Goal: $750

Minimum donation per participant: $30

All donations to AWA are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

It’s a rare opportunity to safely walk through this deeply cut section of the river and at same time observe river and ice dynamics. And it’s a chance to get out in the winter.

Total walking time about 3 hours

Good winter boots
Spikes/cleats and walking poles highly recommended (these can be hired from various places, including the U of C Outdoor Centre)
Possibly snow shoes if more snow falls
Warm clothing
Backpack with extra layers and snacks/water

The difficulty rating is moderate except for the rather steep access and exit trails.

Join local residents Kris and Heinz Unger for an ice walk adventure through the frozen Waiparous ‘canyon’. The creek is a tributary of the Ghost River and we will start just upstream from the confluence in the Village of Waiparous. We will get some rays of sunshine into the steep-walled valley to provide contrasting light and shade as we hike up the frozen creek. Often you can hear or even see the water flowing under the ice and snow cover. It gives a very different perspective on the valley that’s not easily accessed most of the year. We’ll return to the parked vehicles in Waiparous Village via an easy, groomed trail on the top of the south embankment with some dramatic views down into the ‘canyon’.