50 Walks and Hikes in Banff National Park [Paperback]

Brian Patton and Bart Robinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2008

Brian Patton and Bart Robinson, authors of the best-selling Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, detail their favourite easy walks, short hikes, and day trips in one of the world s most spectacular national parks. Each trail is described in detail and accompanied by easy-to-understand symbols, a walking map, and colour photography. Other features include; detailed descriptions of 50 walks and hikes, plus dozens of side trips; trails classified by colour-coded regions; more than 100 stunning color photographs; 50 topographical maps; sources for information, maps, backcountry lodging, and transportation.

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About the Author

For the past 35 years, Brian Patton has interpreted the natural and human history of the Canadian Rockies in books, on film and through presentations. His other books include the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, Parkways of the Canadian Rockies, Tales from the Canadian Rockies, Mountain Chronicles: Jon Whyte and Bear Tales from the Canadian Rockies. He continues to work on a variety projects from his home in Invermere, British Columbia. Following the publication of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, Bart Robinson authored several books on the Canadian Rockies: Banff Springs: The Story of a Hotel, Columbia Icefield: A Solitude of Ice and Great Days in the Rockies: The Photographs of Byron Harmon. Subsequently, he has enjoyed a long career as a journalist, editor, and conservationist. He currently lives in Canmore, Alberta.

Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Summerthought Publishing; 1st edition (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978237536
• ISBN-13: 978-0978237530
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 4.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #388,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > Travel > Canada > Cities > Banff
  • #15 in Books > Travel > Canada > Provinces > Alberta
  • #24 in Books > Education & Reference > Atlases & Maps > Canada

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use, August 17, 2010

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DSE (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 50 Walks and Hikes in Banff National Park (Paperback)

This is a shorter, less detailed but more colorful version of the author's Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. It is likely adequate for most families visiting the Canadian Rockies and looking for hiking suggestions, but it is disappointing that the hikes are not rated in terms of difficulty and scenery. All hikes are not created equal. The Canadian Rockies covers a lot of territory, so you may have to drive a good ways to get to a trailhead, which leaves less time for hiking. But I also found "Don't Waste Your Time In The Canadian Rockies: The Opinionated Hiking Guide" too detailed and hard to use for vacationing hikers (as opposed to residents and more frequent visitors).

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent Banff hiking guidebook, March 28, 2009

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Hiking Guy "Hiking guy" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 Walks and Hikes in Banff National Park (Paperback)

As it is written by the authors of the well known Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, you know that the trail descriptions are going to be accurate and the information useful. Each of the 50 trail descriptions has a color map, color photos, and interesting tidbits, like where the trail name came from. For casual hikers, this is the book I would recommend for anyone heading to Banff.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Summary of Banff Hikes, October 10, 2010

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Dave Hopkins (Fort Worth, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 50 Walks and Hikes in Banff National Park (Paperback)

Settling for "road sites" in Banff is like settling for vanilla ice cream without any toppings. This small booklet gave an excellent overview of some of the best hikes in Banff National Park. During September 2010 my wife and I took some of those hikes. We were never disappointed in the reviews provided by authors Brian Patton and Bart Robinson. If you're coming to Banff for more than shopping and you really want to SEE the Park, you MUST leave the road behind.