by Brian Patton | Jun 1, 2023 | Banff National Park, canadian rockies trail guide, hiking, Home page News
As the coauthor of a venerable trail guide to the Canadian Rockies, people are always asking me: “What is your favourite trail?” My usual bemused response is: “The last time I hiked when the weather was good and the trail uncrowded.”But...
by Brian Patton | May 8, 2023 | backpacking, canadian rockies trail guide, hiking, Home page News
For over five decades the authors of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide have been using and recommending supplementary maps for the mountain parks. In that time, maps have evolved in both quality and coverage. Maps in guidebooks are limited at best....
by Andrew Hempstead | Dec 4, 2022 | canadian rockies trail guide
Stuart Howe, a local hiking enthusiast, recently sat down with Canadian Rockies Trail Guide author Brian Patton to talk about the history of the book, its importance to the local hiking community, and the impact it’s had on Canadian Rockies hiking in general. To...
by Andrew Hempstead | Jun 10, 2022 | book launch, canadian rockies trail guide
To celebrate the new edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, we opted for a small get together at Baker Creek Chalets with the authors and publishers. Steak dinner, wine, and lots of reminiscing made for a memorable night for all involved. ...
by Andrew Hempstead | May 22, 2022 | canadian rockies trail guide, maps
Gem Trek Maps have been integrated into the new edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. Since first being published in 1971, the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide has used black and white line-drawing maps to illustrate trails. Through a co-operative agreement for the...
by Andrew Hempstead | May 15, 2022 | book launch, canadian rockies trail guide
Summerthought is pleased to announce the publication of the 10th edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. We have been working on the new edition for over two years. As is always the case with a new edition, we have done extensive research by hiking as many trails...
