Canadian Rockies Campground Reservations in 2024 Parks Canada recently released launch dates for Canadian Rockies national park campground reservations in 2024. As usual, dates are staggered, but on launch day for each park, the entire season opens through Parks...
What is the Cost of Day Ski Passes in the Canadian Rockies for the 2023-2024 Season? In the chart below, we compare the cost of day ski passes in the Canadian Rockies for 2023-2024 at all major resorts, with a summary of highlights below. Resort Name Adult Over 65...
Bear Safety When Camping Bear safety when camping in the Canadian Rockies is very important. The Canadian Rockies are home to modest populations of black and grizzly bears. Almost every year, bears are reported in at least one campground somewhere in the Canadian...
Bear Safety When Hiking Bear safety when hiking in the Canadian Rockies is very important. The Canadian Rockies are home to modest populations of black and grizzly bears. Almost every year, at least one hiker has a bear encounter somewhere in the Canadian Rockies,...
What are the Best Hot Springs in the Canadian Rockies? The best hot springs in the Canadian Rockies come in two different types—hot springs that have been commercialized and hot springs left in their natural state. Canadian Rockies hot springs are particularly...
Bears in the Canadian Rockies—an Essay by Brian Patton There are certain trails in the Canadian Rockies where I always think about bears. But I always think about them more, and somewhat nervously, when hiking alone in the autumn. The incidence of serious grizzly...