Pharaoh Peak

Hike Name: Pharaoh Peak

Activity: Hiking/Scrambling

Distance: ~6 km (RT from Egypt Lake Shelter)

Altitude: 2,713 m

Elevation Gain: ~800 m (from Egypt Lake Shelter)

Area: Banff National Park

Crew: Ben

Time to Summit: ~2 hrs (from Egypt Lake Shelter)

Lisa's Mom Rating: Maybe

Trailhead: Egypt Lake Shelter or Sunshine Ski Resort Parking Lot

Additional Info:

We stopped at Egypt Lake on the way up to Pharaoh Peak (slight detour). It was a cold summit day, we were lucky enough to hike Pharaoh Peak on a Sunday, so it was tracked out in the snow for us from hikers the previous day. It was quite steep in the snow and the wind was very brisk but the view from the top was absolutely stunning. May be some of the best views in BNP. We had perfect timing on this hike, as it started to snow right as we returned to the shelter.

 Ben on the way up

 Myself on the way up

 Still on our way up.

 On the summit!

Couple Selfie!

Canmore Half Marathon

Third half marathon. The Canmore half is becoming a tradition.. Next time I should NOT hike Mount Tyrwhitt the day before. And I will train!

I ran this back in 2015.

Mount Tyrwhitt

Hike Name: Mount Tyrwhitt

Activity: Hiking/Scrambling

Distance: 9.5 km (RT)

Altitude: 2,871 m

Elevation Gain: ~680 m

Area: Kananaskis Valley

Crew: Rachel

Time to Summit: ~2.5 hrs

Lisa's Mom Rating: No

Trailhead: Highwood Pass Parking Lot/Ptarmigan Cirque

Additional Info:

Rachel and I scrambled Mount Tyrwhitt to go look at the keyhole feature. There was a lot of loose rock so helmets are recommended, as well as lots of communication with any groups that are above or below you!

Summit Trail

Hike Name: Summit Trail - Panorama Mountain

Activity: Hiking

Distance: unsure

Altitude: unsure

Elevation Gain: ~950 m

Area: Panorama, BC

Crew: Stephanie, Christine

Time to Summit: ~2.5 hrs

Lisa's Mom Rating: Yes

Trailhead: Panorama Mountain Village

Additional Info:

We were in Panorama for the No-Boat-Houseboat 2018 partayyy for the Labour Day long weekend. Christine, Steph and I decided to hike to the top of the resort and take the chairlift down! Much needed exercise after some pollution the night before... (and the coming nights...)

 The GIRLS

 The VIEW

The GLORIOUS KNEE-SAVING TRIP DOWN!