The Southwestern Alberta Backroad Mapbook covers a large
area that is bound by the David Thompson Highway to the north, Highway 2 to the
east, and British Columbia and the United States to the west and south. This is
an area of dramatic contrast - where the prairies butt against towering
mountain peaks, and the temperatures can vary almost 80 degrees Celsius between
summer and winter. It is also an area of incredible beauty. There are few roads
more dramatic than the Icefields Parkway in Banff, few hikes as breathtaking as
the Crypt Lake hike in Waterton, and few campsites as nice as the ones you will
find on the shores of Kananaskis Lake in Peter Lougheed Provincial
Park.
The reference section includes information on lake and stream
fishing, paddling routes, multi-use trails (hiking/biking/ATV), wilderness
camping (parks and conservation areas), and winter recreation. The maps
highlight the logging/bush road networks, trail systems and recreation
opportunities for Southwestern Alberta. Whether fishing, paddling or hiking,
the Southwestern Alberta Backroad Mapbook is much more than a set of
maps - it is an explorer's guide.
Written by Trent Ernst. Published by
Mussio Ventures Ltd., 2004. |
