Soaring Mountains, Sparkling Lakes - an Unforgettable Introduction to the Canadian Rockies


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July 13th 2012
Published: September 27th 2012
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Of all the natural wonders on earth, the Canadian Rocky Mountains had occupied top spot on my 'places to visit' list ever since I ticked off the fjords of Norway's west coast on my first trip to Europe in 2008. Images of shimmering alpine lakes encircled by majestic mountain peaks had swirled around in my head, beckoning me like a siren's song from afar. So although I had decided ... Read Full Entry



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Another day, another challengeAnother day, another challenge
Another day, another challenge

Setting out along Moraine Lake Road on day two
Classic mountain backdropClassic mountain backdrop
Classic mountain backdrop

First view of the Valley of Ten Peaks from Moraine Lake Road
Fitting finaleFitting finale
Fitting finale

Moraine Lake, late afternoon
Picture perfectPicture perfect
Picture perfect

Moraine Lake, next morning
The way aheadThe way ahead
The way ahead

Heading towards Sentinal Pass
Onwards and upwardsOnwards and upwards
Onwards and upwards

Traversing the steep slope on the way up to Sentinal pass
View from the topView from the top
View from the top

View of the Grand Sentinal and Paradise Valley from Sentinal Pass at 2600m+
Like stepping into another worldLike stepping into another world
Like stepping into another world

The well-named Paradise Valley
Cool cascadeCool cascade
Cool cascade

The Giants' Steps waterfall in Paradise Valley
Priceless panoramaPriceless panorama
Priceless panorama

Moraine Lake and the Valley of Ten Peaks - take one
Priceless panoramaPriceless panorama
Priceless panorama

Moraine Lake and the Valley of Ten Peaks - take two
Priceless panoramaPriceless panorama
Priceless panorama

Moraine Lake and the Valley of Ten Peaks - take three
Reflected gloryReflected glory
Reflected glory

The Valley of Ten Peaks reflected in Moraine Lake - take one
Reflected gloryReflected glory
Reflected glory

The Valley of Ten Peaks reflected in Moraine Lake - take two
Reflected gloryReflected glory
Reflected glory

The Valley of Ten Peaks reflected in Moraine Lake - take three
Worth the climbWorth the climb
Worth the climb

View of the Bow Valley from Saddleback Pass - take one
Worth the climbWorth the climb
Worth the climb

View of the Bow Valley from Saddleback Pass - take two
Worth the climbWorth the climb
Worth the climb

View of the Bow Valley from Saddleback Pass - take three
Back where it all beganBack where it all began
Back where it all began

Crossing the Pipestone River on the way back to my hostel in Lake Louise



11th November 2012
Jewel in Mother Nature's crown

Great picture! Almost looks unreal doesn't it. I love Canada.
11th November 2012
Jewel in Mother Nature's crown

Yeah it's no wonder that scene used to be on the Canadian twenty dollar bill. I thought Lake Louise and Lake Agnes were beautiful, but Moraine Lake blew them both out of the water!

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