It's hard to think of Alberta without conjuring images of this diverse province's most amazing and powerful sight—the Rocky Mountains, which tower over prairies and foothills as one moves west through the province. The Rocky Mountains are a huge tourist draw, particularly to popular ski areas like Banff, Lake Louise, Kananaskis and Jasper. But how does one enjoy the majesty of these humbling giants when there's no snow on the ground? (continue...)
Banff is known the world over for its spectacular mountain scenery, yet with the arrival of Labour Day, it suddenly takes on a dormant mood as the seemingly endless wait for the ski season begins. (continue...)
For
hikers and sightseers, Lake
Louise is a good base for a visit to the
Canadian Rockies. It is central
to three main hiking areas: the Lake Louise area itself, Yoho
National Park and the first 50 kilometers (30 miles) of the Icefields
Parkway. Despite their high elevation, these three hiking areas offer
trails ranging from flat lakeside strolls, to invigorating workouts that ascend
to passes or promontories. (continue...)
People have been lured to these peaks for centuries, from the aboriginals to the prospectors in search of coal and fortunes. For outdoor enthusiasts, hiking around the Fernie area offers spectacular mountain views. (continue...)
Do you want to rent body armor?” asked the eager, young bike shop clerk at the base of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia.
Is it recommended?” I sheepishly countered, wondering if I
had perhaps made some sort of critical error by purchasing my one-way lift
ticket to the top of the mountain.
“Only if you don’t have a high pain threshold,” the young
man quipped while sporting a menacing grin. (continue...)
The Elk Valley is quickly becoming one of Canada's mountain biking hotspots. While there are many relaxing country trails in the region, the area's challenging mountainous single track is what everyone is talking about! Here is a sampling of several more popular rides in the Elk Valley: (continue...)
