Alberta's South The Backcountry

When travelling in unfamiliar terrain or when there are no visible reference points it is useful if not essential to use basic navigation skills to continue. There are two basic tools for navigating, the compass and the map.

Did you ever imagine you would be going on a horse pack trip? Let alone by yourself? The outfitter said anyone with good balance and a better sense of humor could do these trips.

Many of us watch and listen to wildlife as a means of re-establishing contact with the natural world, to escape the noise and hectic pace of our busy life styles. The sight and sound of migrating geese, a glimpse of a deer, or the call of a loon are special experiences that highlight our memories, marking our passage. Without such experiences, our world would be a much less interesting place...........The two species in the Canadian Rockies that hold the most interest are bear and elk. The former because of their power and amazing character, and the latter because they are so prolific within the area.