Wild Her Ways: Women's Hiking Studio

03/23/2026

03/23/2026

Well that was a blast—another L*D (long steady distance) walk in the books! 👟🔥

We kicked things off yesterday morning with a very important discussion: is this actually spring, or is Calgary just teasing us again? Verdict—still unclear, but we’re getting seriously dialed in. Layers? Nailed it. Socks, shoes, packs, snacks? Elite-level decisions all around. 👍

Then off we went—19km under pure sunshine (a small miracle in itself), cruising west along Memorial Drive all the way to Bowness and the marathon turnaround point. With that, we’ve officially covered every stretch of the 42km route. Let’s gooo!

And apparently, we weren’t the only ones impressed… smiles, claps, and even a few honks of encouragement along the way. Honestly, with our blistering pace, can you blame them? 😉

Feeling strong, feeling ready—8 weeks to go.
Yay team! 💪✨

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

Coal Creek Ice Adventure!

03/12/2026

We pivot like ballerinas.

When the forecast called for –22°C and a yellow snowfall warning, we switched gears away from Rawson Lake. We headed south to the Sheep River area to hike Coal Creek. What a good decision! It was sunny, warm (-2) and the roads were clear.

Eight brave souls crossed the frozen Sheep River despite hearing some crunching and cracking at first (just the surface ice giving way — still solid underneath!). After a few nervous yelps, we headed down the frozen and shallower, Coal Creek in search of the elusive waterfall that can’t be reached in warmer temperatures without galoshes.

And what magic we found!

Mother Nature is a truly gifted artist when ice and water are her medium. Along the way we discovered a bird’s nest tucked under a creek bank, a strange mass of moss and roots suspended like a frozen sculpture, and countless tracks in the snow — squirrels, birds, and all kinds of woodland creatures.

We also spotted cougar tracks along the creek banks, which quickly encouraged the more ice-averse among us to stay firmly on the creek bed! At one point it even looked like something — perhaps a cougar cub or maybe a bobcat — had been chasing something across the ice.

Thankfully, the lovely deer tracks mostly guided us away from the hidden open water lurking beneath the eight inches of fresh snow… although a few of us did break through. Very refreshing!

We persevered and were rewarded with a pretty frozen waterfall at the end of the canyon. What a dramatic place to stop for lunch and literally spill the tea (poor LP and FG!)

The walk back was quicker but still a good trek. In total we logged close to 10 km, finishing with a much more confident crossing of the Sheep River and a final big climb up the hill to the parking lot. We were satisfied — and rather pleased with ourselves. Another unforgettable winter adventure! ❄️

03/12/2026

Some mountains are climbed with boots; others with courage, medicine and the gift of a donor.

Today is National Kidney Awareness Day. 💚

Our Wild Her Ways sister, Tracey E, just celebrated an incredible milestone — five years since her kidney transplant.

Today, Tracey shares her story, her photos, and her heartfelt gratitude for the medical teams, kidney research, the love and support she received, and the extraordinary gift from her donor that made this second chapter possible.

Because of organ donation, Tracey gets to keep doing what she loves — climbing mountains, sharing laughter on the trail, and celebrating this beautiful stage of life with all of us.

Today we celebrate a vibrant, joyful woman who reminds us that life, health, and every step on the trail are precious gifts.

And today we also remember the quiet power of organ donation — a decision that can truly save a life.

Tracey, we are so grateful to share these trails with you.

We love you. 💚

Inspired by Tracey’s story? 💚

One simple step can save lives. In Canada, you can register as an organ donor in just a few minutes through your provincial registry. In Alberta, you can sign up through the Alberta Organ and Tissue Donation Registry or indicate your wishes when renewing your driver’s licence or health card. You can also consider becoming a living kidney donor through Alberta's Living Donor--Give Life program.

Just as important — tell your family about your decision.

Organ donation can give someone more years, more memories, and more chances to live fully — just like Tracey.

03/09/2026

23km...11weeks until marathon day!

03/09/2026

Got our 23km in! Hurray to us! 11 more weeks to go! Woo hoo! Super windy, super warm, super good pace!