The Aspiring Hiker's Guide 1 [Idioma Inglés]: Mountain Treks in Alberta - Softcover

If you want more to back your travels and inspire additional forays, in particular of the scrambling variety, the first volume in Rocky Mountain Books' new Aspiring Hiker's Guide series may also be worth adding to the catalogue.--Jeremy Derksen, Vue Weekly

-- (08/31/2011)

This first volume in the Aspiring Hiker's Guide series is meant to encourage beginner and intermediate hikers, backpackers and scramblers to explore the backcountry in Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Kananaskis country and the icefields Parkway with confidence and excitement.

Many aspects of venturing into these areas are investigated, including expert advice on gear, clothing food and equipment; safety and etiquette, and physical fitness and first aid. Routes and trails are detailed with colour photgraphs and maps, GPS coordinates, distances, natural landmarks, and tips on arriving at the destination safely. Best routes to summits are described in detail to prevent confusion and injury.

As well, general histories of the trails, routes and mountain names add an understanding of what was experienced by the First Peoples and early European explorers who set foot in these beautifully wild areas of western Canada.