Author Description

The Lake Louise Hiking Guide by renowned guidebook authors Brian Patton and Bart Robinson covers the beautiful Lake Louise region of the Canadian Rockies. The Lake Louise Hiking Guide details every trail in the Lake Louise region, including many options to extend your adventures. Discover trails along the shore of alpine lakes, to backcountry tea houses, through stands of golden larch, and to lofty mountain viewpoints. Explore wildflower meadows, glacially-carved valleys, and wildlife-rich forests. The two authors have hiked every trail in the Lake Louise region multiple times, including with a trail wheel to compute accurate measurements that are relied upon by locals Parks Canada staff for their own literature. The Lake Louise Hiking Guide includes: - Descriptions of all Lake Louise and Moraine Lake hiking trails: plus interesting side trips. - Hikes for everyone: Pick the perfect trail for your ability and interests, from short interpretive strolls to strenuous mountain treks. - Colour photography: Stunning photos of every trail. - Planning specifics: Trail outlines, distance, elevation, and estimated hiking time for every trail. - Detailed directions: Trailhead driving directions, including GPS location. - Maps: Regional colour map plus map for every trail. - Advice from the experts: Authors Brian Patton and Bart Robinson are the ultimate Canadian Rockies hiking resource for accurate trail information and trusted opinions. - Hiking Tips: Expert advice on gear, first aid, and ethical hiking. - Background information on climate, landscape, and wildlife - Trip planning: Information sources, campgrounds, transportation, and safety tips. About Summerthought Publishing: Summerthought was founded in 1971 in Banff with the publication of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. We remain a vibrant, proudly independent publisher producing books about the Canadian Rockies. Our writers and illustrato