Just an hour west of Calgary lies a place where civilization as you know it disappears. The beauty of the Rocky Mountains envelopes you, the air is scented with pine, and the reception bars on your cellphone wink out, one by one. You are officially on your own.

Kananaskis is often overlooked with nearby Canmore and Banff offering the comforts of big city life while enjoying the relaxation and scenery of the mountains. But after making a visit to Kananaskis Village and taking in the adventures the area has to offer, we’re certain you will be back over and over again.

The YEG Fitness family took a 3-day adventure to the beautiful Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in the early fall when there were still leaves on the trees after a late-summer snowfall. The drive into Kananaskis Village is one that takes you off the busy Trans Canada Highway so you can appreciate the beauty of the area. It gives you the opportunity to leave the busy city life behind get a feel for the adventure that awaits.