Hiking Schmidt

Informative hike reviews for cool hikes we’ve done. Most of these have been completed while camping in various parks and destinations.

Battle Creek Trail

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Visiting Fort Walsh National Historic Site is as much a trip into the middle of nowhere as it is into the past. You’ll find yourself wanting a little something more than just viewing the interpretive centre and fort reconstruction to make a day trip worth your while. Well, I’m happy to tell you that hiking … Read more

Silverton Falls – Banff National Park

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There are some things you just can’t have one of. Like slices of pizza. Or Oreos. In university it was beer. Mark Messier and Lays would have you believe it’s potato chips. For me personally, Smarties fit the bill. And I’m talking handfuls, not individual ones. Well, it turns out waterfalls are also best enjoyed … Read more

Johnston Canyon – Banff National Park

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When the question of Banff hikes comes up, I’m reminded of The Brady Bunch. Jan, in particular. You know that infamous “Marsha, Marsha, Marsha” line of hers? Well, the most common answer to the Banff hikes question … “Johnston Canyon, Johnston Canyon, Johnston Canyon” … hits my ears the same. To say Johnston Canyon is … Read more