by Brian Patton | Jun 8, 2016 | Shuttle buses, Waterton Lakes National Park |
Hikers bound for several of Waterton Lakes National Park’s most popular trails won’t have the luxury of driving to trailheads on the Akamina Parkway this summer. Parks Canada has closed the popular 16-kilometre roadway from Waterton Townsite to Cameron... by Brian Patton | Jun 6, 2016 | Banff National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Weather |
It’s been one of the earliest springs on record. But if you’ve ever wondered why we don’t recommend for our readers to hit the high country trails, all you have to do is check out Waterton Lakes National Park trail conditions and you’ll see... by Brian Patton | May 1, 2016 | Trail running |
There is a notion that trail running in the Canadian Rockies is relatively new. Actually, it’s been around since the first recreational running shoes were created by Nike, Adidas and New Balance in the mid-1970s. I recall camping at Twintree Lake on... by Brian Patton | Jan 8, 2016 | Backpacking, Banff National Park, Great Divide Trail |
Of a number of trails that have disappeared since the first edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, Howse Pass may be the most famous. The trail up the Howse River to Howse Pass and the Columbia Valley beyond was first travelled by North West Company fur trader... by Brian Patton | Dec 9, 2015 | Outdoor gear, Technology |
When we set out to create the first edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, we needed a way of accurately measuring the trails, many of which had never been measured before. Professional surveying wheels with their small wheels and substantial weight were out of...