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I can’t take the credit for coining the term, that goes to my lovely mum who visited for a hike today

Headed out to the Assiniboine area this week; we stayed at Marvel Lake CG on the way in. Threw in a quick trip to Owl Lake. Absolutely worth it if you have the time!

Vista Lake is a nice option if you’re looking for a lovely alpine lake. Just don’t mind the elevation loss at the beginning 🤠 Trail is cleared of deadfall to Arnica Lake (thanks trail crew!), but is very snowy and the trail is running with water between Arnica and Twin Lakes. We didn’t bother going all the way to Twin, as we felt it best to let the trail dry out before churning it up.

Had a great day out on Wind Ridge! Little mucky on the lower trail, but otherwise a good trail and a tiny bit of scrambling if you want it (there’s bypasses).

From near the “summit” of Muleshoe Ridge. This is no hidden gem by the way, to any visitors seeing this. Deadfall aplenty and I lucked out with only 2 ticks yesterday; this route is known for its ticks. But if you’re a local and looking for a grind this will do the tick. I mean trick.

Trying to get out despite the iffy forecast this week; images from around Vermillion Lakes, Sundance Trail, Sundance Canyon, and Upper Hot Springs

Lovely evening along Vermillion Lakes Drive after biking the Bow Valley Parkway

Taken from my evening walk up Tunnel

Watched from the safety of the Rockpile at Moraine today (stairs and top are cleared, btw, but not the trail leading up to it).

Glad I got the bike out before the downpour!

Taken during my evening bike ride :)

Due to the ongoing closures from the Jasper Wildfire Complex, we entered and exited via Portal trailhead. One night at Portal, one at Amethyst Lake, and one at Portal. Would love to go back and explore the Eremite Valley and stay at the Wates Gibson hut :)

Very little snow left, and most of the patches can be bypassed. Minor scramble near the summit, but it’s not exposed. Good grind to get your butt in shape for the season!

From my bike down Sundance Trail this evening

Took advantage of great weather on one of my days off in August and did a loop I had been eyeing a while. Fairview Mountain and Saddle Peak first via Saddleback Pass, then down into Paradise Valley to check out Lake Annette, Giant Steps and the lake at the back of the valley, then out via Moraine Lake Highline Trail. Roughly 36km distance and 1700m gain. I had a really enjoyable day, would definitely do it again!