by Andrew Hempstead | Sep 27, 2015 | Banff National Park, Larch viewing |
2023 UPDATE: Access to Moraine Lake is now restricted. See this page: Getting to Moraine Lake for more information. Although the hiking season is generally spent trying to avoid the crowds, today we headed up to do the Larch Valley Hike on what is surely the busiest... by Brian Patton | Sep 23, 2015 | Lake O'Hara, Larch viewing, Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Yoho National Park |
It’s larch viewing season in the Canadian Rockies and just like Halloween and Christmas, alpine larches (Larix lyallii) are providing an annual celebration in the Rockies’ high country. And despite rather grim weather last weekend, hundreds of larch... by Brian Patton | Sep 19, 2014 | Lake O'Hara, Larch viewing, Yoho National Park
Ask me about the best alpine larch trails in North America and I won’t hesitate to tell you Lake O’Hara. And the best time to be there is the third weekend in September. But if you don’t have a booking for the Lake O’Hara Lodge, Elizabeth Parker Hut, campground or... by Brian Patton | Oct 7, 2013 | Banff National Park, Larch viewing |
This post describes the best October hikes in Banff National Park – so don’t write off the autumn hiking season when the larch needles fall or the first snow dusts the high country of the park. October and even November have always been a favourite time to... by Brian Patton | Sep 15, 2013 | Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Larch viewing |
Wondering if the alpine larch needles in the Canadian Rockies have turned gold yet? Check out the Lake Louise Ski Resort webcams, including one on the shoulder of Whitehorn Mountain near the top of the Ptarmigan Chair (2400m/7874 ft). Peak of autumn colour is usually...