by Andrew Hempstead | May 22, 2022 | Maps |
Gem Trek Maps have been integrated into the new edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. Since first being published in 1971, the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide has used black and white line-drawing maps to illustrate trails. Through a co-operative agreement for the... by Andrew Hempstead | May 15, 2022 | Book launch, Canadian Rockies Trail Guide |
Summerthought is pleased to announce the publication of the 10th edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. We have been working on the new edition for over two years. As is always the case with a new edition, we have done extensive research by hiking as many trails... by Andrew Hempstead | Jun 27, 2020 | Technology |
Two of the biggest problems in creating the first trail guide to the Canadian Rockies was the accurate measurement of trail distances and elevations. Distance was the most important element for the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. We solved the problem by creating trail... by Andrew Hempstead | Sep 27, 2015 | Banff National Park, Larch viewing |
2023 UPDATE: Access to Moraine Lake is now restricted. See this page: Getting to Moraine Lake for more information. Although the hiking season is generally spent trying to avoid the crowds, today we headed up to do the Larch Valley Hike on what is surely the busiest... by Andrew Hempstead | Apr 19, 2015 | Shuttle buses, Yoho National Park |
Getting a seat on the bus to Lake O’Hara has always been a challenge, with keen hikers marking their calendars three months in advance to ensure they call on the correct day and ensure themselves access to this very special place. As of 2015, the process has...