It had been a long time since we'd done any hiking, and autumn without hiking isn't really autumn. So we decided to take a hike at Green Mountain. It was a nice surprise, a very pleasant hike, not too...
Escalade de bloc au parc du mont Durocher
A day of bouldering exploration at Mont Durocher Park in the Laurentians. The aim was to discover this sector, newly opened by the FQME. The site is really very nice for intermediate and experienced climbers, and...
Escalade de bloc au parc Les Bouleaux
A day of bouldering exploration in Les Bouleaux park in the Laurentians. The aim was to see what the boulders look like in this little-known area. It could become a good alternative to Val-David, whose boulders are...
Ouest canadien 2021: Journal de bord jour 13
Last day for me in Western Canada. Tomorrow, I'll be heading back to Montreal while Marie and Laurianne continue their stay. For the occasion, we wanted to do a hike that is reputedly magnificent: Cirque Peak. Raf also joined us...
Ouest canadien 2021: Journal de bord jour 12
After a day in the mountains yesterday, today we're taking to the water. Western Canada is known for its beautiful mountains, but it's also a world-famous place for white-water enthusiasts. To check this out, we're going rafting on the...
Ouest canadien 2021: Journal de bord jour 11
For the regulars, you'll know that of all the sports and activities I do, rock climbing is a bit of a favorite. Of course, when I left for the Rockies, I planned to do at least one day of rock climbing. Unfortunately, it was a bit...
Ouest canadien 2021: Journal de bord jour 10
Sleeping in! It had been a long time. We really needed it. Even so, we can't stay in bed until 12 p.m., as our room has to be vacated by 11. We're changing accommodation today, as Laurianne will be joining us for the...
Ouest canadien 2021: Journal de bord jour 9
Today we meet up with Raph, who will accompany us for a hike in Johnston Canyon, a walk in Banff, a canoe trip and a visit to a local gin distillery. A varied program perfect for today's overcast weather. Johnston...
Ouest canadien 2021: Journal de bord jour 8
The alarm goes off early, very early, this morning. It's about 4:50 a.m. The goal is to make it to the Moraine Lake parking lot before it's full. Then the plan is to enjoy the view of the lake for a while, before setting off on a hike from...
Ouest canadien 2021: Journal de bord jour 7
The day began with a nice lie-in. The previous day's hike had made us work hard, so we were entitled to a little rest. But we still wanted to make the most of our time in the Rockies, so the day wasn't totally...