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Published: February 23rd 2018
In the freezing cold, we clambered into the bus and settled our many layers into the overhead bins and under the seats. As the landscape flattened out into the farmland west of Calgary, the magic of pale orange light dawned on the far-away high mountain glaciers. Steadily the dawn lit the spare clouds and sculpted the minimalist contours of the hibernating grain fields.
When we were into the mountains, overcast skies subdued the dramatic mountains into a palette of greys. Snow drizzled onto the roads. Wind was made evident in its absence because evergreens were heavily draped in snow blankets. The snow blobs ranged on fence posts cheered us with their inexplicably comic character.
Emerald Lake and the Lodge appeared in its stunning winter wonderland guise. Roof tops were piled feet deep with snow perched in layers, always seeming to be ready to be unbalanced. Paths cut between buildings and to the hard lake only emphasized the depths of pure-white snow.
While the others in the club pursued vigorous snow-shoeing and skiing, Ann and I at first contented ourselves with looking out the windows. Fortified with delicious coffee, we restored our layers and took up the exercise of
Snow-capped peak
Strong lines of rock seen through heavy snowour cameras as we slowly walked by vistas of magnificent peaks and delicate close-ups of plants in winter.
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Roy Umbach
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Fantastic photos,
Looks like a beautiful trip, Photo of Emerald Lake Lodge and Mt. Burgess are my favorites, thanks