Big Grey Rocks: Kids Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Snowshoeing and More in Banff, Kananaskis and Beyond

We're an outdoor family. I'm an outdoor dad. My sons are outdoor kids. We hike, bike, snowshoe, ski and more in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It's the wildest backyard on earth, and we'd like to share it with you, your kids and your family.

Friday, 12 February 2016

Youth Ice Climbing with the University of Calgary

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Mack belaying his old man. One of the dilemmas facing parents who want their teenagers to get off their butts and go hiking, is the lac...

Saturday, 2 August 2014

Hiking with Kids at Mt. Assiniboine: An amazing backcountry experience for the whole family

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On the Nublet, Mt. Assiniboine in the background. Something amazing happens when you and your kids are dropped off by a helicopter in t...

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Friday, 25 July 2014

Hiking with Kids in Kananaskis: The Vaults of Mt. McGillivray

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A giant vault blasted into the side of a mountain, then abandoned and almost forgotten. What's not to get excited about if you're...

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Raising Outdoor Kids: 3 ways you know it's working

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1. Being an outdoor teenager provides social status. My oldest son is in the 8th grade, and one of his friends is selling home made surv...

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Tuesday, 14 January 2014

Raising Outdoor Kids: Scrapes, scratches, bruises and non-fatal cuts build character

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I came across an article today titled Barrier to Active Play: Safety Concerns . The thesis of the article is that one of the biggest bar...

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Ken Schmaltz: I've been playing in the Canadian Rocky Mountains since I was six. These days I hike, scramble, snowshoe, backcountry ski and throw in a little mountaineering and ice climbing for fun. But some of my favorite hikes are the ones with my sons and reliving the wonder of the mountains through their eyes. In my work life, I'm executive director of Crossing the Divide Experience, a non-profit that takes disadvantaged youth to the backcountry. Check it out at www.crossingthedivide.com

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