by Andrew Hempstead | Jun 27, 2020 | Technology |
Two of the biggest problems in creating the first trail guide to the Canadian Rockies was the accurate measurement of trail distances and elevations. Distance was the most important element for the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. We solved the problem by creating trail... by Brian Patton | Mar 31, 2020 | Banff National Park, Technology |
Click on Epic Films for the Great Indoors to access the Banff Centre’s page featuring films from the cancelled world tour and 2018 available for free viewing at home during the coronavirus crisis. You can watch these selections on your digital tablet or computer, or... by Brian Patton | Mar 17, 2020 | Backpacking, Outdoor gear, Technology |
A veteran solo backpacker looks back to a decade of exploration on the remote trails of Banff, Jasper and the Willmore Wilderness and provides useful tips for today’s wilderness travellers. Back before there were text-enabled GPS units, solar panels with power... by Brian Patton | Oct 25, 2017 | Outdoor gear, Technology |
After years of searching for the perfect water filter for the backcountry, I recently discovered the Katadyn BeFree Microfilter with Hydrapak 0.6L flask—a water filter and soft, collapsible bottle that comes very close to the good old days of scooping water directly... by Brian Patton | Apr 17, 2017 | Home page News, Outdoor gear, 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... by Brian Patton | Dec 9, 2015 | Outdoor gear, Technology |
When we set out to create the first edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, we needed a way of accurately measuring the trails, many of which had never been measured before. Professional surveying wheels with their small wheels and substantial weight were out of...