Don't Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies: The Opinionated Hiking Guide

Even here, in a mountain range designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its "superlative natural phenomena," and "exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance," not all scenery is created equal. Some destinations are simply more striking, more intriguing, more inspiring than others. Now you can be certain you're choosing a rewarding hike for your weekend or vacation. This uniquely helpful, visually captivating guidebook covers Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho and Waterton Lakes national parks, plus Mt. Robson and Mt. Assiniboine provincial parks. It rates each trail Premier, Outstanding, Worthwhile, or Don't Do, explains why, and provides comprehensive route descriptions. 138 dayhikes and backpack trips, each with a map. Full color throughout with 250 photos. The authors participate in 1% For the Planet.