Summer - Hope for the best, plan for the worst. A pair of shorts, or
bathing suit maximizes sun tanning potential. (Remember though, that a tan is
merely an indication of damage to your skin.) In combination with this bring
light pants and a shirt to protect against excessive sun and for when it begins
to cool down. In the event of poor weather or cold nights, a fleece jacket and
pants are a must as is rain gear. The weather can change very quickly in the
Canadian Rockies........ (continue...)
Cold and fast boulder-strewn streams and rivers certainly help keep things
interesting. Most of the backcountry trails have well made bridges to eliminate
the barriers created by rivers, but a few remain in their natural state - without
bridges, and the more adventurous will sooner or later find a river that needs
crossing. As with any potential hazard look it over, and decide if it is worth
the risk. (continue...)
British Columbia offers a flurry of alternatives to the traditional ski holiday
that can get the most hardcore of adrenalin junkies excited. While activities
such as heli- and snowcat skiing are well known already in the snow world, their
popularity continues because of their potential to offer runs in uncharted territory
away from ski resort lift lines and groomed runs. (continue...)
