Ptarmigan Cirque

In hopes of catching some of the last hiking days of the season, Heady and I spent our anniversary at Ptarmigan Cirque with Aric, Jen and Steph. The larches were in their prime and the day was spectacular.

On the way up...

Aric and Jen watching Skoki have a snowball fit.

Three Sisters Pass

Heather and Jen were able to sneak away mid-week up to Three Sister's Pass just outside Canmore.

Larch and Paradise Valley

We gathered our group of greater than 6 (bears have never attacked 6 people, only a gourp of 5 - great rule...) and headed up towards Lake Louise to check out the renouned Larch and Paradise Valley circuit. It definitely lived up to its reputation. Can you believe this is mid-September!

The hike starts at Moraine Lake, Heather was throwing elbows at tourists to get this shot.

A platow above Moraine lake in Larch Valley.

Futher up the valley.

Heading up to Sentinal Pass.

First tracks over the pass down into Paradise Valley.

Yes, this is September...

A view into Paradise Valley. Lake Louise is actually on the other side of the headwall.

Sears model Karl.