Canadian Rockies--Care To Share? (Page 3): That is one amazing photo!

bedgmon Loc: Burleson, Texas

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!

That is one amazing photo!

Willy Loc: Alaska

dmeyer2m wrote:

It has been 10 years since I first went from Calga... (show quote)

Jasper, Banff and the Icefield Parkway are awesome places. I will definetly return someday.
The best time for photos are the golden hours and anytime there is a dramatic sky.
Here's a link to my Jasper & Banff Photos:
http://www.fayledvisionphotography.com/Canada/Alberta/
I don't like to post individual photos here as UHH claims the rights to them.
(read the tof)

TheDman Loc: USA

bedgmon wrote:

That is one amazing photo!

Thanks! I'd never even heard about that place until I was planning my trip last year. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to go there, 20 miles or not. I can't believe it's not more popular.

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

mcveed wrote:

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.

Haven't ruled out Revelstoke completely. I did go to 'Meadows in the Sky' back in 2005 and stopped at Giant Cedars, Hemlock Grove, and Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk along the way. We stayed at the old Best Western Glacier Park Lodge (now closed) at Rogers Pass. If I could have stayed there again I would have already added Revelstoke to the agenda, but travel distances are key to my planning and we were eating up two days crossing over and back. You have inspired a second look with your excellent captures of beautiful scenery and that is the main reason I have looked forward to this do-over. Ten years ago I was just a snap shooter with a P&S on a car tour with another couple. I'm a much more serious student of photography now, as is my travel buddy. Thanks for sharing all the beauty I missed the first time around, mcveed.

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

John N wrote:

Long time (1978 + 1982) since I've done that but T... (show quote)

Sounds like we share the same memories of the area, John. I can't remember where I was standing to get the shot I shared of Takakkaw Falls, but I was using a super zoom bridge camera at the time--may not have as much reach with my DX18-200mm this time. I love Athabasca Falls and plan on using a very wide angle lens at this location. Maligne Lake will definitely depend on weather since it will cost $$. The Spiral Tunnels are one of my do-overs as I had terrible lighting and no CPL last time--but I did catch the train at both tunnel entrances simultaneously! This chance to travel the Canadian Rockies again is priceless to me. I thought 2005 would be the once in a lifetime for me.

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

YoungEsqr wrote:

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.

You betcha!!

Cornman Loc: Grand Rapids, Michigan

A shot of Lake Marriane, and of a scene along the Icefield Highway between Jasper and Banff, taken in July 2010. Beautiful place, also spent time on this trip in the Okenaghan Valley of British Columbia, wineries galore there, beautiful if you can go that far west!!! Have a great trip

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

Flipper2012 wrote:

Instead of going from Calgary to Canmore, Banaff G... (show quote)

Wow, Jim, this is the very story a friend (who lived in Alberta 30+years ago) has shared about the Frank Slide and I have always wanted to check it out. Though too much rerouting on this trip, it is something I want to build a future trip around. You have named some attractions that I didn't know about, so thanks for the suggestions. There are many interesting museums in that SW corner of Alberta that I have earmarked to include with a trip back to MT Glacier and Waterton, probably R/T from Kalispell. You have filled in the gaps.

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

darkmanCANADA wrote:

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

Beautiful work, Neil!! Where were you when you took that pano? I did hike to a small lake in Sunshine back in 2005, don't recall which, but can't recall where your vantage point would have been. Seeing the gorgeous contributions shared so far makes me so eager to have a second chance. (Your story is interesting--your dad gave you a good foundation from which to develop your skills.)

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

darkmanCANADA wrote:

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

Because of time restraints and physical limitations, hiking won't factor in much to our trip plans. But the links you shared are wonderfully detailed guides for those up to the longer hikes. I love to see descriptions supported with photos taken along the way so that the viewer knows what landmarks to watch for.

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

Cornman wrote:

A shot of Lake Marriane, and of a scene along the Icefield Highway between Jasper and Banff, taken in July 2010. Beautiful place, also spent time on this trip in the Okenaghan Valley of British Columbia, wineries galore there, beautiful if you can go that far west!!! Have a great trip

Moraine Lake is one of those iconic must-see places. Back in 2005 it took us three days before there was a break in the rain. We went down to Kootenay in search of a dry hikes instead. Looks like you were lucky if that was your only visit to Moraine and you got such a lovely shot.
Not familiar with the Okanagan Valley but, when I googled it, the images of the wine country were wonderful. (Maybe when I do a R/T out of Kalispell, MT, up and across southern Canada.)

DrWilk Loc: .

I live in the Okanagan and it is a very beautiful valley. Hot in the summer (hi 90's) and no rain. Extremely mild winters(mid 30's for brief period) with very minimal snow(less than 6 inches per year).
Let me know if and when you're coming though here and I'll be happy to take you around for photo ops. I can guarantee mule deer and give a 90% chance of seeing Bighorn Sheep, possibly black bear and probably Mountain goats.

dmeyer2m wrote:

Moraine Lake is one of those iconic must-see places. Back in 2005 it took us three days before there was a break in the rain. We went down to Kootenay in search of a dry hikes instead. Looks like you were lucky if that was your only visit to Moraine and you got such a lovely shot.
Not familiar with the Okanagan Valley but, when I googled it, the images of the wine country were wonderful. (Maybe when I do a R/T out of Kalispell, MT, up and across southern Canada.)

LennyP4868 Loc: NJ

Going there this summer myself, maybe you can give me some Info

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

DrWilk wrote:

I live in the Okanagan and it is a very beautiful valley. Hot in the summer (hi 90's) and no rain. Extremely mild winters(mid 30's for brief period) with very minimal snow(less than 6 inches per year).
Let me know if and when you're coming though here and I'll be happy to take you around for photo ops. I can guarantee mule deer and give a 90% chance of seeing Bighorn Sheep, possibly black bear and probably Mountain goats.

Now that I would love and I will hold you to it! :D
How far from Lake Louise/Banff is Okanagan in miles?

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

LennyP4868 wrote:

Going there this summer myself, maybe you can give me some Info

Lenny, what are your dates? (We'll be there from July 21st to Aug. 2nd.) Send me a PM and email address and I will send you the list of sights on our itinerary so you to see what might look interesting to you.