
Canadian Rockies Hiking Books
Canadian Rockies Trail Guide
Are you looking for Canadian Rockies hiking books? Over 50 years ago, the first edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide was written by Brian Patton and Bart Robinson, allowing casual hikers and experienced backcountry enthusiasts alike access to information on hiking trails of the Canadian Rockies. It became the “bible” of Canadian Rockies hiking books and the all-time best-selling title for the activity.
Now in its 10th edition and in full colour, and covering over 3,400 kilometres of hiking trails, the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide remains a bestseller.
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50 Years: Canadian Rockies Trail Guide
First published in 1971, the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide by Brian Patton and Bart Robinson is fully revised for 2022 and is now in full colour. Known affectionately by locals as the “Bible,” we’ve taken a deep dive looking back on the history of the book and the two authors behind its success on this page.
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Brazeau River bridge replaced
One of the most popular circuit backpacks in the Canadian Rockies is navigable as of September 2026 thanks to the replacement of the Brazeau River bridge below the outlet to Brazeau Lake . The bridge washed out in the spring of 2022. This left an intimidating ford of...


