2018 Experience the Mountain Parks

Page 60

Experience Glacier National Park High on Adventure Glacier National Park is the birthplace of mountaineering

railway to railway engineering and road building feats to the

in North America with the first recreational technical climbs

modern avalanche mitigation measures of today, the route

recorded in 1888. While adventure seekers can still get their

through the pass brings Canada together as a nation. Explore

adrenalin going with technical mountaineering and glacier

Rogers Pass by car through snow sheds and steep avalanche

travel, today’s network of trails caters to all abilities ranging

terrain, stop in at the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre to learn

from short, level strolls to ambitious climbs. Be inspired by

more about the triumphs and tragedies of travel through this

dramatic mountain views, humbled by giant ancient trees or

treacherous pass, and take a stroll along abandoned rail beds.

captivated by the secrets of the abandoned railway over Rogers Pass. This summer, visit the Beaver Valley to view the mosaic

Winter Wonderland

of burned and unburned forest left after last year’s Prairie Hills

Glacier National Park is legendary for its snowfall, attracting

wildfire. Look for new vegetation and wildflowers sprouting up

ski-touring enthusiasts from around the world with an array

among remnant stands of old growth forest. Be safe, please use

of glades, alpine bowls, and icefields. All ski destinations in

caution near burned areas as remaining trees can be unstable.

the park require knowledge of travel in avalanche terrain. If you plan to tour in Glacier, be aware that many areas of the

Major Rogers Route

park have restricted and prohibited access in winter — please

Travel through time in Rogers Pass National Historic Site and

visit parkscanada.gc.ca/skirogerspass before you go. Skiers are

discover human courage and ingenuity. From the early trail

urged to wear avalanche transceivers, carry a shovel and probe,

blazing for the final link in Canada’s first trans-continental

and be prepared for self-rescue.

Abbott Ridge Trail, Photo Courtesy of Mari Omori

Glacier National Park, Photo Courtesy of Trevor Ward

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Experience the West Kootenays

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page 64

Experience Mount Revelstoke National Park

1min
pages 62-63

Experience Glacier National Park

1min
page 60

Experience Golden

2min
page 57

Experience Lake O’Hara

1min
page 56

Year-Round Fun in Yoho National Park

2min
page 54

Discover Our Craft Beer

4min
pages 52-53

Headbanging in Radium Hot Springs

3min
pages 50-51

Experience the Fauna in the Mountain Parks

2min
page 47

Experience the Flora in the Mountain Parks

1min
pages 46-47

Wildfire in Kootenay National Park

3min
pages 42-43

Experience Wells Gray Provincial Park

1min
page 41

Experience an Unforgettable Mountain Wedding

5min
pages 36-38

Experience the Icefields Parkway

3min
pages 33-34

Jasper National Park Map Keys

3min
pages 29-30

Experience David Thompson Country

3min
pages 26-27

Experience Sunshine Meadows

2min
page 24

The Mount Royal Hotel

4min
pages 22-23

Experience Banff National Park

2min
pages 17, 19

Experience Waterton Lakes National Park

3min
pages 10-11

New Beginnings

3min
pages 8-9

The Mount Royal Hotel

3min
pages 22-23
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