Welcome!
Imagine hiking to an alpine meadow full of beautiful wildflowers, cresting a mountain ridge with an awe-inspiring view, or standing on the edge of a majestic alpine lake watching a trout rise to feed on the surface.
In my travels around the globe to hike, backpack and fly fish, I've come to appreciate guides with local knowledge. As a born and raised Calgarian, the Foothills and the Rocky Mountains of Southern Alberta have been my local playground for over 40 years—and it's my passion to share my love of this area with others.
I'm a Hiking Guide with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, an Interpretive Guide with the Interpretive Guides Association, and an active member of the Angling Outfitters and Guides Association of Alberta. As a certified guide, your safety and satisfaction are my highest priority.
To create a truly memorable experience, I believe in a collaborative tour planning process. So let's get started creating your ideal adventure!
Please contact me directly for any additional questions you might have, or to book your next alpine experience.
Here's what past adventurers have said about their Alpine Experiences!
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This was our first fish and hike experience and Peter blew us away! We traveled with four adults and two babies under the age of two. Our group caught six... read more fish in total and one keeper. Peter is extremely knowledgeable on the flora and fauna of the area and was an excellent fishing guide. This trip was the perfect combination of fishing and hiking! We highly recommend Peter and the Alpine Experience. We hope to plan another trip with him in the future!
9/19/2022Peter was the absolute best! It was a beautiful day at a beautiful lake and the fishing was awesome! Would highly recommend this to anyone, especially anyone trying it for... read more the first time. It was our first time ever fly fishing and we all had a really great time. Thanks Peter!!
8/16/2022My wife and I have been out on a couple of trips with Peter and they have been awesome! He is super knowledgeable and experienced with both hiking and fishing... read more (fly fishing, in particular). He prepared us well with a detailed recommended gear list and chose a trial (& lake) that was well suited for our abilities (we are experienced hikers and intermediate anglers), that wasn’t busy. We both caught fish which as Peter says, “is the bonus - as the scenery is spectacular”. We highly recommend a trip with Peter and will likely book a snowshoe trip with him this winter.
8/02/2022What a blast going on a hike with Peter! It was our thirteen year old granddaughter’s first foray into the Canadian Rockies and a truly awesome experience for all... read more of us. The way up to Lake Helen was beautiful, and even more stunning once we arrived there. Peter shared his knowledge of the wildflowers and trees and, importantly, prepared us on bear safety. Without a doubt, we hope to one day return to do another amazing hike with him.
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If you’re staying in Calgary and looking for a way to get to the mountains for the day, I highly recommend booking with Peter. He and his wife Deb... read more picked a colleague and I up from our hotel and drove us out to Kootenay National Park for a delightful day of snowshoeing. Peter and Deb really went above and beyond to ensure we had a great day. The trail they selected was stunning, and - since it was Easter - Peter even surprised us with some chocolates he hid on the trail. We had mentioned we were hoping to see Banff so after hiking they took us to a brewery and wonderful overlook.
4/18/2022We had an unforgettable day snowshoeing in the pristine backcountry. Peter’s attention to detail was impeccable, from the gear list to the timing and logistics of our adventure. He was... read more attentive to our needs and very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be going on more outdoor adventures with Peter as our guide.
3/13/2022We went on a winter snow shoeing trip. The highlights were the amazing views which is why I recommend Peter and Deb. They know the area so well and picked... read more a route that was appropriate for us with spectacular views. They come prepared with extra equipment and safety supplies which made us feel safe and secure.
2/25/2022Peter was a great guide! We did an alpine lake fishing experience which was truly incredible. Peter helped us be well prepared, shared many helpful tips beforehand for making the... read more most of our experience, and did a great job guiding us through the day. We caught some cool fish and the scenery was truly incredible. Felt very safe and Peter asked questions to make sure we could modify if we needed to physically or risk-wise. Highly recommend going with Peter!
10/17/2021