29. Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area

11/27/18 • 24 min

Have you ever been to the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area?

This gem is located just west of the Calgary city limit's and offer's 20km of hiking trails with interpretive signs, education programs, and is first and foremost a protected habitat for native wildlife.

In this Episode Kate speaks with CEO Greg Shyba, and Education Coordinator Maureen Luchsinger about the conservations area, discussing how it came to be, and what it has to offer now!

For more information, please visit:
http://www.crossconservation.org/welcome

Have you ever been to the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area?

In this Episode Kate speaks with CEO Greg Shyba, and Education Coordinator Maureen Luchsinger about the conservations area, discussing how it came to be, and what it has to offer now!

For more information, please visit:
http://www.crossconservation.org/welcome

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28. Backpacking to Aylmer Junction and to Aylmer Lookout, AB

Want to do a stunning overnight hike, without too much planning? That's what the hike to Aylmer Junction Campground, and ten to Aylmer lookout was like! The 8km moderate hike into the campground runs along beautiful Minnewanka Lake in Banff National Park! Once there you have the option of hiking the more difficult trail up to Aylmer Lookout for another 8km return. For details, have a listen!

For reservations:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/arrierepays-backcountry

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30. XC Ski to Bryant Creek Shelter, Banff National Park

This episode overviews the 26.7km there and back trail to the Bryant Creek Shelter in Banff National Park. This trail, commonly used by hikers in the summer and back country skiers in the winter, is a gateway to Mount Assiniboine. Today joined by Jackie Allen, Kate and Jackie talk about their 1-night cross country ski trip to the shelter for the night.

For more information please visit:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/arrierepays-backcountry/suggestions-ideas/bryant