by Brian Patton | Jul 25, 2024 | Home page News |
Updated September 6, 2024. Visitation is slowly being restored in Jasper National Park following the July 22nd wildfire that decimated parts of the Athabasca Valley and Jasper Townsite. This includes a few short trails. For a complete list of roads, trails and... by Brian Patton | Jul 23, 2024 | Home page News |
When National Topographic System began creating hundreds of large scale maps covering Canada in 1927, it was a random grid. The system creators didn’t plan that two of the 46 maps covering the mountain parks would contain more than 70 excellent trails. When I... by Brian Patton | Jun 23, 2024 | Home page News |
A flash flood seriously damaged the Berg Lake trail and bridges on July 2, 2021. The massive damage resulted in the closure of what is undoubtedly the Rockies’ most popular backcountry destination. Following the flood, BC Parks needed to rebuild much of the... by Brian Patton | May 27, 2024 | Home page News |
A predatory grizzly bear attack late last September that left two people and their dog dead in their Red Deer River campsite has had a sobering effect on backpackers planning another season in the backcountry. Predatory bear attacks are rare. This one is undoubtedly... by Brian Patton | Apr 2, 2024 | Home page News, Jasper National Park |
Backcountry campsites have become more difficult to reserve on the most popular trails in the Mountain Parks. An increasing number of hikers are resorting to long-distance day hikes to experience the Rockies’ most scenic trips. We explore the advantages and... by Brian Patton | Mar 6, 2024 | Home page News, Kootenay National Park |
In 2020, Kootenay National Park marked its centennial. We published several postings that year celebrating the park’s backcountry past. We called for submissions for more photos from the park’s past. John Cuddeford, who worked on Kootenay Park’s...