Ok, after a light lunch by the lakeshore, thought I’d grab a few pics of the surrounding area. The lake itself (lower Rowe lake) is nestled snugly amidst the subalpine cirques of mount Rowe. Unfortunately

After I was able to calm down from seeing them bears swim across the lake, I sat down and soaked in the gorgeous scenery around me. Had a few cool sips of water and a light lunch. Wow this was great! Serenity

After a couple of hours on the trail, I finally reached lower Rowe Lake. Just as the lake itself was becoming visible, I immediately saw a couple of black bears swimming across the lake. Wow. Excitement

Hey, it’s another Random Friday here on May the 15th. Forecast is for a little snow overnight, and even more in Banff! Not exactly the best news for a hiker like me. That being said, the snow will likely

Ok, so the decision was made. The hike to the upper lake will need to wait for the next time around. Today, it was only going to be lower Rowe lake. It was sort of a relief actually, one less hour of trail

A few more photo ops from the trail to Rowe Lakes. Surprisingly this trail doubled as a horse trail as well, and sure enough, a group of trail riders came down right past me. Then I thought, maybe I ought

As I hiked my way upward to Rowe Lakes, I was pondering whether or not go to the upper lake or just hit the lower lake. Wasn’t quite sure how much extra time it would cost me until I arrived at the signage.

One thing that really stood out for me on this hike was the pristine beauty of the trail itself. The reddish tint of the soil made it gorgeous to trek on. You know when they say that “It’s not the designation,

A new day, a new hike. The goal was to hike to Rowe Lakes, where there is an upper and lower lake. But I hadn’t decided yet if I’d go all the way or not, will worry about that later — let’s go! Once again,

On that stretch of highway between Pincher Creek and Waterton Lakes park, Alberta are some pretty decent landscape photo ops. Bales here, bales there, bales galore. Wouldn’t you just love to own a nice

Its Friday, May 8th and another week has gone by for the record books. Did you get a chance to do anything special this first week of May? The weather is finally starting to feel like May, after a few

While visiting Waterton Lakes park we stayed just outside the park in Pincher Creek (its usually much cheaper than staying inside a national park where prices are exorbitant). The connecting highway had

After a couple of good hikes it was time to hit the road, and head back to our hotel. But first, the mountainside scenery was something to behold! Good thing I was able to stop by the roadside (and even

Another hike completed, another one for the “record books”. Took about two and a half hours round rip to Forum Falls and back. I would rate it as about a 6/10. Good hike, worthwhile, but wouldn’t go out

Heading back from Forum Falls, a few random captures, a few views that caught me eye here. Notice the reddish colour of the earth on the first photo; this area of Waterton park is known to have excessive

The hike to Forum Falls was relatively easy, with an elevation gain of about 350 metres or so. But looking back on it, it did not feel like that much, I would have guessed less actually. Just goes to show

On this particular day I was able to get in two hikes. The first was to Crandell lake, and the second was to Forum Falls, but little did I know one would take me into British Columbia! It is not often

It’s Friday May 1st, and we have completed 1/3 of the year or 33.3%! Time flys eh?! So what have you been up to this week, anything exciting or has it just been a typical work week like mine? Big plans

Heading back to trailhead, something one does with every single excursion or hike. To your destination and back, unless you are doing a loop hike. Another hike down, another notch on my hiking belt so

Ok, it’s that time. Time to leave Crandell lake. You know the feeling right?! You’ve hiked to a lake, spent some time enjoying the views, maybe had a bit of lunch or snacks, and you are done. You have