Revelstoke and onward to Vancouver

The only greyhound out of Golden to Revelstoke was $40 and I feel like that was a little bit exsessive for a 3 hour bus ride and in talking with some of the people at the Hostel, they said hitching it would not be difficult on the trans Canada, so…

Lake Louise and beyond

I arrived in Lake Louise in the mid afternoon and wanted to get a hike in before dark.  I selected a shorter hike that was rated as strenuous but short, which meant a straight uphill climb with some scrambling at the end.    There were also several bear warnings in…

Calgary Alberta Canada – Cowtown!

I arrived in Calgary and had a few days to explore as I was going on a camping trip with some friends in the mountains that left on Friday afternoon.  First activity, pet the cat.  One must always pet the cat that stands guard by your door all night. New…