by Brian Patton | Sep 29, 2026 | Home page News |
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... by Brian Patton | May 2, 2026 | Home page News |
Rock Isle Lake looking south from the Standish webcam, May 2, 2026 As reported in the Rocky Mountain Outlook, the snowpack at higher elevations in Banff is “truly extraordinary,” And the same is true for Kootenay, Yoho, and much of the Rockies.... by Brian Patton | Dec 2, 2025 | Home page News |
The Golden Triangle has been a popular route for touring motorists for nearly a century. But it’s also one of the best routes for accessing half-day and day hikes as well as several scenic backpacks. By spending a week or so on the triangle, you can... by Brian Patton | Oct 6, 2025 | Home page News |
The bridge across the Simpson River leading to Surprise Creek is an intriguing structure. It’s a bridge that has long linked Kootenay National Park to Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park in British Columbia. I highlighted this bridge around 5 years ago when I... by Brian Patton | Jun 26, 2025 | Home page News |
A rockfall that killed two hikers and injured three others at Banff’s Bow Glacier Falls dominated the news on Thursday, June 19. The event was of particular interest to us since it was one of the first trails we documented and measured for the first...