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Hiking Guidebooks


Where Locals Hike in the Canadian Rockies by Kathy & Craig Copeland

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The Premier Trails in Kananaskis Country, near Canmore and Calgary The 55 most rewarding day hikes and backpack trips within two hours of Calgary's international airport. All lead to alpine meadows, ridges, or peaks. Though these trails are little known compared to those in the nearby Canadian Rocky Mountain national parks, the scenery is equally beautiful. Where Locals Hike in the Canadian Rockies features discerning trail reviews to help you choose your trip. Detailed route descriptions keep you on the path.



Popular Day Hikes 1 Kananaskis Country by Gillean Daffern

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Popular Day Hikes is a series of books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas. These factual, attractive guides feature detailed maps and colour photographs to whet the appetite.

Kananaskis Country covers 35 popular day hikes in this mountainous recreation area west of Calgary. Alberta’s faourite destination of outdoor enthusiasts, Kananaskis Country offers a wide range of choices, from easy, short day walks to ridgewalks—with a pitch or two of easy scrambling. There is something here for everyone.


Kananaskis Country Trail Guide: Volume 2 by Gillean Daffern

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West Bragg/The Elbow/The Jumpingpound

With over 100,000 copies of the previous editions sold, Gillean Daffern’s bestselling hiking guides to Kananaskis Country have been completely reformatted, revised and updated. As the pre-eminent expert on the area, the author continues to offer something for every level of foot-traveller, be they novice or experienced hikers, scramblers or backpackers. Gillean’s clear and detailed text, enhanced with colour photos and maps, enables everyone to navigate safely through this complex and beautiful area.


Kananaskis Country Trail Guide: Volume 1 by Gillean Daffern

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Kananskis Valley/Kananaskis Lakes/Elk Lakes/The Smith-Dorrien

With over 100,000 copies of the previous editions sold, Gillean Daffern’s bestselling hiking guides to Kananaskis Country have been completely reformatted, revised and updated. As the pre-eminent expert on the area, the author continues to offer something for every level of foot-traveller, be they novice or experienced hikers, scramblers or backpackers. Gillean’s clear and detailed text, enhanced with colour photos and maps, enables everyone to navigate safely through this complex and beautiful area.


Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies by Alan Kane

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.With 15,000 copies of previous editions sold, this bestselling guide brings together 150 of Alan Kane’s favourite scrambles, starting in Waterton National Park and working up through the Crowsnest area and Kananaskis Country into the contiguous national parks of Banff, Kootenay, Yoho and Jasper. Each peak can be climbed in one day from a road or backcountry lodge.

All scrambles in the book are carefully graded and range from easy walk-ups for experienced hikers who want a little more challenge to more difficult, hands-on scrambles for more daring climbers. Each mountain is well illustrated with route photos and often a photo of the crux.


More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies by Andrew Nugara

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The much-anticipated sequel to the Alan Kane classic Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, this book contains approximately 60 new scrambles in Waterton, Castle– Crown and Kananaskis.

The author outlines several different routes to each summit and includes alternate and easier descents. Encompassing a range of levels of difficulty, More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies will appeal to anyone familiar with the first book as well as to hikers looking for a more challenging route to the top of a mountain.

In addition to route descriptions, the book contains general information on scrambling, suggested trips for specific conditions, details about each specific area, and single-day, multi-peak trips.


Canmore & Kananaskis Country - Short Walks for Inquiring Minds by Gillean Daffern

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_Kananaskis Country is Alberta's most popular recreation area, covering over 4000 square hectares of the Canadian Rockies south and east of Banff National Park. The country is spectacular: mountains, forests, lakes, glaciers, canyons. Its diverse topography is reflected in the varied nature of the walks, over 60 described, which include all the interpretive trails, a selection of other short walks, plus five in the town of Canmore itself. Whatever your choice, all trails are well marked and require no expertise on the part of the walker.



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