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.

Lake Loise Hwy 1A XCski

2015 -2016 Cross Country season has started off with lots of snowfall in the Lake Louise, Canmore and Kananaskis region of Alberta. The following snapshot is at the trailhead of Hwy 1A or the Great Divide at Lake Louise.

Forgetmenot Ridge Hike.

Oct/2015 hike on Forgetmenot ridge trail in Bragg Creek. The view is to the west part way along the trail to the ridge. Banded peak can be seen to the left.