by Brian Patton | Jun 12, 2020 | Backpacking, COVID-19, Trip reports |
We’re still wondering whether there will be much backcountry travel in the Mountain Parks during this coronavirus summer. But you can still make dozens of virtual treks in the Canadian Rockies on the YouTube channel while you’re waiting. These... by Brian Patton | May 9, 2020 | Backpacking, COVID-19 |
Updated July 28, 2020 Parks Canada began lifting COVID-19 restrictions and closures in the National Parks on Monday, June 1. Most trails and day use areas are now open throughout the Mountain Parks. All camping facilities, including backcountry campsites,... by Brian Patton | Mar 31, 2020 | Banff National Park, Technology |
Click on Epic Films for the Great Indoors to access the Banff Centre’s page featuring films from the cancelled world tour and 2018 available for free viewing at home during the coronavirus crisis. You can watch these selections on your digital tablet or computer, or... by Brian Patton | Mar 24, 2020 | Weather |
In these uncertain times, it’s hard to guess what the 2020 season holds for hikers. But snow pillows are predicting one of the latest hiking seasons in recent years. Since I started writing this blog back around 2014, I’ve tried to predict when the first... by Brian Patton | Mar 17, 2020 | Backpacking, Outdoor gear, Technology |
A veteran solo backpacker looks back to a decade of exploration on the remote trails of Banff, Jasper and the Willmore Wilderness and provides useful tips for today’s wilderness travellers. Back before there were text-enabled GPS units, solar panels with power...