Things to Know Before You Hike in Bugaboo Provincial Park Be sure to be mindful of who you are setting up next to, giving as much space as is needed. This camping destination is highly trafficked, mainly with experienced climbers looking to tackle various climbing routes. I found a good mix between outgoing people looking for exciting conversations over a drink and people who want time to catch up on rest and relaxation after a big climbing day.There should be plenty of wire to go around, but if you are visiting during a holiday you may want to BYOW just to be on the safe side. You simply wrap the chicken wire around your vehicle, using the sticks and rocks to secure it in place. It is essential that you take into consideration the weather leading up to your trip before setting out on this adventure.Īfter a bumpy ride, the parking lot finally appears. Here you will find piles of chicken wire, sticks, and rocks, that are free to borrow to protect your tires from rubber chewing porcupines. With the dirt road turning into a massive mud pile after rain, even the toughest vehicles get stuck here. The forestry road is a challenge in dry conditions, so you do not want to drive it after heavy rainfall. No matter the vehicle, be sure to allocate at least an hour of driving time for this road alone. With an enormous number of potholes and extruding rocks, I highly recommend a vehicle with a decent amount of clearance. I will admit, we managed to make it up this road in our small, 2-wheel drive vehicle, but with extremely cautious driving and a whole lot of time added to our trip – I would not recommend doing this. Without the right vehicle and proper weather conditions, the logging road for the last 30 km of the trip is a bit of a nightmare. Once you reach the quaint town of Radium, the drive starts to become a bit more challenging. The map leads you off the highway, and onto a forestry road that is home to as many potholes as it is to free-range cattle! The first few kilometers of this dirt road are in decent condition, but the last 30 km before the trailhead are something to be wary of. From here, you will have a short approach to the climbing routes and will meet plenty of fellow climbers. Even though we weren’t climbing, we chose to stay at the Applebee Dome Campground over the Boulder Campground for the excitement, busyness, and stunning views. The Applebee Dome Campground is where you will want to be if you plan on climbing. The Boulder Campground is the quieter campground, as it is a further approach to the climbing routes. If you don’t plan on climbing and want a more isolated stay, this is the right campground for you. When camping here be sure to allocate some time to hike the extra kilometer to the Applebee Dome – the views and glacial lake here should not be missed. If you are looking to sleep under the stars, with the mountains and glaciers as your neighbors, then Bugaboo Provincial Park is for you. In this park, you can enjoy the comfort of your own tent or the perks of a backcountry hut.īoth campgrounds, the Boulder Campground and Applebee Dome campground run on a first-come, first-served basis. Not having to reserve a campsite is a huge benefit of this park in comparison to National Park campsites that can fill up months in advance. There are no designated campsites at these campgrounds either, you simply choose the area that best suits you, so it pays to be the early bird. The impressive Bugaboo Glacier shows off its beauty at sunset!
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