by Andrew Hempstead | Sep 28, 2013 | Banff National Park, hiking, Trans Canada Trail
When completed, the Trans Canada Trail will extend 23,500 kilometres (14,600 miles) from coast to coast, with a spur leading from Edmonton up through the Yukon to the Arctic Ocean. Around 80% of the trail has been completed, with section south of Banff National Park...
by Brian Patton | Sep 28, 2013 | hiking, National Parks
Canadian Rockies Trail Guide contributor Jim Thorsell sends along this photo of fresh snow and golden larches at Brewer Lakes in the Purcell Range. He comments that “about 1/3 of larches as of 25 Sept had turned so our larch season is later here with a peak this...
by Brian Patton | Sep 16, 2013 | Banff National Park, hiking, Kananaskis Country, Yoho National Park
Every September, alpine larch (Larix lyalli) needles turn a brilliant gold at higher elevations throughout the Canadian Rockies, and hikers are inspired by some of the best weather of the season to go in search of autumn splendour in the high, subalpine forest of the...
by Brian Patton | Sep 15, 2013 | Banff National Park, hiking
Wondering if the alpine larch needles in the Canadian Rockies have turned gold yet? Check out the Lake Louise Gondola’s “Larch Cam”, located on the shoulder of Whitehorn Mountain near the top of the Ptarmigan Chair (2400m/7874 ft). Peak of autumn colour is usually the...
by Brian Patton | Sep 6, 2013 | 2013 Floods, Kananaskis Country
Highway 40 running over Highwood Pass in Kananaskis Country reopened on September 4, 2013, for the first time this year following June flooding that damaged several sections of the road. It is the highest public road in Canada and provides access to several popular...
