A light waterproof/windproof jacket with a hood or an inexpensive fold up nylon poncho for unexpected rain.a light fleece jacket, or pullover, hoodie or warmer sweater.A pair of long pants for cooler temperatures or to protect your legs when hiking in areas with brush, they can act as mosquito protection.Light weight short sleeve shirts and for cooler weather at least one long sleeve shirt which can also come in handy for sun protection.For advanced trails supportive lace up hiking shoes or boots are more appropriate A sturdy pair of trail runners or hiking sandals are adequate for lower elevation hiking trails and short walks.Footwear – a comfortable pair of walking shoes for general sightseeing.They can remain an issue through summer on hiking trails that cross through forested areas or near lakes or wetlands. Mosquitoes can be a nuisance from late spring through early summer. This packing list also applies for late spring and early fall since all these periods can experience cooler temperatures.īe prepared for the possibility of rain in June and early summer and for temperatures that can drop significantly at night, particularly at higher elevations. The summer months of July and August are the months with the highest temperatures and in a perfect world the days would all be warm and sunny, but that’s not always the case. Summer, Late Spring And Early Fall Packing List With the exception of some of the warmer summer days, you’re likely to find much of the year cold in the mountains. It’s almost like there’s six seasons, a long winter, the transition from winter into spring, spring, a short summer, fall and the transition back into winter.Īnother factor in how you might pack is dependent on where you live, especially if you’re not accustomed to any type of colder climate. Unfortunately it’s not as simple as providing a packing list for each season as they tend to blend into one another. Step one in packing is looking into theclimate information for the time of your visit. For more information see our post on What To Expect For Weather And Temperatures In The Canadian Rocky Mountains. Having clothing options that you can take off and put on as necessary is key, even in the summer months. Ask any local about dressing for the mountains and they will tell you it’s all about layers.
No matter what time of the year you visit the Canadian Rocky Mountains be prepared for umpredictable weather and rapidly changing conditions.
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