It's hard to beat a hike in Alberta's backcountry

The sense of self-reliance, freedom and adventure of a simple overnight backpacking trip is hard to match. The rewards are not only experiencing peerless scenery first-hand that would otherwise be well out of reach, but also of getting back to nature and dealing with all the practical everyday challenges.

Your camp meal, cooked under the stars and eaten by crackling flames, might be one of the most delicious you’ll taste, whatever the ingredients. Just remember to clean up after yourself or a hungry bear might come and do it for you.