Burstall pass gets two thumbs up from a runnability stand point. We were a little late in the season for the larches to be in full color but it was beautiful none the less.
I love this race. Everyone has their favourites, and this one is mine. I’m not sure what it is exactly about this race – could
As a man a large part of my identity is who I am as a father. So when my 20 year old daughter calls and says “Hey, I have two days off. Can I come see you in Canmore?” you make sure your calendar is clear.
I had been eyeballing Tent Ridge for a while so when M said she wanted to come for a hike I thought this was the perfect opportunity. This one was more of a scramble then a run. There are certainly some opportunities to run sections of this one but that was not the objective on this day.
Smutwood Peak was just what I needed for this weeks training run. Lots of very runnable trails over approximately 20km with 900m of elevation and 4 hours of pure trail bliss.
The Skoki Lodge/Skoki Loop Story Quick disclaimer: I am not sure I would do the same route if I go back to this area again.
Situated a mere 30-minute drive from Hope, BC, along the Coquihalla Highway, Zupjok Peak is a gem that offers more than meets the eye. Starting with a gentle gradient, the trail transitions into a denser, forested single track, threading its way through enchanting boulder fields. As you ascend, the incline becomes steeper, but not overwhelmingly so, making it ideal for those recovering from demanding races or looking to avoid excessive strain.
Canadian Death Race Google Earth Flyover Pre-Race I don’t know exactly what it was, but my headspace was not awesome on this one. I don’t
I have never run a marathon. I’ve done many 50ks, a 60k, 80k, and attempted 100k (2nd attempt will be in 7 weeks!) but never
The Story It was the week before the Canadian Death Race and I am running the Near Death Marathon. Theoretically it is taper week. However,
At Sinister, I am always the bridesmaid, never the bride. Well, in my case, always the crew, never the racer.Until now, that is. Mike and
The Story My coach has me running “15k Up and Down” once a week. The intention here is to pick a route that has more
Jump to Video Jump to Photos The Story This weekend I had a 25km run on the plan. I’m five weeks out from the Sinister
The Story Today’s long run was a prescribed Faster 25km Trail Run. I have grown a little tired of running the Highline trail above the
The Story When we started this blog we wanted to capture the many epic trails around our home in the Bow Valley. After all there
The Story With 10 weeks to go before Sinister 7 – 100 Miler, it is time I started getting some more elevation in. Michelle and
The Story of Pigeon Mountain Michelle was back in Edmonton this week so I was looking for something close to home. Pigeon Mountain was a
