by Brian Patton | Oct 23, 2013 | Banff National Park, Wildlife |
We don’t expect to see many animals when we’re hiking in the Canadian Rockies. Ground squirrels, grey jays and, if we’re on the right trail, maybe hoary marmots, pikas and ptarmigan. If we’re looking for wildlife, the big sexy kind like bear, bighorn... by Brian Patton | Oct 7, 2013 | Banff National Park, Larch viewing |
This post describes the best October hikes in Banff National Park – so don’t write off the autumn hiking season when the larch needles fall or the first snow dusts the high country of the park. October and even November have always been a favourite time to... by Brian Patton | Sep 16, 2013 | Banff National Park, Kananaskis Country, Yoho National Park |
Every September, alpine larch (Larix lyalli) needles turn a brilliant gold at higher elevations throughout the Canadian Rockies, and hikers are inspired by some of the best weather of the season to go in search of autumn splendour in the high, subalpine forest of the... by Brian Patton | Sep 15, 2013 | Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Larch viewing |
Wondering if the alpine larch needles in the Canadian Rockies have turned gold yet? Check out the Lake Louise Ski Resort webcams, including one on the shoulder of Whitehorn Mountain near the top of the Ptarmigan Chair (2400m/7874 ft). Peak of autumn colour is usually... by Brian Patton | Aug 27, 2013 | Banff National Park, Wildlife |
Banff National Park’s Helen Lake Hiking Trail is one of the most popular day hikes from the Icefield Parkway. It is also a favourite summer feeding ground for grizzly bears, particularly sow bears with cubs. Sometimes hikers and bears have coexisted peacefully.... by Brian Patton | Aug 13, 2013 | Banff National Park, Kananaskis Country |
By mid-summer, all of the snow has disappeared from the highest hiking trails in the Canadian Rockies parks and most hikers are in a bit better shape than they were in the spring. If you’d like to hike to the highest trail-accessible points in the parks, this is the...