mountain lover – Peaks and Pathways

Jasper’s Slightly Kept Secret

Quick Reference (According to Apple Watch SE): The following information was recorded on Apple Watch SE on July 31, 2021 during our journey to Verdant Pass, which included water and nutrition breaks, pauses for photo-ops, exploration and lunch in the alpine meadow: Total Time: 7:11:41 (6:59am to 2:09pm) Distance: 20.59 km Elevation Gain: 662 mContinueContinue reading “Jasper’s Slightly Kept Secret”

Beat the Heat At Iceberg Lake

This past July 1, I spent time appreciating the natural beauty of Canada, losing the tourists and catching a cool glacial breeze during a heatwave, by traveling beyond Bow Glacier Falls to what has unofficially been dubbed “Iceberg Lake.” Attempting this hike during a historic heatwave meant making it to the trailhead for 5am toContinueContinue reading “Beat the Heat At Iceberg Lake”