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.

Wakeboarding Session

This is the normal evening routine at the cottage. As the sun is starting to go down and the hooligan's on the lake are inside for dinner, WE RIDE!!! Our patient driver, the harder we fall, the more he smiles...

Ash was injured for the weekend, so she was off the water. But here keen spotter skills were required for this outing.

Spotter #2.

Joel's hot styles...

and sweet air...

Heather makes the most fantastic facial expressions when she rides, try zooming in.

Heather rippin' on her ski.

Her speed is unreal across the wake.

After some "mild" pressure, Deb agreed to ski. Look at the smile!

Just at the end of my ride, I figured I give something a go. Feeling pretty confident right now.

Actually feeling really good, got my landing spotted.

The aftermath. Not feeling so good.

Waterton - Lineham Ridge

We were able to convince Jay and Sharon to continue loving hiking and spent the weekend in Waterton with them. We were able to check out the two other hikes on our "Waterton To Do" list. If you ever have the chance to spend some time in Waterton, these are two amazing hikes.

A meadow just before the up.

Our route up.

Heady and I at the start of the ridge.

We took a little side trip up towards Lineham peak. Pretty rugged terrain.

Looking back along our route.

The wind was howling!!!

I can't remember the name of these lakes, but the valley is totally isloated. Would be an amazing camp site if the descent wasn't so rediculous.

Amazing views.

Jay and I on the descent.

You can see Heather and Sharon as tiny figures in the foreground. Makes you feel a little insignificant.

Waterton - Crypt Lake

On the Sunday, we embarked on the Waterton classic, Crypt Lake. We made sure we were the first off the boat and, despite other people, we felt relatively isolated for the day.

View from the boat ride across Waterton lake to start the day.

One of the many waterfalls on the hike. Heather had a hayday!


Crypt lake is just above this headwall. Looks relatively impassible.

It's tough to see, but there's a hole in the wall that we had to squeeze through to get to the lake.

Luckily, a ladder was provided.

The view through the other side.

Sharon shares Heather's insane desire to swin in glaical lakes.

I got Jay hooked on the trowing rocks at rocks game.

Heady on the descent.

Northover Ridge - Part 1

Heady and I have also wanted to do this trip and thank to Aric, Jen, Sharon, and Jay, we made it happen this year. It was mind-boggling to be in such a beautiful location. The scenery was stunning and company was fantastic. I have to commend Jay and Sharon on this, their first hiking trip, as it was quite intense at some points. We even got to do a little mountaineering route up Warrior mountain. What a trip...