To enjoy your hike, hike smart. We appreciate your patronage and would love to see you back! Don't forget you can stock up on snacks and hiking supplies at the General Store!
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DetailsOne-night stay in a Queen Standard with two queen-size beds at a 20% discount plus breakfast for two; based on single or double occupancy. Also available in our King Standard, Queen Mountain and King Mountain category for an additional charge. For bookings with 3 or 4 guests (only in our Queen rooms), there will be an extra person charge of $15.00 plus taxes per person with a maximum of 4 guests in the room; breakfast for the 3rd and 4th person will have to be paid separately. Restrictions: The suite and adjacent room are excluded from the special. Extra person charge is $15.00 plus taxes per person with a maximum occupancy of 4 guests in our Queen rooms, breakfast for the 3rd & 4th person to be paid separately. New bookings only. Other restrictions may apply. Same day bookings possible. Special can only be booked online, not over the phone. 
To enjoy your hike, hike smart. Remember, you can stock up on hiking supplies and food at our General Store. We appreciate your patronage and would love to see you back! 
Traditionally, August is the warmest month of the season with sunny skies and settled weather; the best time to plan a mountain adventure. All hiking trails are open and as a result, you'll have some company in the back country, but that is a good thing. Hiking with other folks or in groups is advisable in August when the berries ripen and the bears are enjoying the harvest, fattening up for the coming winter.
The clear August days are also the photographer's dream. If you are hoping to spot wildlife, be on the road in the early morning, as most animals disappear into the cool of the forest to escape the heat of the day and the noise of traffic. But remember, don't feed them! Want to come stay with us to rest after you hike? Be sure to check out our August Web Only Special!
Sample Two-Night Itinerary for Your Weekend
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Check out our hiking and attraction guides to plan your stay, we would be happy to answer any questions.
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- Start your day early; you'll see more wildlife and miss the heavy traffic.
- Visit attractions like the Columbia Icefield and Glacier Skywalk in early morning or late afternoon to insure your space on the attractions.
- Trail head parking occasionally overflows by mid-morning, so plan ahead.
- If you are hiking in the Rockies, include insect repellent with DEET to deter ticks and mosquitoes and carry bear spray in your day pack.
- Pack a rain slicker and sweater in case of sudden weather changes.
- Watch your fuel gauge, The Crossing is the only service centre between Lake Louise and Jasper.
- Need lunch for your hike? Pick up a bag lunch at The Crossing Cafeteria.
- Follow the posted speed limits - animals often dart out of the ditch or the surrounding forest onto the highway.
 | Hiking Tips for Successful TripsWhen planning your outings in the Rockies, the best tip we can offer is "Be Prepared". Weather changes are a fact of life. At higher elevations, it is possible to experience rain, snow, sudden temperature drops and blazing sun all in the same day. The following are key tips for your hike preparations. |
- Safety First. Have the right gear for the weather you may encounter. Think 3 layers.
- Happy Feet. Properly fitting boots, extra dry socks, toenails clipped, and swap out shoes/hiking boots before and after your hike.
- Hydration. Keep hydrated, carry ample water.
- Hat & Sun blocker. Avoid the fierce burns of high altitude sun.
- Bug Spray. Bear Spray. Enough said!
- Pack food and snacks. Carry fire starter device.
- Be sure to conduct a pre-hike study of the trail selected.
- In the spring, it can turn cold. Have you got a space blanket or a lightweight sleeping bag?
- Spring is tick season. Note the above image of a tick on a leaf, waiting for you to brush by and "hop on."
- After hiking, leave your backpack at the door, strip down and have a shower. Check the back of your neck, hair & scalp, upper body and legs. In the off-chance you have a tick, follow the correct procedure of removal with tweezers.
- But don't be overly alarmed. Famous hiker and local author Brian Patton has written numerous trail guides and I quote, "I've never picked up a tick in the Rockies in northerly exposed slopes or in sub-alpine and alpine regions."
- The tick season is pretty much done by July in the Canadian Rockies.
- The Rocky Mountain tick is not the "bad guy" of the tick world and does not spread Lyme disease. That dubious honor belongs to the "deer tick", endemic to BC's southern valleys and the Lower Mainland.
To enjoy your hike, hike smart. We appreciate your patronage and would love to see you back!
  | The Crossing Resort’s General Store has everything to make your mountain getaway more enjoyable. Find that something special to take home as a memento of your Rockies getaway or as a gift for someone special. Choose from a wide variety of gifts and souvenir items including clothing, jewellery, art and pictorials. You can also replenish your grocery and RV supplies to round out your camping or picnic needs. Also, the General Store also offers confections and our Famous Circus Line serves up ice-cream, special coffees, hotdogs, sandwiches, pretzels, and other assorted food and beverage items. |
We are pleased to announce the General Store now stocks of all your hiking accessory needs, including stainless steel water bottles, trail guides and guide books, insect repellant, rain slickers, hats, laces, sun blocker, walking sticks, gloves, bear bells, Stormtech Clothing and hiking provisions.
Don’t forget to register your hike and order a box lunch the night before. We’ll have it packed and ready to go at your request.
Don’t forget to register your hike and order a box lunch the night before. We’ll have it packed and ready to go at your request.
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