Opinion Without doubt one of the best backpacking experiences in BC and the Canadian Rockies, especially at this time of year when the larches turn golden, with easy, mellow hiking and stunning grand vistas. It's tough to get to, requiring 2-days each way for most hikers, and needs another 2-3 days on top of that … Continue reading Mount Assiniboine, 15-21 Sep 2019
Tag: Banff National Park
Mount Assiniboine, 27 Jul – 2 Aug 2009
Our big backpacking trip of the year: a week exploring the Mount Assiniboine area in the Canadian Rockies with Merewyn, Victor and Jennifer. The trip began in Banff National Park, where we caught a shuttle bus up to the Sunshine Village ski area on Monday 27th July. From there we crossed the Alberta-BC border into … Continue reading Mount Assiniboine, 27 Jul – 2 Aug 2009