by Brian Patton | Jan 11, 2014 | Jasper National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park |
I’m not a big social media fan. I don’t maintain a Facebook page or have a Twitter feed. But lately I’ve been checking out some Facebook pages linked to Parks Canada or created by local support groups. Without exception, I’ve discovered some great current news posted... by Brian Patton | Jan 4, 2014 | Backpacking |
When Bart Robinson and I first published the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, we wanted to provide information on all the known trails in the mountain parks. In addition to the primary day hikes and backpacks we surveyed and measured ourselves, we also collected snippets... by Brian Patton | Dec 23, 2013 | Books |
Books are always a good gift at Christmas time, and here are some suggestions for anyone on your list who loves mountains, and particularly the backcountry of the Canadian Rockies. My first two recommendations are classics, but still readily available throughout the... by Brian Patton | Dec 7, 2013 | Maps, Technology |
When my home on an obscure street in small-town British Columbia made it to Google Street View last year, I realized it was only a matter of time until we would be “clicking” our way down the trails in the Canadian Rockies. Sure enough, Parks Canada and Google Maps... by Brian Patton | Nov 4, 2013 | History |
I arrived in Banff in a snowstorm on Halloween night 1967 to prepare for my first job in the Canadian Rockies as a ski patrolman at Lake Louise. The next day I headed for Monod’s to look for the skis and boots that would see me through the season. From previous visits...