Take a Hike With Meg

01/11/2026

5 stages of Beginner Syndrome:

1. Dreamer stage ✨️
2. Romanticizing stage 💭
3. Resolved stage 💪
4. The Attempt 🌟
5. Humbled😵

Dreaming of new activities is exciting! Fun! You imagine the joy it will bring you, whether that's summiting mountains or touring through a winter wonderland on shiny new skis! 🥾⛷️

You buy or gather everything you need to get started. You're going to do it! You try it... and realize it's a bit more challenging than you realized. 🥵😫

That's ok! Everyone had to start somewhere. Never be afraid to be a beginner!

01/02/2026

Happy New Year everyone! May your year be filled with excellent adventures and lots of cool nature photos! 😁🌿🌲🦋⛰️

10/18/2025

I've been laid up with a nasty cold this week. Tis the season 🤧 Remember to treat yourself kindly.

Please enjoy this gorgeous photo taken by

Hmm, maybe a new watercolor painting reference?

10/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving weekend everyone! I'm thankful to have beautiful trails to explore and people to explore them with!

09/23/2025

It does feel like that some days 😂

08/24/2025

Edworthy Falls via Elbow Lake Trail
Approximately 10.33km

This trail is beautiful the entire way. Elbow Lake is stunning, and hiking through the mountain valley was an absolute treat. We also encountered a covered wagon coming down the trail!

But also... It's places like this that remind me of my goals and dreams. I'm so glad I could get out and enjoy some mountain time ❤️⛰️🌲

New favorite trail? Yes. But really, they're all my favorites 💚

07/07/2025

A brand new adventure! This time, I visited part of western Latvia with Peter.

We ventured out to where the Baltic Sea meets the Gulf of Riga, and we visited a little ship graveyard. I can "sea" why people love the coast!

We also discovered the Jurtaka hiking trail and plan to do part of that in the future!

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07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦

May your adventures be filled with epic views, and may the land we adventure on remain beautiful forever ❤️🤍❤️⛰️🏞

06/20/2025

It is with a heavy heart I share a memorial tribute to acknowledge and honour the lives lost in the terrible rock slide yesterday on the Bow Glacier trail in Banff.

My heart goes out to all who are affected by this event.

The mountains are truly beautiful, but they are also powerful and unpredictable. We do all we can to mitigate risks, and this is a humbling reminder that we are still at the mercy of the world around us.

This loss hits a little harder... Those who were lost included people who were part of my foundational hiking group, Slow and Steady Hikers. The shock and sorrow of losing part of our community is hard to describe, but I am also in awe of that same community at this time.

Outdoor enthusiasts might have a few things we like to bicker about, but we all share passion for the natural world and our sport of choice. I'm proud to be part of this community, and I take heart in the outpouring of compassion and support shared amongst us.

06/12/2025

Last month I was thrilled to share a wonderful blog post all about taking photos with your phone, written by guest writer Megan Posein.

This month, I wrote for her website, Megan Posein Photography! If you're considering taking a trip, go check out Megan's blog to pick up some tips for trip planning! While you're there, check out some of Megan's AMAZING services for Jasper-based weddings and couples photos!

View the post, and Megan's full website at: https://www.meganposeinphotography.com/jasper-photographer-blog/trip-planning-how-to-break-down-your-preparations-and-ensure-an-amazing-adventure

06/12/2025

I was so startled by one of these little guys last summer at Miquelon PP that I actually screamed a little! 😂 Did you know there are three species of garter snake in Alberta? We have plains, red-sided, and wandering garter snakes!

Garter snakes might be small, but they’re social! In cooler months, they hibernate together in large groups - sometimes hundreds strong. They’re harmless, helpful and love eating pests like slugs and mice. If you see these social creatures sunbathing on a trail, give them space and a nod of thanks 🐍

🔗Learn more about garter snakes on our Living With Wildlife page: https://www.beaverhills.ca/get-involved/living-with-wildlife