banff/glacier

[HoofsUp]

Headed to Banff and Glacier this summer with a week in both. I've got to young boys, so anything over one or two nights backcountry is not possible. We are pulling a travel trailer and staying a week at each park. Any suggestions? What not to miss? Anything that I should skip? Thank you for any info.

 

[danr55]

While you're at Glacier Lakes, if it is open, the Rim of the World (?) hiway is a great drive.

 

[BigHornRam]

H. U.,

Been to Glacier 1 weekend and it was fogged in and raining for most of it. Avalanche Lake was an easy hike to an impressive lake basin.

Been through Banff/Jasper twice. Lake Louise area is very senic, but also very crowded and touristy. Columbia Icefield is worthwhile but can be crowded as well. There's a salt lick off the side of the road between the town of Jasper and the Icefields that usually have Mountain Goats there and it would be easy access for the kids. Mount Robson is very impressive and is just west of Jasper. Also a lot less crowded by the time you get that far north. All those parks are very senic, and crowds or not, it will be a trip the youngsters remember for the rest of their lives. Have fun!

 

[MNHunter]

Played hockey in Calgary one week last year and took a day trip to Banff. We saw a lot of deer, elk and sheep. We saw the sheep just off the road on the loop going around the little lake. Lake Louise was cool but a lot of people.

 

[Cameron Hunt]

Just make sure that you take lots of pictures and when you get back share them with us.

 

[Moosie]

I'm with Cameron, Take lots of pictures. Sounds pretty cool ?!!??