Can I hike it alone?Yes. There are many other hikers there who could help you in case you have problems. If you want to hook-up with others, try The Friends of Banff National Park (403) 762-8918 who maintain a list of solo hikers looking for partners. Should I join a tour? Hire a guide?We are independent hikers. This website is for those who like to carry their own pack. It is easy to hike Sunshine to Assiniboine on your own. We cannot recall ever meeting a guided group. Can I bring children?Absolutely. Kids as young as age-7 thrive on this hike — if they have previous overnight hiking experience. Should I be worried about bears?Bears are a concern in the Canadian Rockies. Bears kill someone about once every 3 years. Still, it is quite unlikely you will see one on this hike. Our advice:
On day hike sidetrips, break camp & hang your packs & food before walking away. An unattended gear is vulnerable to animals. Last bit of veteran advice — always hike with someone you can outrun. More serious information on bear safety ... Should I do other hikes instead?No, this is the best hike in the Canadian Rockies — for the majority of hikers. Access is easy. The vistas unending. But if you want to do more hikes, we recommend:
Should I hike Glacier instead?No. A more difficult but similarly fantastic hike is the Highline Trail / Ptarmigan Tunnel loop (North Circle) in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA. The trailhead in Waterton is less than 4 hours drive from Banff. You might hike Glacier National Park on the same vacation — check our Glacier website for details.
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