Arriving in Banff to more bear warning signs than I've seen yet on this trip and knowing that we were looking to do at least three big hikes in the area I decided to bite the bullet and buy a can of bear spray. My justification was basically that in a worse case situation of having a bear attack I'd have at least one additional chance to get out of the conflict unschathed (my only other plan was to poke the bears eyes out didn't seem like to certain a deal). Any...

Cruised along the Coumbia Icefield Parkway today on the way to Banff which is roughly three hours drive from Jasper. This section of road located all within world heritage listed national park is regarded as one of the most picturesc drived in the world. Unfortunately the day we drove down it low cloud cover obsecured most of the view. Saying that I've been very lucky with the weather so far so I won't complain. I finally got to wear my thermals and cold we...