Some users of MountainNature.com believe that this should be a site where recent bear or cougar sightings are chronicled. This is simply not a practical goal for this site. Many hikers do not report their sightings, and those that do may wait several days or longer to do so. A summer drive up the Icefields Parkway can provide opportunities to safely see bears, yet people constantly leave the safety of their vehicles to get dangerously close to black and grizzly bears.
The best source for current information on bear activity is to check the trail report for the area in which you are planning your outing. Each park has trail reports that will list any restrictions due to recent bear activity. These are more current than MountainNature.com could ever hope to be and all trail users should check these reports before heading out.
Click the following links to read local trail reports
Banff National Park Trail Reports
Kananaskis Country Trail Report
Jasper National Park Trail Report
Yoho National Park Trail Report
Kootenay National Park Trail Report
Here is information on Local Avalanche Conditions
The Canadian Avalanche Association provides regular avalanche reports for all Canada’s western mountains. You can view the reports at the following link: Canadian Avalanche Association
Kananaskis Country Backcountry Avalanche Forecast