Although you won’t find Stanley Glacier within the borders of Banff, drive just a bit west to trek this hidden treasure. A busy weekend is a great time to explore this area. While throngs of tourists descent on Banff National Park, the nearby Kootenay National Park remains blissfully uncrowded. I came here on “Civic Holiday,” a busy three-day weekend on advice of a local. I was not disappointed. This stunning, challenging hike took me over 500 meters up, past the treeline. Along the way, I discovered a breathtaking waterfall, inaccessible to just the right degree. While the first part of this hike is moderate, the second part is advanced. A place only a few adventurous souls will climb. For the second part, hiking sticks would have been very helpful, especially for the scramble down. I visited Kootenay during a trip to Banff National Park. My entire journey was sponsored by my long-time sponsor Vero Social Network. “Vero” means truth in Latin. On Vero, genuine people from around the world can connect without the distractions of algorithms. In addition, Vero never stores or sells your data. Join me on Vero, and discover social the way it was meant to be. Please […]

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