I’ve lived in Alberta my entire life and I’m ashamed that I haven’t been snowshoeing at least once. Since I created the list I have found some of the greatest pleasures in really simple things – this list item especially. Although it was one of the simpler items I found it incredible.
Kiersti and I started the morning off at The Outdoor Club at the University of Calgary where we rented boots and snowshoes for the day. We didn’t have much of a plan simply because Kiersti and I don’t really plan too far in advance (but it always seems to work out!). We hit the road and headed to Canmore. A quick stop at the nordic centre we were advised to continue on our journey to Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Kiersti knew where we were going and I was going along for the joy ride!
Something you have to know about Kiersti and I is that we usually don’t get directions from people and the entire time we are questioning where we are going. Luckily it works out for the two of us because as long as we eventually get there we are two happy campers. We get to the snowshoeing hike and I’m amazed (already). I couldn’t believe we actually lived this close to something so amazing.
We couldn’t have asked for a better day to experience our first time snowshoeing. The weather and the company couldn’t have been better.
The entire time I couldn’t believe we were actually here. It almost felt like we were in a 3D IMAX flying through the mountains in the winter; it was literally a winter wonderland.
If you haven’t tried snowshoeing before, love the outdoors, and don’t mind getting a little cold/wet then get out there and give it a try! It was a fantastic experience and although it’s crossed off the list it won’t be the last time that I enjoy the knee deep snow in our paradise that I can proudly call ‘home’. Thank you Canada for amazing me more and more every day.
Quote of the experience: It is wonderful to feel the grandness of Canada in the raw – Emily Carr
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