The newest edition of Mountain Footsteps features the latest updates to routes and maps, keeping this popular guidebook fresh for all outdoor enthusiasts.

This bestselling guidebook covers trails and routes between the Rocky Mountains in the east and the Purcell Range in the west, including trips in the Cranbrook, Kimberley, Creston, Invermere, Radium, and Fernie areas. It also highlights BC provincial parks such as Akamina–Kishinena, Top of the World, Height of the Rockies, Elk Lakes, St. Mary’s Alpine, and Bugaboo.

In addition to the core hikes, Mountain Footsteps provides basic information on established bike trails for recreational cyclists. It also features a selection of day hikes in the northern Purcells and several short hikes and walks in the lower elevations of the East Kootenay.

Each route includes:

detailed directions to trailheads

colour maps and photographs

elevation information

round-trip distances

driving directions

trail commentary

difficulty ratings

Janice Strong’s extensive experience and dedication to outdoor exploration make this guidebook an inspiring companion for anyone looking to explore the stunning landscapes of the Canadian Rockies and Purcell Range.

Janice Strong is an avid hiker, cyclist, snowshoer, and skier. She is also an established outdoor photographer whose images have earned several awards and appear in numerous publications and collections all over the world. She has produced several biking and hiking trail maps for public distribution and has designed 28 interpretive signs for popular trails around Cranbrook. Janice is the social media ambassador for Cranbrook Tourism, providing it with images, content, and posts. She and her husband, Jamie Levine, enjoy their rural property near Cranbrook, BC.

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