Does anyone know if the federal parks are shortening their season?
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Does anyone know if the federal parks are shortening their season?
Can confirm, loop A is great, and it wasn't a terrible walk to the lake from A-16.Quote:
Originally Posted by ExtraSlow
We went backpacking this past weekend to Elbow Lake and had a blast. I sure enjoyed the simplicity of a couple of backpacks versus worrying about power water propane waste loading towing etc. All the creature comforts of trailer camping were missed.
Pushing firewood up the hill in a chariot was a workout; don't skip leg day
https://i.imgur.com/C0wSu6t.jpg
Chinook campsite sold to my new buddy.
I have two backcountry campsites to twin lakes banff (tw7) up for grabs, aug 22 (1 night). Let me know, otherwise I’m going to be cancelling them.
https://trailpeak.com/trails/Twin-La...Banff-AB-11537
I camped here with my 4 year old earlier in the season, good trip for kids. We also made it out to The Point at the end of Upper Kananaskis Lake.Quote:
Originally Posted by prae
Nice! Point is a bit longer of a walk; but it's definitely on my list for next season.Quote:
Originally Posted by 90_Shelby
Looks like these guys are now a mandatory $5. Not worth it after failing for both Sabad and me!Quote:
Originally Posted by Brent.ff
how come there are only backpacking campsites in Kananaskis - theres no backpacking trails in the rest of the province?
She managed to hike the whole way out on her own but I had to carry her 1.5-2km on the way out. 50 lbs of gear and a 35 lbs kid on my shoulders, a bit more then 50% of my body weight but at least it’s fairly flat.Quote:
Originally Posted by prae
There is backcountry camping in the national parks as well, Waterton, Banff, Jasper, Yoho...Quote:
Originally Posted by nzwasp
Camping down by Tie lake this weekend. We're going to have our 1 year 3 month old pup in the tent with us. He has never slept in a tent before.
Any tips to allow us to actually get some sleep?
White noise machine. Should help with all the chirps and howls at night that may get the pup barking.Quote:
Originally Posted by lasimmon
You can get these sleep gummies from shoppers in a purple container. Pop a couple of those and you will be asleep within 10 mins guaranteed.Quote:
Originally Posted by spike98
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There are a pile of backpacking trails that aren't in formal parks, or are within Wildland parks, so you're allowed to random backpack. Only need booking sites for the ones within K Country and Parks Canada really.. We're going backpacking this weekend with no bookingQuote:
Originally Posted by nzwasp
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I think you wont have issues. Get that dog a pile of exercise, swim in the lake, he'll sleep. Most dogs when camping dont get their normal amount of naps in through the day so are typically wiped out.Quote:
Originally Posted by lasimmon
one thing to note, make sure your sleeping pads are well protected. We bought brand new thermarests 2 weeks ago for backpacking and dog put a claw through one the second night when we forgot to put a towel over it.
Yah we are hoping he is just too tired to care, but he is a pure bred border collie and not napping doesn't seem to phase him haha. Definitely have some of his towels and blankets to keep him comfortable. Should be a fun time!Quote:
Originally Posted by Brent.ff
I know there's at least 2 beyonders at chinook this weekend. Drop by and say hello.
Any ideas where I would find any listing of these my google search isnt bringing up much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brent.ff
Best bet is to get a few guide books, as most of the website stuff you'll have to have an idea already to actually come up with anything. Daffern's K Country book, Dont Waste your Time in the Rockies, Where Locals Hike, etc.
http://albertawow.com/hikes.htm#albertahikes
I agree with the two above mentioned guide books, Don't waste your time and where Locals hike. I also really like the Gem Trek maps, I relied on these for most of my backcountry camping trips.
The Backroad Mapbooks are a good source to look at as well