Record snowpack in the high country
Record snowpack doesn't bode well for early season hikes. The post Record snowpack in the high country first appeared on Canadian Rockies Trail Guide .
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Hiking the Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle has been a popular route for touring motorists for nearly a century. But it s also one of the best routes for accessing half-day and day hikes as well as several scenic backpacks. By spending a week or so on the triangle, you can sample a few of more than 40 scenic [ ] The post Hiking the Golden Triangle first appeared on Canadian Rockies Trail Guide .
The bridge connecting Kootenay and Assiniboine
The bridge across the Simpson River leading to Surprise Creek is an intriguing structure. It s a bridge that has long linked Kootenay National Park to Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park in British Columbia. I highlighted this bridge around 5 years ago when I published the blog post Reopening the Back Door to Mt Assiniboine. Richie Mann, [ ] The post The bridge connecting Kootenay and Assiniboine…
A hiking tragedy in the digital age
A rockfall that killed two hikers and injured three others at Banff s Bow Glacier Falls dominated the news on Thursday, June 19. The event was of particular interest to us since it was one of the first trails we documented and measured for the first edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. In those days, the [ ] The post A hiking tragedy in the digital age first appeared on Canadian Rockies…
Berg Lake trail reopens
BC Parks is reopening the trail and its seven campgrounds all the way to Berg Lake and Robson Pass. The trail officially reopens on June 26, 2025, but reservations for campsites begin at 7am on Wednesday, April 2. The post Berg Lake trail reopens first appeared on Canadian Rockies Trail Guide .
Made in Canada for Patriotic Hikers
Canadian-made products are all the rage these days. Here is a selection of products, all less than $50, of interest to hikers and backpackers. The post Made in Canada for Patriotic Hikers first appeared on Canadian Rockies Trail Guide .
Banff Camping Reservations 2025
Parks Canada has released launch dates for Banff National Park campground reservations in 2025. As usual, dates are staggered across the country, with Banff reservations opening through Parks Canada Reservations at 8 am (MST) January 24, 2025. Exactly 30 minutes before opening, users are directed to a waiting page and at 8 am MST, everyone in [ ] The post Banff Camping Reservations 2025 first…
Late-season hiking in Jasper National Park
A wildfire consumed portions of the Athabasca Valley and Jasper townsite in late July. Parks Canada reopened many sections of the park on October 11, including the Maligne Lake Road and most of the trails that weren't affected by the fire. Just in time for some of the best late-season hiking in the park. The post Late-season hiking in Jasper National Park first appeared on Canadian Rockies Trail…
Wildfires close Jasper National Park
A wildfire that destroyed sections of Jasper townsite and the Athabasca valley has resulted in the closure of all access to Jasper National Park for the foreseeable future. The post Wildfires close Jasper National Park first appeared on Canadian Rockies Trail Guide .
Canada’s best hiking maps
When the National Topographic System created hundreds of large scale maps covering Canada in 1927, its creators didn't plan that two of the 46 maps covering the mountain parks would display more outstanding hiking trails than anywhere else in the country. The post Canada’s best hiking maps first appeared on Canadian Rockies Trail Guide .