Officials from Alberta Parks are asking the public to do more research before venturing out on a hike. AllTrails allows users to access a database of trail maps, which includes crowd-sourced reviews and images. His team has responded to calls stretching across Kananaskis Country, which is comprised of provincial parks like Bow Valley Provincial Park, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park and Spray Valley Provincial Park. He said there are a variety of pitfalls in the average hiker using only apps to map out a trail. Additionally, AllTrails' parks partnerships team communicates with parks and land managers, including Alberta Parks, to ensure the public receives the best possible information."

Source: CBC News October 16, 2022 20:28 UTC