by Brian Patton | Oct 16, 2024 | Jasper National Park, Wildfire |
A wildfire consumed portions of the Athabasca Valley and Jasper townsite in late July. Parks Canada reopened many sections of the park on October 11, including the Maligne Lake Road and most of the trails that weren’t affected by the fire. Just in time for some... by Brian Patton | Jul 25, 2024 | Jasper National Park, Wildfire |
Updated September 6, 2024. Visitation is slowly being restored in Jasper National Park following the July 22nd wildfire that decimated parts of the Athabasca Valley and Jasper Townsite. This includes a few short trails. For a complete list of roads, trails and... by Brian Patton | Jul 23, 2024 | Maps |
When National Topographic System began creating hundreds of large scale maps covering Canada in 1927, it was a random grid. The system creators didn’t plan that two of the 46 maps covering the mountain parks would contain more than 70 excellent trails. When I... by Brian Patton | Jun 23, 2024 | Backcountry camping, Mount Robson Provincial Park |
A flash flood seriously damaged the Berg Lake trail and bridges on July 2, 2021. The massive damage resulted in the closure of what is undoubtedly the Rockies’ most popular backcountry destination. Following the flood, BC Parks needed to rebuild much of the... by Brian Patton | May 27, 2024 | Home page News |
A predatory grizzly bear attack late last September that left two people and their dog dead in their Red Deer River campsite has had a sobering effect on backpackers planning another season in the backcountry. Predatory bear attacks are rare. This one is undoubtedly...