity. Most of the canyons featured below would be considered river canyons. […]
According to National Geographic, a pass can be defined as, “a gap, or break, in high, rugged terrain such as a mountain ridge.” Typically, passes are formed when a glacier or flowing water erode the terrain between areas of […]
R. L. Glisan penned this quote about Lake O’Hara in the Canadian Alpine Journal, “Not a trace of human presence, not a trace of any disturbing element, the whole scene was the personification of a […]
In light of Parks Canada’s recent announcement regarding the removal of the Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin due to slope instability, I decided to create a post featuring historical photos of the cabin, as well as […]
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