by Brian Patton | Jun 29, 2017 | Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Weather |
An above average snowpack in the Canadian Rockies will likely plague many high trails until late July this year (2017). Trails above 2200m (7,200ft) on north and east facing slopes will be particularly vulnerable to lingering snow banks. While snowpack tracked close... by Brian Patton | Jun 8, 2016 | Shuttle buses, Waterton Lakes National Park |
Hikers bound for several of Waterton Lakes National Park’s most popular trails won’t have the luxury of driving to trailheads on the Akamina Parkway this summer. Parks Canada has closed the popular 16-kilometre roadway from Waterton Townsite to Cameron... by Brian Patton | Jun 6, 2016 | Banff National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Weather |
It’s been one of the earliest springs on record. But if you’ve ever wondered why we don’t recommend for our readers to hit the high country trails, all you have to do is check out Waterton Lakes National Park trail conditions and you’ll see... 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 | Aug 4, 2014 | Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kananaskis Country, Kootenay National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Weather, Wildflowers
With hot weather in the upcoming forecast, my mind turns to the best alpine hikes in the Canadian Rockies. Back in the early days, people had a choice for cooling off during the heat of summer—go to a movie theatre (the first air-conditioned venues) or travel to the... by Brian Patton | Jul 22, 2014 | Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Yoho National Park
The first hot weather of summer brings to mind my favourite waterfall hikes in the Canadian Rockies. As snow and icefields start to melt, most of the waterfalls start to roar. Athabasca, Sunwapta, Takakkaw and Bow are all impressive cascades that are visited by...