The mountain air is delightful. The scenery has an outstanding positive effect on the mind, and hiking, on the body. In the 1880s, the Rocky Mountains became more accessible via the Canadian Pacific Railway, and a keen interest in exploring those peaks grew. But while the 19th century was full of inventions, it lacked the comfortable, practical attire we take for granted nowadays.
21 July, 2020
Victorians in the Rocky Mountains: Early Hiking Styles and the Move Toward Comfort
The mountain air is delightful. The scenery has an outstanding positive effect on the mind, and hiking, on the body. In the 1880s, the Rocky Mountains became more accessible via the Canadian Pacific Railway, and a keen interest in exploring those peaks grew. But while the 19th century was full of inventions, it lacked the comfortable, practical attire we take for granted nowadays.