About the Author

Hello, I’m Travis Rousseau. For well over a decade, I’ve had the immense privilege of living and working in Lake Louise. My time here is measured in seasons: seasons of deep snow and quiet trails, seasons of brilliant wildflowers, and seasons of golden larches under crisp autumn skies.

For just as long, friends and colleagues have told me, “You should write all this down! Write a book!” I’ve always politely laughed it off. But the idea stuck, and I realized that my other passions–the “indoor” ones–gave me a unique way to bring that “book” to life.

My days are best spent outside, usually with a camera in hand. I’m a hiker, a skier, and a snowboarder, and I find a quiet joy in capturing the light and landscapes of the park. This is the part of me that knows the trails, the weather, and the rhythms of this place.

But when I’m not outdoors, my passion shifts to a different kind of landscape: the digital one. I love the clean logic of web development, the creative process of photo editing, and the quiet satisfaction of managing a Linux server. Building this website on AWS is as much a passion project for me as a multi-day hike.

This guide is where those two worlds meet.

It’s the product of my love for the mountains, filtered through the technical skills I’ve honed over the years. It’s my attempt to create something that is not only beautiful and authentic but also practical, fast, and accessible to everyone.

Thank you for being here. I hope you find this guide to be the helpful, honest friend I designed it to be.

This guide is published by TNR Digital.