Tag: Rocky Mountains
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How to explore Calgary (and Banff) on a budget
Every great Canadian backpacking adventure requires a stop in Calgary, along with a trip to nearby Banff and the Rocky Mountains. It’s a right of passage on the backpacker circuit in Canada. Early morning hikes (or downhill riding, depending on the seasons), big hearty lunches, and late night drinks to celebrate the evening. Between the…
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Roaming on the tip of a Glacier at the Columbia Ice fields
Driving through the Rockies in the warm Canadian summer, it can become all too familiar to see snow & ice, to the point where it becomes as habitual as seeing the clouds surrounding these gargantuan mountains. However, making contact with snow can be rather difficult, as it’s typically a couple thousand feet too far out…
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Moose Hopping Out West In June
Next month is looking to be a big month for I Backpack Canada. With TBEX 2011 on the horizon and some upcoming summer travels approaching, I have nothing but the highest of hopes for June. However, with all this great stuff coming up, the one thing that’s got me most psyched has got to be…
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The Sunday Canadian Travel Video: Mancation in the Rockies
Ladies and gentilmen, you are in for a treat this fine (Canadian) Thanksgiving Sunday. In honour of the holidays and the loving idea that families should get along and just be good to one another, I’ve managed to find a cool family travel video. This Canadian Travel Video stars travel writer, Robin Esrock, from such…
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Big win for Backpacking in British Columbia
Chalk one up for the backpacking scene in British Columbia, Hostelling International has unveiled yet another hostel in Canada, this time boasting a 188 bed hostel in Whistler, B.C. This four storey hostel is found in the new Cheakamus Crossing subdivision, that was originally set out for athletes housing during the Winter Games. The 188…
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The Top 5 Things to do in Banff
I’ve been swamped to the extreme as of lately, so I’m handing the reigns over to the good guys & gals at ExploreRockies to tell you about some of the best things to see and do while exploring Banff. These guys live and breathe the Rockies, so you know you’re getting the information straight from…
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10 Things to Do In The Canadian Rocky Mountains
So you hightailed it to the Rocky Mountains, and now that you’re here you suddenly realize you don’t even know where to start. The options are pretty endless, but sometimes a nudge in the right direction is all one needs. Whether you’re after something scenic, something thrilling, or something familiar, The Rocky Mountains will be…