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Mar 18, 2015 20:21:03 #
DrWilk wrote:
There is a trail that circumnavigates Emerald Lake. Late afternoon is best for nice lighting on the mountains but morning is good for calm reflections.
Never had a chance to do the trail before but would like to this go-round. My plan is to go to Yoho very early and get what looks good, then go over to Kicking Horse, to top of the mountain shooting down, and return to Yoho later in the afternoon to catch whatever wasn't looking good in the morning. (Yoho would include Natural Bridge.)
Mar 18, 2015 20:26:31 #
TheDman wrote:
Wow, thanks! To be honest, I did make the hike way harder than it should have been by getting lost. :)
Sounds like you're a mountaineering guy and came through unscathed. Getting lost would not be on my bucket list of missed adventures!
Mar 18, 2015 20:34:51 #
Save Peyto and Mistaya for the trip up the Icefields Parkway to Jasper as they are both on the way. Johnson canyon and Morants should be done while travelling between Banff and LL. Johnsons is really, really popular so go early as possible in the day. Be sure to continue up to the second falls. Maligne Canyon is wonderful to walk down. Only go as far as the 4th bridge. The rest isnt as interesting as the canyon starts to open up after that.
Try to take at least two days travelling between LL and Jasper. There is so much to see and do along that road you don't want to miss. Some of the falls and other sights entail walking, usually not strenuous but certainly worth getting away from the bus tourists.
Edith Cavell and the Angel glacier are a must. Take the trail up until you're directly opposite the glacier. Watch for Pika's as well as Hoary marmots on the trail.
The canyons are very narrow and deep so photographing is actually better if it's overcast so you wont get the harsh light/shadow problems.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask. I'll try to think of other things to see and do.
Try to take at least two days travelling between LL and Jasper. There is so much to see and do along that road you don't want to miss. Some of the falls and other sights entail walking, usually not strenuous but certainly worth getting away from the bus tourists.
Edith Cavell and the Angel glacier are a must. Take the trail up until you're directly opposite the glacier. Watch for Pika's as well as Hoary marmots on the trail.
The canyons are very narrow and deep so photographing is actually better if it's overcast so you wont get the harsh light/shadow problems.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask. I'll try to think of other things to see and do.
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Mar 18, 2015 21:14:09 #
DrWilk wrote:
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Can't remember what time I went into Johnston Canyon, but I'm guessing 10-11am--the lighting was high and harsh that day. Very early would be good while the canyon is still in uniform shadow without dappling--provided it turns out to be sunny? Don't remember as much about Maligne--glad you gave me a heads up about the fourth bridge. I'll save my time energy to get to another destination. I know I can fill two days at Jasper so the third day could be a round trip down the Icefields Pkwy.--or what about Mt. Robson or beyond to the NW of Jasper?
Mar 18, 2015 22:29:16 #
Early morning or close to sunset are the best times for lighting and fewer tourists in Johnson Canyon.
There is a fair amount to do in and around Jasper but I'd use the extra time to spend on the Icefields. It's been too long since I've been through Mt. Robson so I can't help you there. My impression is that you need to do a lot of hiking in order to see much.
One are that is very under apprciatted, mainly because not many people have heard of it, is Abraham Lake. Roughly 50 miles (76 kms) up the PKWY from LL is Saskatchewan Crossing. Turn onto HGWY 11 and go to the lake. It's about 22 miles to the lake along a gorgeous valley. The hgwy (David Thompson Highway)continues along the lake and right through the mountains out to the prairies but turn back after exploring around the lake and continue on the Icefields Parkway.
There is a fair amount to do in and around Jasper but I'd use the extra time to spend on the Icefields. It's been too long since I've been through Mt. Robson so I can't help you there. My impression is that you need to do a lot of hiking in order to see much.
One are that is very under apprciatted, mainly because not many people have heard of it, is Abraham Lake. Roughly 50 miles (76 kms) up the PKWY from LL is Saskatchewan Crossing. Turn onto HGWY 11 and go to the lake. It's about 22 miles to the lake along a gorgeous valley. The hgwy (David Thompson Highway)continues along the lake and right through the mountains out to the prairies but turn back after exploring around the lake and continue on the Icefields Parkway.
Mar 19, 2015 00:40:32 #
dmeyer2m wrote:
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Its a shame you aren't coming further west to Glacier NP and Revelstoke Mountain NP - two of my favourite places in the world. Great day hikes like Jade Lake trail in Revelstoke Mt NP and Balu Pass and Akulsan Valley in Glacier. Well, maybe next time... I presume you have been up the cable car to the top of Whistler Mt in Jasper - on a clear day you can see forever.
Balu Pass
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Alpine Club chalet at top of Akulsan Valley
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Jade Lake trail
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Mar 19, 2015 06:50:08 #
Long time (1978 + 1982) since I've done that but Takkakaw Falls is definitely worth a shot or two, but you might have to climb up the hill / scree behind the Youth Hostel to get a decent shot like that shown earlier. Athabasca Falls (not far outside Jasper is not high or wide in comparison to some but looks fearsome all the same. Spirit Island has just about been done to death but should never be ignored just in case the light is a little better than last time. Look at the map and check for the circular tunnels on the railways. Might just be my fuzzy memory but I'm sure there are a few points where you can see a freight train going into and coming out of the tunnel at the same time - perhaps someone will confirm this. Have a good time - wish it was me doing it again.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athabasca_Falls
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athabasca_Falls
Mar 19, 2015 07:11:45 #
richosob
Loc: Lambertville, MI
TheDman wrote:
Was just there last year! IMO, the view of Assiniboine from the Nub might be the best view in North America. Getting there requires a helicopter ride or 20 mile hike, though!
I believe that one would be hard pressed to find a more beautiful spot than this. Thank you for sharing this photo with us.
Rich
Mar 19, 2015 08:20:11 #
Mar 19, 2015 09:23:40 #
Instead of going from Calgary to Canmore, Banaff Go the opposite way taking highway 22 all along the Rocky mountains to highway 3 drive to Lumbreck Falls only 10 minutes east when you get to highway 3 .Take some photos then head west on highway 3 to Crowsnest Pass where I live. There you will encounter some beautiful Photo spots like Frank slide a mountain that fell burring a whole town Visit the Frank slide inturpitive centre Take a underground mine tour if you like Then continue west on highway 3 see the beautiful Crowsnest Mountain and the seven sisters then continue west into BC follow the signs to Radium and spend the night soaking in there beautiful hot springs .From there you can continue on to Jasper, Banaff.Just another route to Banaff with a lot of photo opportunities You will also encounter a lot of wildlife along the way Check it out on goggle and on a map Hope this helps or gives you some ideas. Jim
Mar 19, 2015 09:38:12 #
YoungEsqr
Loc: Minnesota
My wife and I have done a lot of the national parks, but this was our favorite. Enjoy and share those wonderful pictures you'll get.
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Mar 19, 2015 10:09:51 #
DrWilk wrote:
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Don't plan to be in Jasper much, just using the Becker Chalets as base for getting to the surrounding areas. From what I've been able to learn about Mt. Robson it sounds like an iffy trek since it stays in clouds much of the time. And long hikes aren't in our schedule. Except, maybe, Parker Ridge.
Interesting that you brought up Abraham Lake--I have been wondering what was up that highway but couldn't find out much, partly because I didn't have the name/number of the route. The valley should be a scenic addition to our trip and a chance to satisfy my curiosity.
Mar 19, 2015 10:16:45 #
Go to Sunshine Village in the summer and hike up to the meadows
See my picture of Rock Isle Lake (top row, second picutre)
http://photography.baquiran.ca
See my picture of Rock Isle Lake (top row, second picutre)
http://photography.baquiran.ca
Mar 19, 2015 10:21:57 #
Here are a couple of links
http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-Cold-War-Bunker-Heart-Creek-near-Canmore-AB-3038
http://hikingwithbarry.com/
There is also a good book: http://www.mec.ca/product/5026-595/classic-hikes-in-the-canadian-rockies/?q=classic%2Bhikes
http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-Cold-War-Bunker-Heart-Creek-near-Canmore-AB-3038
http://hikingwithbarry.com/
There is also a good book: http://www.mec.ca/product/5026-595/classic-hikes-in-the-canadian-rockies/?q=classic%2Bhikes
Mar 19, 2015 10:27:30 #
TheDman wrote:
Was just there last year! IMO, the view of Assiniboine from the Nub might be the best view in North America. Getting there requires a helicopter ride or 20 mile hike, though!
Gorgeous photo!
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