The winter sun rises over Miner's Peak, as seen from the saddle of Ha Ling Trail. Photo, Jeromy Farkas cal

Two peaks for the price of one: Canmore double-header doesn’t disappoint

by · Calgary Herald

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to win a bet?

If you’ve spent much time in Canmore, there are good odds that you’ve heard at least one version of this story. According to one telling, Canmore’s main peak was named in 1896 following a bet about who would be first to climb it. After much talk, $50 was finally put on the line – and the race was on.