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Hike #61: Snowshoe Hare/Telephone, ~5km, ~160m elevation gain, -4 deg C. Slow going with the snow but no wind so quiet. Winter is still here. ❄️

The Boss has officially emerged from hibernation 😳

@Dendritic_View I just put out the cleaned/refreshed bird houses today. I thought I was early. I haven’t seen a bluebird yet this year either.

Still haven't got a picture of Bluebird yet this spring, normally they are back by about the 20th of March. I might to go looking for them tomorrow (of course, spring still isn't here, so maybe they are waiting some place warm before returning). #MountainBluebird #TrailCam

Hike #60: Wild Rose/Raven, ~6km, 143m, -4 deg C. The picture doesn’t capture how close the mountains seem.

@curtise3 Oxeye daisy and Canadian thistle - both

Ice breaker question: "So, which invasive weed are you most fixated on?"

Hike #59: Maclean Creek Area, ~6km, ~200m elevation gain, -2 deg C. Something different today. Hiked on a closed single track (motorcycle) trail.

Hike #58: Snowshoe Hare/Telephone, ~5km, <150m elevation gain, -4 deg C. The friendly guy at Handlebar Cafe in Bragg Creek told me the grizzlies are out in Bluerock (a place I hike often). I always carry bear spray. Luckily all my encounters with bears have been good. 🐻

Starting to ramp up. 🌱-12 deg C outside now. ❄️

Hike #57: Wild Rose/Raven, ~6km, 143m elevation gain, 0 deg C. Snow in the mountains so it was a bit foggy. Not sure if we will get the snow storm but maybe.

Summer 2025…I’m still waiting for the prairie crocus to pop before I can declare that Spring has arrived.

Hike #56: Powderface Creek, ~6km, <250m elevation gain, -4 deg C. Just me and the squirrels. 🐿️🐿️🐿️

A reason for more road trips and, if you don’t live in Canada, a reason to visit. 🇨🇦

@RobinStanfill2 😢🩷

My Oldest Brother Just passed away🖤🕊️🕯️ In Jesus Name 🙏🏽 March 23rd 2026

Hike #55: Wild Rose Loop, 4.8km, 143m elevation gain, -2 deg C. Only 20 more days and 20 more hikes to reach my 75 day goal.

It's World Bear Day! Since 1998 we have been on the forefront of grizzly bear reserach in Alberta, learning about the species, honing our methods, and finding answers to better manage this threatened species.

Hike #54: Long Prairie Creek (partial), ~5 km, <200m elevation gain, -5 deg C. Good day for a hike.

Today is National Flower Day! Which native flower are you? Celebrate by buying some native seed from a local supplier and planting your own native flower. 🌱 A map of native seed suppliers is on our website: anpc.ab.ca/?p=11519 #nationalflowerday #grownativeplants #flowers

@Poorsledding Just over 3 weeks to go. I’m almost there. ☺️

@michell29537821 Number FIFTY THREE !!

Hike #53: Fescue Loop, 4.7km, 124m elevation, -1 deg C. Spring snow storm hike with onlookers. 🦌

@KarenManzer The fog was magical and quiet. ☺️

@michell29537821 Wonderful pics!

Hike #52: High Noon, ~3km, ~100m elevation gain, 0 deg C. Foggy. No crocus yet but there were signs of life. Happy Spring Equinox!