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Favourite waterfall hikes in the Canadian Rockies

by Brian Patton | Jul 22, 2014 | Banff National Park, hiking, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, National Parks, Waterton Lakes National Park, Yoho National Park

The first hot weather of summer has descended on the Rockies, and as snow and icefields start to melt, most of the waterfalls start to roar. Athabasca, Sunwapta, Takakkaw and Bow are all impressive cascades that are visited by roadside visitors every summer. But for...

Stanley Glacier trail closed for repairs in Kootenay National Park

by Brian Patton | Jul 15, 2014 | 2013 Floods, Banff National Park, hiking, Kootenay National Park

One of Kootenay Park’s most popular half-day hikes, the 4.2-km Stanley Glacier trail (161), will be closed from Wednesday, July 16 to August 31 while the flood-damaged trailhead bridge over the Vermilion River is being replaced. Restrooms and the south half of the...

Wildfire triggers trail closures in Banff Park

by Brian Patton | Jul 14, 2014 | Banff National Park, hiking

The Spreading Creek Fire, ignited by lightning on Alberta forest land east of Saskatchewan River Crossing on July 3, has expanded into Banff National Park and resulted in the closure of several popular trails. Parks Canada has closed trails around Saskatchewan River...

Hydrating with SteriPEN in the Canadian Rockies

by Brian Patton | Jul 11, 2014 | hiking, technology

This week’s warm weather brought memories of a day hike last summer during similar conditions. As has been my habit, I didn’t bring enough water for the day, and by the time we were halfway through our hike, my water bottle was empty. And has been my habit over many...

Popular trails thawing in the Mountain Parks

by Brian Patton | Jul 5, 2014 | Banff National Park, hiking, Jasper National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Yoho National Park

The endless winter has finally loosened its grip in the Canadian Rockies, and high country trails are slowly opening up in all the Mountain Parks. Following are latest conditions from some of the most popular hiking destinations: Sunshine Meadows. The shuttle bus to...

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