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Gem Trek Maps Integrated Into New Trail Guide
Gem Trek Maps have been integrated into the new edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. Since first being published in 1971, the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide has used black and white line-drawing maps to illustrate trails. Through a co-operative agreement for the...
New edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide
Summerthought is pleased to announce the publication of the 10th edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. We have been working on the new edition for over two years. As is always the case with a new edition, we have done extensive research by hiking as many trails...
Summerthought authors inducted into the RCGS
Congratulations to Brain Patton and Bart Robinson, authors of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, for their induction into the prestigious Royal Canadian Geographic Society's College of Fellows for over five decades of exploring and writing about the Canadian Rockies....
Canadian Rockies Trail Guide recommendation
Thanks to freelance travel writer Jill Browne for recommending the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide in an article on Lake Louise at Travel Awaits.
New: A Guide to the History of Banff National Park
Announcing the release of our latest book, A Guide to the History of Banff National Park, which is now available online through our website, from retailers throughout the Canadian Rockies, and from major online book retailers for $19.95. It includes details of over...
Castle in the Wilderness/Tilikum book reviews
Thanks to Rob Alexander of the Rocky Mountain Outlook for reviews of two new Summerthought books, A Castle in the Wilderness by Bart Robinson, and a reprint of Tilikum by Norman Luxton. The reviews can be read here: Two Banff icons take spotlight in new books.
New book: A Castle in the Wilderness
Announcing the release of our latest book, A Castle in the Wilderness: The Story of the Banff Springs Hotel, which is now available from retailers throughout the Canadian Rockies, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, and major online book retailers for $19.95. Author Bart...
New: The Best Day Hikes in Banff National Park
Announcing the release of our latest book, The Best Day Hikes in Banff National Park, which is now available from retailers throughout the Canadian Rockies and major online book retailers for $19.95. As co-author of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide since 1971, it is...
Brian Patton Fireside Chat
Chic Scott's Fireside Chats have become very popular in recent years, with folks coming from as far away as Calgary for the opportunity to listen to famed mountaineer and author Chic Scott interview accomplished locals. Next up is our own Brian Patton, who will be...
The Last of the Buffalo review
Thanks to Danielle Chartier of Canada's History magazine for reviewing The Last of the Buffalo Return to the Wild in their April-May 2018 issue. She writes: With the reintroduction of wild bison to Banff National Park in February 2017, this book offers a timely...