Wild Her Ways: Women's Hiking Studio

05/11/2026

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Join us for an intimate and powerful evening at the beautiful RiverCross Ranch, where the wisdom of horses, the rhythm of the drum, and sacred fire ceremony come together in a deeply transformative experience.

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05/11/2026

It’s been a busy couple of weeks as the Wild Her Ways women train for the half and full marathons, kick off our spring hiking season, welcome new members on gentle walks and hikes — and, of course, tackle some serious elevation for those of us who apparently enjoy voluntarily climbing hills until our legs question our life choices 😄

In the last week of April, I walked/hiked 78 km with 1000 m of elevation gain. Last week wrapped up with another 65 km and 1225 m elevation.

This week is taper week for the marathon crew. Today we finished our 23 km L*D (long steady distance) walk, along with another 42 km of walks and hikes to complete throughout the week.

Current group priorities:
• strategic blister prevention and intervention
• stretching everything
• eating all we want
• checking weather apps obsessively
• waiting very impatiently for our Wild Her Ways hats to arrive 🧢✨

Strong women. Sore feet. Happy hearts.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all who mother, love, care, and nourish other people, all the creatures, and even the planet herself. ❤️

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the wonderful women of Wild Her Ways 🌿

Today we celebrate the mothers among us — and also the women who have mothered in countless other ways:
the aunties, stepmoms, mentors, nurturers, encouragers, listeners, protectors, healers, and heart-holders. The women who show up with snacks, wisdom, rides home, pep talks, spare mittens, and fierce love.

And to the women who mother the earth itself — who feel most alive among trees, rivers, mountains, wildflowers, birdsong, and open sky — thank you for the care you bring to this world and to each other.

May your day hold laughter, rest, fresh air, muddy boots, full hearts, and reminders that the way you love matters deeply. 🌲💚

05/07/2026

Let's keep our eyes open, Ladies!

Tick season is here! Protect yourself and your pets by covering up. Wear long sleeves, long pants, light coloured clothing, tuck pants into socks, and make sure you use a bug spray with DEET or Icaridin. Remember to always check yourself and your four-legged pals for ticks after leaving a grassy or wooded area.

Learn more at: https://www.alberta.ca/lyme-disease-tick-surveillance

Edit: This photo was taken on March 20, 2026, at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park.

05/06/2026

We thought it might be chilly down by the river—but the day turned out to be absolutely perfect. Sunshine, a light breeze, budding trees, dogs, beaver dams, and the best company… what more could you ask for?

We spent the afternoon tossing rocks into the water, each one carrying a little summer wish, sharing stories, discovering unexpected commonalities, and appreciating just how good this season of life feels.

And with Mother’s Day around the corner, a special thanks to my mom—who went on “strike” when I was 12 and taught me a lasting lesson about recognizing and appreciating the often-unseen labour of women in our lives.

What a beautiful way to spend an afternoon 💛

05/02/2026

Could we have asked for a more beautiful evening?

Eight of us set out under warm skies with stunning views from McHugh Bluff. We wandered west along Crescent, dropped into Sunnyside, then climbed back up the Wayne Wegner Trail—taking in the neighbourhood charm (and yes, a little “portrait photography” moment… no judgment 😄 Do as I say, not as I do).

From there, we crossed into Prince’s Island Park, where spring was just beginning to show herself—Diane Daffodil, Lynda Lilac, her sister Fanus Lilac, Lisa Zinnia, Denise Pansy, sisters Anita Tulip and Helle Tulip made their way over to see the few dogtooth primroses and brave daffodils emerging in that soft, golden light. We made our way to the beaver dam (no beavers this time!), but enjoyed plenty of birds, including a sandpiper, and a bit of playful rock tossing into the fast-moving Bow River.

We looped through Eau Claire and back to the base of McHugh Bluff, saying goodbye to Linda, who headed home to care for her foster dog, Eddie (available for adoption through Golden Rescue 💛). A few of us took on the stairs for one last burst of elevation—because why not?

All in all, a spectacular evening. Thanks so much, Gals!

05/02/2026

Yates Mountain delivered everything we could have asked for—and then some.

We arrived at Barrier Lake expecting the usual wind, but instead were gifted a calm, sun-filled day. The lake was still iced over, with hints of blue beneath, and Mount Baldy shone brilliantly in white.

All 11 of us made our way across the lake and up toward the first bench, sharing the trail (and a few high-fives) with a group of young adventurers on their first outing. With microspikes on and a mix of mud and ice underfoot, we began our steady climb—and once the elevation started… it really started.

Our first viewpoint was breathtaking—expansive views of the McConnell Thrust and Kananaskis Valley, with Prairie View Lookout looming ahead, steeper than we might have hoped. Still, up we went—carefully navigating icy sections, pausing for photos, and soaking it all in.

The final push to the summit of Yates Mountain rewarded us with pristine snow and stunning 360° views. At the Barrier Lake Fire Lookout, we enjoyed lunch on the helicopter pad and had a fascinating visit with Shane, the lookout attendant. (A return trip for a “mountain mansion concert” may be in our future!)

The descent brought a few heart-pounding moments (you know who you are 😄), but calm heads prevailed. Special thanks to Noella, our ever-watchful sweep, for making sure everyone got down safely.

Back at the parking lot, we caught up with Nicole, a conservation officer, and were reminded that bear season is here—so awareness is key.

All in all, a spectacular day: sunshine, elevation, incredible views, and just enough adventure to keep things interesting.

Grateful for each of you— 💛

04/23/2026

Earth Day 2026:

What a beautiful way to celebrate Earth Day with these true gems.

We arrived at Troll Falls under cool, overcast skies and set off to discover another story about trolls. Along the way we explored mountain trolls, forest trolls, underground trolls, and women trolls—and how some of their magic was lost as power shifted and the tension grew between wildness and control/order.

At Troll Falls, we met "the one who stayed"—rooted into the cliff to watch, witness, and remember. We reflected that not all strength moves. Some of it simply stays.

At Marmot Falls, some of us walked behind the roaring curtain of water, feeling its power in our chests. We remembered that not everything hidden is gentle, and some things are meant to be felt, not explained.

At Upper Falls, we admired the wild architecture of water and stone and reflected on trolls working with the land, leaving things better than they found them.

At lunch, we considered that trolls may symbolize staying grounded, respecting mystery, and living with the land rather than trying to control it. How trolls may not have been there lurking under bridges but may have instead been the bridges between the wildness and the need for order. We tied green yarn around our wrists and vowed to remember there are other stories of trolls than the bedtime ones we were told. 🧌

We continued through Hay Meadows to the Kananaskis River, celebrated SH's birthday, and returned through the lodgepole forest—rain-soaked, happy, and full of gratitude for Mother Earth.
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