by Andrew Hempstead | Jun 12, 2018 | Blog, Canadian Rockies, History book
I’ve been researching and writing a book on the history of Lake Louise for the past couple of years. Much has been written about the beauty of Lake Louise, but no one has to this point published a book devoted to local history. Much has been written about the...
by Andrew Hempstead | Jun 2, 2018 | Blog, Canadian Rockies, Coffeetable book
I may have missed one or two, but Images of Banff, which was published this spring, is the 100th book I have authored, coauthored, or contributed to. (In this case I took the photos and wrote the text). There is a movement toward smaller soft cover coffeetable books,...
by Andrew Hempstead | May 1, 2018 | British Columbia, Canadian Rockies, Guidebooks
It was a busy 2017 research season for me, with manuscripts for four new editions coming due in September: Moon British Columbia, Moon Vancouver Island, Moon Canadian Rockies, and Moon Banff National Park. Living in the region allows me to spread my research out over...
by Andrew Hempstead | May 1, 2018 | Blog, Canadian Rockies, Maps
For their detail, accuracy, and unique waterproof characteristics, I’ve been a long-time fan of Gem Trek Maps. Through Summerthought Publishing, we’ve kept in contact with the company founders, Donna and Roger Nelson, for many years – and at one...
by Andrew Hempstead | Aug 12, 2017 | Blog, Canadian Rockies, Travelwriting
I’m lucky that Lake O’Hara, arguably one of the world’s finest hiking destinations, is just one hour’s drive from my home. I head up to the region at least a couple of times a year, but in the last two years have spent more time there working for a client who...
by Andrew Hempstead | Sep 26, 2016 | Blog, Canadian Rockies, Wildlife
I’m not a wildlife photographer. I leave that to experts such as Wayne Lynch and John Marriott. But the amount of time I spend in the Canadian Rockies has allowed me many wildlife experiences. Most of these are memorable for the sheer exhilaration of seeing...