Jenelle Cheetham

Jenelle Cheetham

Mount Lady Macdonald Scramble in Winter

03/21/16

I am not an advanced hiker by any means. At the beginning I was thinking "What did I get myself into? I am way to out of shape for this" as it was a steep climb that gains elevation quickly. As we progressed there were more boulders to climb around and a bit of scree slopes. It wasn't easy by any means but the challenge made the gorgeous views of canmore below and the surrounding mountains that much more rewarding and enjoyable. We went in March so it was a bit icy and muddy towards the top, which was more difficult coming down ( I slipped and fell a few times). I would not attempt this hike without poles unless you are really advanced. They will really save you balance wise and save your knees. Despite the difficulty of this hike I would really recommend it if you are up for a challenge cause at the end of the day we really enjoyed the views and felt great that we accomplished it! :)

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