Hiking Trips | Life in the Knife

Hiking the Ranney Hill Trail, NWT

Posted on15. Sep, 2009 by Shane.

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Looking for the highest view overlooking the area outside of Yellowknife? Hike no further than Ranney Hill just a few kilometres outside of the city. You can see Ranney Hill far in the distance from most high points in Yellowknife. It is a giant mound comprised of volcanic rock and pink granite. Once at the top we [...]

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Hiking the Prospector’s Trail in Yellowknife

Posted on30. Aug, 2009 by Shane.

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Looking for a hike close to Yellowknife? Look no further than the Prospector’s Trail at Fred Henne Park. This sunny August afternoon we wanted to go for a light hike near Yellowknife. The Prospector’s Trail offered a 4 km hike of short rocky climbs, smooth shield rock, boardwalks and narrow trails. Along the route we encountered a mix of [...]

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Hiking the Cameron Falls Trail, NWT

Posted on18. Aug, 2009 by Shane.

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Looking to discover your new favourite place to explore and relax in the outdoors of the Northwest Territories? We did… see the photos below. Hiking the Cameron Falls Trail in August has a magical quality about it and we were not alone to share in its glory. Many hikers of all ages were exploring [...]

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Hiking the Prelude Lake Nature Trail

Posted on14. Aug, 2009 by Shane.

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While researching our next NWT hiking adventure we wanted to experience something moderately challenging that showed us some great scenery too. And eventually, this fine August weekend, we found our next adventure hike at the Prelude Lake Territorial Park and Nature Trail. Prelude Lake is located roughly 30 KM from Yellowknife along the Ingraham Trail. You know you [...]

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Rat Lake and Tin Can Hill Hike

Posted on18. Mar, 2009 by Shane.

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I went on a short hike with Petra today across Rat Lake and up Tin Can Hill. It was a cold day for a hike by most peoples standards but being indoor 8 months of the year starts to drive you a little stir-crazy by March. And what better way to get [...]

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Cameron Falls Hike, NWT

Posted on27. Apr, 2008 by Shane.

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This was a great day for hiking. Even though there was still snow on the ground and the rivers and lakes were mostly frozen the hike to Cameron Falls was perfect. Not to mention, there were no bugs out yet – which is why we choose to hike now instead of later. Our [...]