by Brian Patton | Jul 22, 2019 | Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies, hiking, Home page News, Lake Louise
The expansion of shuttle bus routes at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake this summer promised to ease some of the congestion and improve access to these two popular destinations. But things haven’t been running smoothly. Here are some comments that were sent to my...
by Brian Patton | Jul 9, 2019 | hiking, Home page News, Waterton Lakes National Park, Wildfire
A lot of restoration is underway in Waterton Lakes National Park this summer as crews work to rebuild facilities, clear hazard trees, and restore roadways and trails in the wake of the devastating 2017 Kenow Wildfire. But limitations to motor vehicle access is...
by Brian Patton | Mar 17, 2019 | Home page News
Hikers have more options to reach popular trails at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake this summer. Banff National Park has announced an expanded schedule of shuttle bus service for the park this season, one that could help visitors travelling to and from the popular...
by Brian Patton | Jul 1, 2018 | backpacking, Canadian Rockies, hiking, Home page News, Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park
Last July 1st, blog correspondent Jim Shipley and his buddy Frank hiked to the top of The Nub in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park to celebrate Canada 150. As Jim’s photo attests, it was a little bit snowy backpacking into the park via Bryant Creek and Wonder...
by Brian Patton | Jul 17, 2017 | Banff National Park, Home page News, Kootenay National Park, Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park
Update July 31, 2017—Trails in the Sunshine Meadows and north along the Bow Valley Highline (Simpson Pass, Healy Pass, Egypt Lake, Whistling Pass) reopened Wednesday, July 26. But increased fire activity prompted Parks Canada to close the trails and Sunshine Village...
by Brian Patton | Apr 17, 2017 | gear, Home page News, technology
Once again, tick season is upon us. For most in the Rockies wood ticks are an annual nuisance that we suffer for a couple of months. The only defence is to tuck our pants into our socks and check ourselves carefully for the beasties following every hike. But in many...
