by Brian Patton | Mar 16, 2025 | Home page News |
I’ve always supported and promoted Canadian manufacturers of hiking gear. And what better time to highlight these products when so many Canadians are working to purchase goods produced in this country. I’ve highlighted Canadian-made products in previous... 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... by Andrew Hempstead | Jan 14, 2024 | Home page News, Shuttle buses |
Getting to Moraine Lake in 2024 is the same as 2023, when Moraine Lake Road was closed to personal vehicles. Moraine Lake shuttles are the best way to Moraine Lake from Lake Louise and Banff, but there are other options. Moraine Lake Road Seasonal Closure Moraine Lake... by Brian Patton | Dec 7, 2023 | Backpacking, Home page News |
Backpackers often carry a lot of sophisticated and expensive technology these days. But they are notoriously frugal when it comes to their food, often subsisting on a variety of grocery store concoctions when they head to the backcountry. So, what better way to...