It's shoulder season for Alberta hikers, and while the snow is still deep, the trails are marked and ready for your boot-clad hiking feet! Such was the case when Tom and I visited the Baldy Pass trail this past Saturday with our energetic and surprisingly awesome hiker dog! I've posted some pics below; what an awesome day to enjoy the incredible beauty that our Earth has given us! We felt incredibly fortunate.
Here's a quick-fix for beginners from beginners: If you can, buy a
Day-Hiker backpack (specifically) - Atmosphere, MEC, and other outdoor
stores will have them marked. They may have male/female varieties for
weight displacement, but the big difference between a day-pack and a
backpack one might use for school is the rigid back. If you don't have
time or funds to acquire a day-hiker pack, a quick-fix (keep in mind
this won't work for long-term) is to take a cutting board and place it
against the back of your pack. This will mimic the rigid back of a
day-hiker pack, and will save your back
from getting overly sore like a
soft-back school pack would.
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