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Post by Chuck the Mauler on Jul 23, 2024 3:22:05 GMT -8
I have a 5 day trip planned in Banff and Jasper the beginning of August. I'm looking for ideas on a back-up plan. The reason being, Jasper is under an evacuation order due to fires and I'm not sure how this will play out 2 weeks down the road.
Where have you backpacked for 5-6 days in the area south of Jasper? Our flights take us in to Calgary if that helps.
Thank You.
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Post by burntfoot on Jul 23, 2024 17:14:36 GMT -8
Don't know where the fire is.
But, I loved the Jasper Skyline Trail, if that one is open.
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Post by Chuck the Mauler on Jul 23, 2024 17:54:39 GMT -8
All of Jasper NP and the town have been evacuated.
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Post by rebeccad on Jul 24, 2024 8:50:03 GMT -8
Yow. I liked the Rockwall trail in Kootenai NP.
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Post by dayhiker on Jul 26, 2024 5:50:24 GMT -8
Baniff is under severe smoke advisory
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Post by rebeccad on Jul 26, 2024 6:49:33 GMT -8
Chuck the Mauler BTW, if you see the SODO & Residence Inn by Marriott, 610 10th Ave SW, check out the giant photo of rocks that’s built into it. That’s my brother-in-law’s picture.
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Post by rebeccad on Jul 26, 2024 6:51:09 GMT -8
I”m not quite sure about loctiion in relation to where you’ll be or the fire, but I also loved the Mt. Robson Berg Lake/Snowbird Pass hike. Might require advance permits? I’m not sure.
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Post by dayhiker on Jul 26, 2024 12:57:43 GMT -8
I think the Rockwell requires permits too: parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/kootenay/activ/arrierepays-backcountry/reservationsMt Assiniboine is neat too, though I flew in with a group from the "Mountaineers" (Seattle photography group) and stayed in rather rustic cabins. Waterton was beautiful but don't remember hiking much off it. Glacier National Park (Canada) might be an option, everything would depend on smoke fire Maybe shorter / dashikis so you can switch plans? Robson is beautiful too, Smoke is heading to Portland from Eastern Oregon, that fire closed the freeway for a time. |
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