I knew this year would be a gong show but not to this extent. I always buy the annual pass so hiking in national parks is never a second thought but for the casual hiker, it makes sense to hike in national parks this year. I sense a lot of people are checking out Waterton for the first time as well, hence the massive increase. I've completely avoided Banff and Lake Louise this year, figured next year will be a lot more quieter with everyone checking it out this year.
If anyone is looking for a nice quiet place, for me personally I have noticed K country to be relatively quiet compared to other years. I'm assuming everyone is at the national parks. My last two hikes I encountered 4 groups all together which is pretty rare during the times I go.
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