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Need some inspiration for your mountain adventures? Here you can read our tales from the Kananaskis wilderness as we hike, bike, paddle and ski our way around this majestic region. We’ll be writing about everything from hikes we love to how to dress for a day outdoors in the mountains. Our guides love sharing their insider knowledge with you!

Get 10% Off Our Suspension Bridge Tour!

Are you ready for some breathtaking views? We have the perfect escape for you.

Do You Need Mountain Bike Lessons?

Spring is here, and you know what that means… It’s time to hit the trails on your mountain bike!

Benefits of Corporate Outings

Did you know that 61% of employees have reported feeling burnt out?

Cross Country Skiing with Kids

January 27, 2022

Cross country skiing with your family is a fun, easily accessible, and inexpensive Winter activity.

Winter Layering for Mountain Adventures

January 21, 2022

One of the things I get asked on a daily basis is ‘what is the warmest product?’

Kananaskis Information Compilation

October 22, 2021

Here is our library of links to help you plan an amazing vacation or day trip in Kananaskis.

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Beginning June 2021, you will need to pay to enter Kananaskis Country.

Fat Biking in Canada

January 22, 2021

We feel pretty honoured to be included in Air Canada’s enRoute magazine article about Fat Biking in Canada.

Kananaskis Grooming is a GO!

November 2, 2020

A partnership between Alberta Parks and Nordiq Alberta will enable ski trail grooming for the 2021 season.

National Geographic’s 10 Must-Have Experiences in Alberta

Whether winter adventures or world-class festivals and museums ignite your imagination, you’ll find it in Alberta.

Curiocity’s Gaze in on our Stargazing Tour

February 25, 2020

Local company Kananaskis Outfitters has one-upped your date game Rolodex.

Outdoor Adventurers Share Their Favourite K-Country Activities

January 7, 2020

We tracked down three modern adventurers with ties to the Kananaskis region to see what they had to say.

Wild Jobs: Gear Shop Owners

November 29, 2019

When I’m not guiding, I love the diversity that entrepreneurship offers.

E-Bikes Approved in Kananaskis

October 8, 2019

E-bikes are now permitted on several trails near the Kananaskis Village in Bow Valley Provincial Park.

Get Geared Up: Summer Equipment Rentals at KO

If you’re interested in mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing or all of the above, you can do it here!

What Corporate Wellness Means to Us

Seeing teams bond and explore together in alternative atmospheres is a truly magical thing.

7 Things You Need to Do in Kananaskis Before All the Snow Melts

XC skiing, fat biking, stargazing, skating … there’s SO much to do before the snow melts.

Alberta, Canada as Your Next Winter Getaway? Yes. Seriously.

February 11, 2019

Here’s the thing. Canada can’t escape the winter. So Canadians have made it fun!

There may be a K-Country revival, but it’s still raw and rugged.

November 15, 2018

The momentum has really been building in Kananaskis.

Why You Need to Take a Road Trip To Kananaskis This Winter

November 5, 2018

Just an hour west of Calgary, lies a place where civilization as you know it disappears

Finding Gold in the Rockies

August 26, 2018

Outdoors enthusiasts know that these cooler temperatures bring about the perfect conditions for fall hiking and photo-worthy views.

Winter Activity – Play Outside Guide

February 23, 2018

The Play Outside Guide is a popular website for getting families outdoors and active!

The KO Team Visits Wild Life Distillery

November 5, 2017

The KO team visits the local distillery, Wild Life in Canmore.

How to Hike Safely

Tips and things to bring on a day hiking in the mountains.

Visiting Bear Country

Do I need bear spray? How to get that great bear photo and more tips on visiting Kananaskis.

Kananaskis aka Hollywood North

Many movies and commercials are filmed in Kananaskis.

Fat Tire Revolution

November 23, 2016

We invited Calgary Guardian writer Tyler Dixon to join us on a fat bike adventure.

Photographing the Aurora Borealis

November 5, 2016

It’s not as hard as you may think to photograph the aurora, but there are a couple of things that you need.

The day Barrier Lakes was drained

September 2, 2016

Where did all the water go?

Hikes we Like: Prairie View

August 28, 2016

This hike is a fairly easy 15-km loop that starts from the Barrier Dam parking lot.

Hikes we Like: Wasootch Ridge

August 26, 2016

An intermediate out and back hike off highway 40.