by Brian Patton | Sep 6, 2017 | Banff National Park, Elk Lakes Provincial Park, Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park, Wildfire |
As British Columbia experiences its worst wildfire season ever, the BC Wildfire Service has closed access to the backcountry in the Rocky Mountain Forest District in the province’s southeast corner, which includes Mount Assiniboine, Elk Lakes and... by Brian Patton | Aug 20, 2017 | Backpacking, Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies Trail Guide |
The trail to the Castleguard Meadows via Alexandra and Castleguard Rivers has never been easy. But since we first included it in the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, there has been no maintenance and things have only gotten worse. A few intrepid backpackers make the... by Brian Patton | Aug 14, 2017 | Trip reports, Weather |
Many hikers are calling this the summer of wildfire smoke, but it’s also the summer of avalanche debris. These hiking obstacles are the result of heavy spring snowfall followed by avalanches that deposited trees and other debris across mountain park trails. It... by Brian Patton | Aug 6, 2017 | Kootenay National Park, Wildfire |
Update August 16, 2017—The trail to Floe Lake and the southern half of The Rockwall Trail have reopened. Keep track of current conditions on the Kootenay National Park Trail Condition Report. The Verdant Creek wildfire has claimed another popular hiking area in... by Brian Patton | Jul 23, 2017 | Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park, Wildfire |
Update July 31, 2017—Though trails in the southern half of Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park reopened Wednesday, July 26, increased fire activity and a forecast of continued hot, dry weather prompted BC Parks to close the park again on Monday, July 31st. For the...