This past week I participated in a hike to Larch Valley, located due south of Lake Louise. Our group departed from the Moraine Lake Lodge, trekking 2-1/2 kilometres westward up the valley. This hike is one of the great favourites of hikers and we were fortunate to be able to go during mid-week. Larch Valley…
Month: September 2012
Emerald Lake
Yesterday’s photo outing was to Emerald Lake, near Field, B.C. about 1-1/4 hours west of Canmore. Emerald Lake is named for its colour, a brilliant green and it is the site of the Emerald Lake Lodge, a beautiful place to spend a holiday, winter or summer. Accompanied by Bob Bear, I arrived by mid-morning and…
Return to Vermilion Lakes
Today I made a morning visit to a favourite location, the Vermilion Lakes near the Town of Banff. Accompanied by Bob Bear and Stewart Hamilton, I arrived there at about 6:45 am in plenty of time for the sunrise. We were facing toward the sun today, making the task a little more challenging. This first…