Tag Archives: hiking

Retirement? Day Two – Pocaterra Ridge Hike

Posted on October 4, 2026 by danocan

It’s funny. Two weeks ago I was on a hike with some friends and the discussion turned to doing another hike in a couple of weeks. I immediately said “yes” before checking my calendar. When I mentioned it to Emily, … Continue reading →

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Exploring Alberta’s Historic Fire Lookout – Mount Burke Summit Hike

Posted on September 1, 2025 by danocan

On August 30th, 2025 my friend Harry and I hiked up Mount Burke in Kananaskis Country to explore one of Alberta’s most fascinating relics — the abandoned Cameron fire lookout. This video captures the full journey: from the forested switchbacks … Continue reading →

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Exploring a Section of the Historic Highway 1A: From TransCanada Highway to Scenic Trail

Posted on September 24, 2024 by danocan

In Banff and Yoho National Parks, there is a section of highway with an interesting history. Originally built in the 1920s, it served as the TransCanada Highway up until the highway was realigned in 1962. From that point on it … Continue reading →

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I Crashed My Drone

Posted on April 15, 2024 by danocan

After seven years of loyal service, is this the end of DroneOCan?

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Hiking, Scrambling, Tree Climbing in K-Country

Posted on August 31, 2023 by danocan

What was supposed to be a simple hike turned into something far more involved. By the time Mabel and I were done, I had been up a tree, standing atop a cliff, and scrambling through the rocks on Canyon Creek … Continue reading →

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