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The best hikes and hiking books in the Canadian Rockies

The best hikes and hiking books in the Canadian Rockies

Old Jul 19th, 2010, 10:58 AM
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The best hikes and hiking books in the Canadian Rockies

This overview I found on the expert site of hiking from tripadvisor:

OVERVIEW HIKING GUIDEBOOKS ON CANADIAN ROCKIES:

The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide by Brian Patton and Bart Robinson
The oldest of all books, there for a long time, by some considered the "bible" in hiking books. Now in its 8th edition and has been in print since 1971. Great choice for multi-day hikes. The authors have also written 50 Walks and Hikes in Banff National Park, which is designed specifically for visitors to the park. It includes very short walks, easy hikes, and easy day trips.

The Best Day Hikes in the Canadian Rockies by Tim Jensen.
Excellent reviews on this one. The book covers only the most rewarding day hikes throughout the Canadian Rockies, from short hikes to day long hikes. Clear descriptions and a map for each hike. Great for the hiker who is only interested in the most beautiful hikes.

Don't Waste Your Time Hiking in the Canadian Rockies - An Opinionated Hiking Guide by Cathy and Craig Copeland. This book receives excellent reviews. Because of a few limitations (shortage of maps, for example), it needs to be used in conjunction with other resource materials.

Canmore and Kananaskis Country : Short Walks for Inquiring Minds by Gillean Daffern

It focuses on the shorter hikes (half-day or less) and has lots of nice notes on interpretation of history, plants, animals, and birds.

Hiking the Historic Crowsnest Pass by Jane Ross and William Tracy

The authors cover not only hikes but also the history of the places through which the trails pass. Because of the triumphs and disasters of its coal mines, this area has a rich and textured past.

Handbook of the Canadian Rockies by Ben Gadd
An excellent all-in-one book that covers weather, hiking, history, geology, flora and fauna and that also includes maps. If you want a single volume that covers every topic that is relevant to the Canadian Rockies, this is the book for you.

Most of this page's information on hiking guidebooks came from a TripAdvisor forum thread entitled Excellent advice on hiking in the Canadian Rockies .
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Thank you for sharing this information. We have a copy of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Very heavy, but a wonderful wonderful book.
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