Beware the Salt-Craving Moose Licking Your Car I don’t know if you’ve ever seen a moose, but they are not small. I still remember my first moose encounter. I was tree planting in Northern Ontario many years ago when a bull moose decided my plot was his mating grounds. At 10 feet tall, he towered over me. I took shelter atop a pile of slash (cut trees and […] Brains Mike Humphrey | February 9, 2024 0 Comments
Parts of Banff National Park Closed Due to Wolves Approaching Cars and Entering Tents Wolves are generally solitary animals and do not interact with humans often. This narrative has shifted in Canada’s Banff National Parks where “bold” wolf behavior is being seen. That’s right, wolves approaching cars and even entering tents has forced officials to put closures and warnings in place for all in the region. Related: Camper Bitten by Wolf in Rare Attack […] Ryan Flynn | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
Roger’s Pass, B.C. Shut Down to Skiing for Rest of Season Roger’s Pass and all other backcountry access along the Trans-Canada highway in British Columbia is now prohibited. Parks Canada and Avalanche Canada will no longer be issuing public avalanche bulletins for the remainder of the 2020 spring season, either. It’s the end of ski season for many in B.C. as governments around Canada, the U.S., and the world are taking […] Backcountry SnowBrains | March 27, 2020 0 Comments
Solo Climbers Will No Longer Be Allowed on Mount Logan, Canada Starting 2020 Parks Canada is changing the rules and regulations for the area surrounding Mount Logan in Kluane National Park. Mount Logan is the highest peak in Canada and the second highest peak in North America after Denali. Starting in 2020, there will be a moratorium on winter expeditions to the Icefield Ranges of the St. Elias Mountains. The moratorium will be enforced […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 13, 2019 0 Comments
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