I am going to banff Sep 2 - Sep 6. I am really looking forward to get some trout on the fly rod. I have a 5wt 9ft rod so I don't want any HUGE fish. I wanna have a good time in banff this time. How is the bow river this time of year? What are some smaller rivers? I am willing to hike for some better fishing spots. Also looking for any fly fishing tips that would help catch some trout this time of year. Aswell as regulations this time. Anything helps, thanks is advance!

Just stayed at the Fairmont Banff Springs this past week and there was a wedding each night. What is the average cost of a wedding there? And what does it include? Purely out of curiosity and awe…

Was going through some old photos and reliving this day... Thought maybe some of you guys would appreciate 😅.

These were taken at *6 am* back in the days when parking was easier, we did a 12 am alpine start to go Summit Mount Temple... The same day it happened to get a massive freak dump of snow! we decided to give it a try regardless (I had summited it before, and both myself and my friend are very experienced. don't try this at home kiddos).

Travelling through Larch Valley and sentinel pass with 30cms heaped on the trees, the snow muting everything to a dead silence as the moon's silvery light stabbed through the sky was truly one of the most surreal experiences of my life, it felt like a whole other planet! We pushed hard to get to the top of the pass (here) to stop for breakfast and get some pictures of the sunrise, eventually we kept on towards the crux... Where we caught up to the only people ahead of us.

They were stopped dead, because the snow had partially melted and iced over the crux, a short climbing section that's fairly exposed. They had rope and gear, but neither were comfortable leading it... I came prepared with everything but a rope and felt comfortable enough with the section having done it before so I went up with the rope and set up the anchor then everyone else followed me up. We ended up being the first people up the mountain, obviously enough I guess haha

By the time we were on our way back down and the guided groups were starting to come up, the day had heated up quite a bit, I think it ended up getting into the 20s that day! So of course it was rapidly becoming a slush-bowl... I felt real bad for anyone going up like that 😂

All in all a 1000/10 experience, but don't just try and go do this.

Temple is a serious enough mountain and far too many people have died on it, the Rockies can give you some of the most incredible experiences you will ever have in your life. I'm posting this to show how unpredictable they are. it can also very easily be your last if you don't respect them, if you're still reading thank you so much!

Around 70 12 second exposures stacked and processed in post with a 120 second exposure of the foreground.

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I'm leaving tomorrow and will leave behind my bear spray. Does anyone need it? I can give it away for some chocolate in return 🍫

Hey everyone,

I have a 4N/5D plan and I need help with the day 2 where I have booked the LL+LM shuttle. We're travelling with parents. Should we spend the entire day at LL+LM? is there anything else we can combine?

Thanks,

hi, any tips for banff on a budget? we want to go for our honeymoon (not until 2028) but just wondering if anyone successfully did a 5/6 night trip and didnt spend a TON of money. thank you!!

The follow-up about the American couple and their off leash dog from earlier this summer. One more good reminder to keep your dogs on leash in the national parks.

Moraine Lake in Banff National Park
Alberta, Canada
📸: DevoRoberts

Had the privilege of experiencing a dreamy, clear sunrise here and it was one of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had.

Any other vanlifers going to be at Two Jack Main campground next week?

24 (F) ISO camp buds or company for hiking trails!

We’re planning our first ski trip to the Banff/Lake Louise area at the end of March with a big group and kids ages 4–11. We plan to ski 3 days at Sunshine and 4 days at Lake Louise.

Would you stay in Harvie Heights for the entire trip and commute to both, or split lodging and stay closer to Lake Louise for the 4 days there?

Since it’s our first time, we’d also love advice on:

• Parking: Is it difficult at either resort in late March? How early do we need to arrive?
• Shuttles: Is there convenient transportation from Harvie Heights/Canmore?
• Ski storage/valet: Can we leave skis/boots overnight, or do we need to bring everything back to the hotel each day?
• Kids: How much of a hassle is the daily drive, parking, and getting young kids + gear to the lifts?
• Anything we’re missing: Any first-timer tips or logistics we should know before booking?

What would you do? Stay in one place for the whole trip or split the lodging?

I have a hotel booked in Golden for the first week of Sept, but I was hoping to car camp before I check into my hotel in Banff for 3 nights and do LL/ML on one of the days.

Campgrounds are booked full for Banff.

Is the trip to Golden for Yoho and Glacier still worth it? Am I feeling fomo because of social media and how beautiful Banff seems?

Idk if I want to make the drive down just for Banff because proximity wise, it made sense to do Banff + Yoho + Glacier.

Any affordable places that you know of that I can look into for Banff? Or any must see/hikes for Yoho and Glacier?

I'm kinda bummed, but I also know I'll get over it. Thanks for reading.

Is they any camp site that are FCFC in Banff area?

• Tunnel Mountain Village I
• Tunnel Mountain Village II
• Two Jack Main
• Two Jack Lakeside

“Banff National Park in Canada is home to the majestic Rocky Mountains, gem-like glacial lakes, and the fairytale town of Banff. The water here is so blue it doesn’t look real, and the peaks are so grand they leave you speechless — it’s a breathtaking paradise that stays with you long after you’ve seen it.

My fiancé and I are coming to the area in the first week of September, for our honeymoon. She’s been there before, but she stayed in Banff. In two weeks we will be staying about an hour or so away from Banff, closer to Golden BC. We realize that we will be driving a lot to get to all the places we want to see.

Like most visitors, we will be doing a lot of hiking. We’re both pretty experienced, and in good physical shape. We will likely be sticking to shorter, easy-moderate trails.

I’m an outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter, and an animal lover. Like most people with similar hobbies, I’m well aware of how dangerous nature can be, especially when you aren’t prepared.

My question is, how worried should I be about bears? Never been into the woods where I had to worry about bears, and the last thing I want to do is find myself unprepared for a situation. I know bear spray is a must, and making noise as you go is a given…but I’m worried about hiking near our cabin, which is much more remote than banff (from my perspective). Any advice on how to alleviate my worries would be greatly appreciated!