Did you know, that although we’re all volunteer at RMES, we staff a duty crew on Saturday and Sunday between 8 am and 8 pm? On long weekends, we also staff the “extra” day. Today’s crew is pictured here.

She's not on this platform, but I have this friend and getting out is the best thing ever.

It made me feel just a little bit better when I encountered a bear on a hike that I could tell it was a black bear. It was still larger than I wanted it to be. And thankfully, not interested in us dumb humans (who left the area immediately).

To update the thread… the $30 trail fee was scrapped. It’s still 💯% free to do this to Kananaskis.

A bird’s eye view of the Glenmore Reservoir this afternoon. #yyc #yyccc Global Calgary

Love this Country!!!

Today, Parks Canada fire crews will ignite the Alexandra prescribed fire in Banff National Park, conditions permitting. Smoke may be visible from highways and other areas Learn more: ow.ly/jIBT50Kngcc

⚠️Update: Small wildfire (0.016-ha) south of Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course is now classified as UNDER CONTROL. This means the wildfire is contained & expected to be extinguished. The wildfire was caused by a lightning strike. 👉There is no risk to communities at this time.

New game: Find the mountain lion challenge. The rules are simple. Find the mountain lion in this picture.

How sea level rise could sever a vital transport link in Canada | Climate News | Al Jazeera aljazeera.com/news/longform/…

⚠️REMINDER: Rutting season is still underway in Banff National Park! 👉Give elk the space they need. Keep at least 30 metres between yourself and elk at all times. ✨Your actions matter. Learn more: ow.ly/3F8J50KWp3w

So much good advice here! Also check for closures, warnings and advisories before you go!

🚫Moraine Lake Road is now closed for the season.   🚌Shuttle service to Lake Louise Lakeshore and Moraine Lake is also done for the season. Thanks to everyone who took a shuttle with us!   Roam Public Transit has service to Lake Louise all winter: ow.ly/FUAC50L3ChR   📷: danschyk

The AvCan free webinar series is back! We can't wait to (virtually) see your faces at our first session on October 19, presented by MEC. We're partnering with AdventureSmart to tackle all things preparedness and planning in avalanche terrain! Sign up 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

⚠️Please be advised there is an active wildfire burning in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park near Kent Ridge in Kananaskis. Crews are working to assess, contain and respond to the situation. Albertans should avoid the area. There is currently no indication of threat to Hwy 742.

Alberta Wildfire is responding to wildfire CWF167 in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. It is classified as out of control at two hectares in size. Three helicopters and eight firefighters are currently responding to this wildfire, with more crews on the way.

Parks Canada’s prescribed burn has crossed from Compound Meadow to the east side of Banff Ave. in the area of Mountainview Cemetery and the horse corrals. All people and livestock have been evacuated. Avoid Banff Ave entrance/exit to highway. Alerts banff.ca/alert #banff

🧵Fire update (1/3) ⚠️Parks Canada is currently actioning a spot fire on the east side of Banff Avenue, inbetween the road and the Banff Avenue/ Trans-Canada Highway interchange. There are currently one medium and 4 intermediate helicopters assisting.

Really good read, and quite a lot I didn't know: kananaskis.org/outdoor-ethics…

Sometimes I worry we're loving our mountains to death.... rmoutlook.com/kananaskis-cou…