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Hiking Parker Ridge in Banff National Park
The switchbacking trail to the alpine summit of Parker Ridge in northern Banff National Park has a reputation for being the most scenic short hike in the Canadian Rockies. On Sunday, July 28, 2013, I recorded my 57th “ascent” of the ridge. Most of my Parker Ridge...
Numa Creek wildfire, Kootenay National Park
A wildfire that started small in Kootenay National Park’s Numa Creek drainage on Thursday, July 25, 2013, has spread to 50 hectares and forced the closure of the central section of the popular Rockwall Trail. Parks Canada has closed the Numa Creek drainage until...
Paint Pots and Rockwall Trail detour in Kootenay
Due to flooding, there is currently a trail detour in Kootenay National Park (summer 2013) that affects the Paint Pots and Rockwall Trails. Rock foundations and truncated trail mark where the suspension bridge to the Paint Pots spanned the Vermilion River in Kootenay...
Hiking Trail Update for Waterton Lakes National Park
On June 19th, Waterton Lakes National Park received over 200mm of rain in less than 24 hours. Flooding created major washouts along the first 7 km of the Akamina Parkway, cutting access to Cameron Lake and several trails that branch from that road. Lauren Baker of...
Hiking Trail Update for southern Banff National Park
As of July 14, 2013, many trails within the southern half of Banff National Park have reopened after June flooding. Although many backcountry bridges have been compromised, stream levels are now low enough for careful fording. Parks Canada has reopened the following...