Those who want to experience the Rocky Mountains intensively must hike them. The Canadian national parks of Banff and Yoho are a magnificent hiking paradise, offering routes of all difficulty levels. Both beginners and more ambitious hiking enthusiasts will find their happiness here. From easy excursions to strenuous ascents with elevation gains of up to 900 meters, the Outdoor Handbook presents a selection of the most interesting hiking trails around Banff, Lake Louise, and near the Columbia Icefields, as well as at Lake O'Hara and in the Yoho Valley/Emerald Lake area. Travelers to Western Canada will receive a quick overview of rewarding day hikes and can choose between spectacular views of glaciers and mountain ranges, idyllic alpine meadows, deep blue lakes, and crystal-clear rivers, based on photos and detailed time and distance information.