As it’s name suggests, Sunshine Meadows is a high alpine meadow, located about 10 km west of the Town of Banff. It’s elevation varies but it’s in the range of 2,300 m (7,545 ft). The area serves as a ski resort (Sunshine Village) in winter. You may be able to see the telltale signs of…
Category: Hiking
Marble Canyon to Paint Pots Hike
I went for a hike on Wednesday with the Meanderthals group, part of the Canmore Seniors Association. We traveled west to the Kootenay National Park, just over the Continental Divide into British Columbia, about 45 minutes from home. Our destination was Marble Canyon, where we began our hike from to the Paint Pots. This hike…
The Highline Trail
This week was the beginning of the hiking season for me. I participate in a hiking club called the Meanderthals who venture out every Wednesday. In addition to the exercise, it’s a good opportunity for me to get some photographs while meandering along the trails. Yesterday, I joined a group of nine for a 13.9 km…
2014 Photo Tour: The Wave
I’ve saved the best for last! Today’s post is about the signature day of our recent photographic excursion to northern Arizona and southern Utah. Bob and I visited a relatively unknown location, referred to as “The Wave”. It is not part of the National Park system, but rather a small, isolated and very unique site,…
Chester Lake
In late August, I went on a hike with a group of friends to Chester Lake in Kananaskis Country. We traveled by car along the Smith-Dorien Highway to the trailhead about 40 km (25 miles) south of Canmore. From the trailhead it’s 5.2 km (3.25 miles) to the lake, following a gently rising trail with…