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...
by Brian Patton | Jul 31, 2021 | canadian rockies trail guide, hiking, Home page News, Kootenay National Park, Wildfire
Climate change has replaced cloudy skies and rainy days with forest fire smoke. The summer of 2021 is no exception. One of the problems in the early days of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide was cloudy conditions and showers. Thanks to these unsettled conditions, it...
by Brian Patton | Dec 26, 2020 | Banff National Park, canadian rockies trail guide, hiking, Home page News
The original Guide to Hiking Trails in the vicinity of Storm Mountain Lodge was published in 1978. The text and design was created by then lodge co-owner Jim Thorsell. After the lodge changed ownership, the book was out of print for three decades. Many things changed...
