Weather Forecast Websites

1. AccuWeatherLinks to an external site.

AccuWeather provides thorough reports on current and future weather. It even includes radars, satellite maps, weather forecasting maps, and the news.

Source: AccuWeather | URL: https://www.accuweather.com/en/ca/canada-weather | Retrieved: June 16, 2019

2. Mountain ForecastLinks to an external site.

This website gives detailed weather forecasts for specific mountain peaks. It tells you the temperature (high and low), precipitation level, wind speed and direction, and even freezing level at different elevations. There are mountain forecasts, weather maps, and more information on the mountain and climbing.

Source: Mountain Forecast | URL: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Ha-Ling-Peak/forecasts/2407 | Retrieved: June 16, 2019

Hiking Trails

1. AllTrailsLinks to an external site.

This is my favourite website to look for hiking trails because it's super easy to navigate and includes hikes all around the world! It provides a lot of information while keeping things simple, and even has reviews and images uploaded from others who have completed the hike. You can also get the AllTrails app for free on your phone where you can download the trail itself, create a plan for future hikes, record your current hike, and keep a history of all the hikes you've accomplished.

Source: AllTrails | URL: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/grizzly-peak-trail | Retrieved: June 16, 2019

Other Helpful Resources

1. What to Wear HikingLinks to an external site.

It can be difficult to decide on what to wear for your hike, especially if you do not go hiking often. This guide tells you everything you need to know about clothing fabrics, types of base and mid-layers, and general clothing strategies. I hope this helps you choose the most appropriate attire for your next hike.

2. 511 AlbertaLinks to an external site.

This website calculates an approximate transportation time based on current traffic and road conditions. It provides information on highway conditions and maintenance, construction zones, severe weather alerts, accidents, and even locations of fuel stations across Alberta.

Source: 511 Alberta | URL: https://511.alberta.ca/map#:Alerts | Retrieved: June 16, 2019