ACMG Certified Hiking Guide and Wilderness First Responder based in Canmore, Alberta. Alex specializes in backcountry safety, wildlife encounters, and high-altitude expedition planning in the Canadian Rockies.
Living in the shadow of the Three Sisters, Alex Mackenzie has spent the last 12 years guiding clients through the rugged terrain of Banff and Jasper National Parks. As a certified member of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG), his knowledge covers everything from reading avalanche terrain to proper bear spray usage. He offers technical advice on gear selection for extreme weather, navigating the Icefields Parkway safely in shoulder seasons, and the physical realities of glacier travel. Alex’s content is designed for outdoor enthusiasts who want to push their limits without compromising safety, offering a boots-on-the-ground perspective that generic travel guides lack.