Issue No 1 February 2004 Welcome Letter from the Editor Coming Up In Our Next Edition Rockies Events Calendar The best Canadian Rockies events calendar highlights so many events in Canmore and Banff that you'll be begging for some down time! Canmore's Native History Ancient pictographs are just one reminder of this area's rich and fascinating Native history. Discover the 11,000-year-old story behind the Canmore area's First Nations people. Adventures on Snowshoes Walk on clouds of powdery snow for miles amidst pristine Rocky Mountain scenery - on a snowshoeing adventure. Snowshoeing is fun, safe and a great way to enjoy the outdoors for all ages. Subscribe Today!     If you haven't already signed up to receive your free subscription to SolaraLife, sign up now by submitting your email address in the space provided above.	HOME   /   LIVE IT Pack for four seasons in the sun Canadians are known for turning any conversation, despite its starting point, to a topic that is relevant 365 days a year: the weather. In the Canadian Rockies, particularly in the front ranges facing the Canadian prairies region to the east, the weather is noted for being particularly sunny throughout the year. In fact, weather statistics released last autumn by Environment Canada reveal that the region around the city of Calgary has more sunny days than any other part of Canada. Winter temperatures aside, Canmore and Calgary are known for sparkling, sunny days made even more spectacular by intense blue skies above snow-capped mountains. Even better, Canmore's winter season is occasionally warmed by the "chinook" winds blowing through to the prairies. This kind of a weather pattern is recognizable for the clearly defined arch of cloud cover that can be seen in the skies to the east of Canmore. Winter temperatures, which average between -5 and -15 C can quickly rise to the high teens Celsius with a chinook weather pattern. It is not unknown for a Chinook wind, blowing through the Rockies, to raise the temperature as much as 20 degrees in the matter of a few hours. Regardless of the season or the "snow-eating" Chinooks, a visit to the Canadian Rockies requires some careful packing, with some attention to bringing along a range of clothing that can be worn comfortably in layers. While summer days can be very warm, ranging on average from 8 C to 22 C, but climbing occasionally into the low 30's C, visitors should be prepared for variations on this theme at any time. back to top A 'Chinook' arch develops over Canmore's Ha Ling Peak and the East End of Rundle, foretelling a warmer trend in the weather for this winter day It has been known to snow practically any time of the year, particularly at higher elevations where hikers and climbers find themselves more vulnerable to the weather's sudden changes. However, showers and the even rarer snowfall in the summer are most often a fleeting thing, disappearing as quickly as they appear. Dressing in layers, from light to medium weight, with a good wind-proof, waterproof outer layer, is the best way to prepare for any type of weather while enjoying summertime recreation. In winter, those who plan to spend a good portion of the day outdoors should add a warm layer of fleece or a sweater overtop a fitted synthetic layer next to the skin. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also highly advisable 12 months of the year. Many wintertime visitors are surprised at the sun's intensity — and the resultant sunburn — after enjoying even a few hours of recreation near snow or water. Canmore's shops are well stocked to provide anything that is forgotten during a hasty packing — including an excellent selection of fashionable outdoor clothing and accessories by top manufacturers. Once the bag is packed, no matter the season or the weather, the Canadian Rockies offer beauty and adventure like no other place on the planet.
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