Waterton Lakes National Park -Cameron Lake

Two Jack Lake

Photo of Two Jack Lake by Banff National Park taken early one summer morning. Campsites are available next to the lake. Motor boats are not allowed on the lake which makes to great for canoeing and kayaking.

Sovereign ski Trail

A Grouse we encountered at Sovereign Lake near Vernon, BC. It was very friendly and was checking us out when we stopped to watch him.

Canmore Nordic Center

Canmore Nordic Center

Cross country skiing at Canmore Nordic Center (CNC) in Canmore, Alberta. Conditions are great this year with many trails open. This picture was taken in the open area at the mine scare junction between Banff Trail and Meadow.

Mt. Assiniboine

Early September is usually the best time of the year to go backpacking into Mt. Assiniboine with temperatures in the low twenties, larches turning color, and generally drier weather. However, this time the first few days were summer like which then turned to winter with a foot and half of snow. Our adventure didn’t end here. We encountered a bear with two of her cubs, elevation changes greater than expected, a battle to stay dry, and of course a helicopter ride out.

Mt. Assiniboine with a dusting of snow. Taken from the lodge.

We hiked in from the Sunshine Village. The route has a lot of elevation change but the scenery is worth it.

Larches turning color. Taken near the lodge.

On our hike out we encountered a foot and half of snow. Next morning we hiked back to Mt.  Assiniboine Lodge and took a helicopter out.

Helicopter ferried about 60 people out that day.

Canmore Nordic Center

Had a classic ski at Canmore Nordic Center. Snow temperature was -4c and air temperature was -6c. Rhode Super extra worked well today. Photo is taken in the stadium area with Ha Ling peak in the background.