by Brian Patton | Sep 28, 2018 | Outdoor gear |
When Mark’s suddenly released a line of permethrin-treated clothing under its WindRiver label this past spring, it came as a huge, personal surprise. For several years, I had been questioning why Canada was reluctant to approve insect-repellent clothing while it... by Brian Patton | Sep 8, 2018 | Backpacking, Banff National Park, Trip reports |
Every once in awhile, one of our contributors comes up with a better itinerary than what we feature in the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. That happened this month when Gavin Fitch sent us a report on his seven-day trip this August along Banff’s Sawback Range. We... by Brian Patton | Aug 10, 2018 | Banff National Park, Kootenay National Park, Wildfire |
Parks Canada has closed a number of trails in Kootenay and Banff National Parks due to wildfires that have been burning and expanding since late July. The Mount Wardle Fire in Kootenay Park has had the biggest impact, resulting in partial closure of Highway 93S, and... by Brian Patton | Jul 1, 2018 | Backpacking, Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park, Trip reports |
If you went somewhere special in the Canadian Rockies this Canada Day, send a photo, location, and brief description of your special day to oromaniacs@gmail.com. Blog correspondent Jim Shipley photographed his buddy Frank (above) atop The Nub in Mount Assiniboine... by Brian Patton | Jun 14, 2018 | Outdoor gear |
After years of frustration, Canadians are now able to purchase clothing that is commercially treated to protect against mosquitoes and ticks and the diseases they can carry. Using “No Fly Zone by Burlington” technology, Marks (aka Marks Work Wearhouse)...