Larch season is here again! This is the much anticipated, most cherished and sought after, hiking season for your average Albertan. Prepare for hordes of cars at Highwood Pass and overflowing parking lots at Lake Louise! Everyone wants to get their annual fall photo with the iconic golden larch (including yours truly!). Going for a … More A ‘Larch March’ in Skoki Valley
On September 17th, I enjoyed a mid-week hike with friends Trish and Peishan in Highwood Pass, aiming to see Alberta’s golden larches. Although the fall foliage was not yet out, the day turned out to be one of my top scrambles. We tackled Mount Lipsett, then spontaneously scrambled to Mist Mountain, navigating challenging terrain and celebrating our achievement at the misty summit before descending through beautiful valleys. … More Mount Lipsett to Mist Mountain Loop
On Friday, August 9, 2024, my dear friend Victoria and I embarked on our much-anticipated 4-night backpacking trip for our annual friend-venture. This tradition started in July 2016 as a front-country camping and day hiking trip, but has evolved into a grand backcountry trip over the years. Some of our most memorable trips include exploring … More 2024 Friend-venture on the Sawback Trail (Johnston Canyon to Badger Pass)
The phrase “get your pink back” has become trendy online, thanks to mommy blogger Lindsey Gurk. If you haven’t heard of it, it refers to the phenomenon where flamingos, both male and female, often lose their pink color when raising chicks. Because raising their young is so intensive, and they give so much of their … More Getting my ‘Pink’ Back: Helena Peak via Rockbound Lake
I wrote this post almost 5 years ago now after a solo trip to Thailand and Cambodia. Wow, how time flies! This was such a memorable experience for me, and I’ve been enjoying reflecting and reminiscing on past travels during this period of uncertainty and stillness. I hope you enjoy reading about my experience visiting … More An Ethical Elephant Experience
The final installment of Victoria and Christina’s grand friend-venture is finally here. I’ll admit this is long overdue, but better late than never right?! If you missed parts one and two, you can find them HERE and HERE! For the last part of our trip, the plan was to attempt Mount Cline, which is … More Cline Lakes and Mount Owen (Friend-venture Part 3)
Originally posted on May 30, 2017 I’ve always been more of a “wait until inspiration strikes” kind of writer, but travelling in Peru, was such an amazing trip I just had to write about it! I had several incredible experiences that have inspired me to finally pick up the pen (ahem, keyboard) again. From surfing in Lima … More Lighting it up in Peru!
This post was originally published on my old blog in August 2015. I still think it rings true today – and after writing this post I think my own attitude towards travel and why I travel shifted for the better. Wanderlust is all the rage nowadays. I was walking through Chapters the other day and … More Wanderlust & “Real” Travel; or why you don’t need an airplane ticket to”Find Yourself”
Christina Lives Freely 