Yes, there was snow. None at first, then just a little beside the trail and soon we were crunching through the snow that fell yesterday, softened a little and froze again overnight.
The temperature was perfect for hiking, not too cold, not too warm. We hiked up to Chester Lake and then around the lake, picking our way along the scree on one side. We are so thankful that we are both strong and healthy enough to enjoy these excursions into the semi-wilderness.
Here's a photo of a Vancouver Island tree-hugger in the Alberta Rockies. Notice the new hiking boots? They made the hike even more pleasant.
A view on the way down. You'll notice most of the snow disappeared as we descended. But the vistas were just as awe-inspiring.
Confession time: These photos were taken with my husband's I-Phone. I lugged my new camera all the way up and back, but after a couple of photos at the beginning, my battery died. I was rationing photos because I forgot my battery charger at home. The last charge disappeared rather quickly. I'll know better next time. And an extra battery might be included in my bag!
Again, beautiful mountains. I used to hike in California - Yosemite, Sequoia, the San Gabriels….
ReplyDeleteDeanna
Those boots looks great and substantial. What beautiful scenery!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous scenes! But snow...oh, No!
ReplyDeletethat snow looks so refreshing, really! It's still so hot and muggy here. What a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteYou two look like you're having great fun...and why not? Such beautiful scenery, time away, time together, and, as you say, strong and healthy enough to enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky your husband had his phone and that it has a camera as to have missed these photo opportunities would have been a real shame as you couldn't then have shared the hike with us. Having the right boots on makes all the difference to a walk doesn't it? Beautiful photos thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful and I love snow :)
ReplyDeleteThank your husband for us, because these photos are wonderful and it was great tagging along on your hike. Our Lord sure does know how to create beauty:)
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you are enjoying your lovely trip.
Connie :)
The first snow is always welcomed. We saw all about it on the weather network. Here is is very hot and humid for the beginning of September.
ReplyDeleteExtra batteries are something I always carry with me. The camera phones do a fantastic job now. I've even got a lens that I can add to my iPhone. How did we survive without modern technology?
Stunning scenery! Were you hugging that one particular tree because it was a little homely looking? LOL Nice hiking boots.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't seem to matter what camera you get your mitts on, you still take glorious photos!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding photos...gives me chills just looking at that snow!
ReplyDeleteI think the photos are great.
Such a neat place to visit...you're smart to go now while you both can walk & climb with ease. DH can't do that now.
superb clicks sir....enjoyyyyyyy...
ReplyDeleteTuna Lures Australia
Beautiful!!!!! I live in Florida...I never get to see snow.....so I enjoy everyone else pictures....Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteThe snow was a bit of a surprise for this time of year, but the photos of the mountains are gorgeous. You and has husband look fit and happy!
ReplyDeleteKaren
The photos are gorgeous, though.
ReplyDeleteAFTER I recovered from Snow-Shock ! :)
Beautiful photos even with the cell phone! Cell phone photos are good for blogging because they upload so quickly. Sometimes I chose those on our trip for that reason. =)Great hiking boots!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous place to go hiking. I must admit the snow was a surprise to see at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteThe prairie skies are so beautiful (your previous post) and as varied as the landscape. I heard there was snow near Banff on Wednesday. How fun that you were there and got to hike in it! Our plane from Calgary was delayed yesterday morning as it had to be de-iced!! It was +4 and there was frost on parts of it. Better to be safe I guess. Beautiful scenery in the mountains. I don't think I'd be prepared to hike in snow though. I have learned to carry an extra battery with me and to bring my charger when I'm away from home more than a day. Thankfully, my camera came with a spare battery! :)
ReplyDeleteThe definition of breath-taking. :)
ReplyDeleteI adore the tree hugger and her great boots! Fantastic images.
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to thank you for your kind comments and wonderful friendship. You are a treasure. Have a blessed week!
What a beautiful place to hike! Yes, it is great to celebrate that you can still do it. Such incredible beauty all around you on that jaunt. The iPhone did a terrific job to document the story.
ReplyDeleteAnd I had to laugh about the battery confession. I always recommend extra batteries. Batteries drain extra fast in cold weather too, so that fact contributed to the demise of yours. I went through 3 batteries each day up in Churchill when we photographed polar bears, and then charged them up in the evenings when we got back to the motel room.
Oh how quickly the seasons change in the mountains! Wonderful shots of a beautiful part of Canada, thanks for sharing Lorrie (and love the boots!)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mountain scenery, what an amazing place to hike. Your photos are wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend.
Helen xox
Beautiful! What a perfect place to hike and noticed the hiking boots too. Very nice! My husband and I have been talking about hiking maybe in the Spring to find wildflowers.
ReplyDeleteI could almost smell the mountain air. Glorious! We've been caught in August and September snow in the Rockies - it makes for great memories.
ReplyDeleteI love images like this, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful x
ReplyDeleteYour iphone photos are spectacular Lorrie.
ReplyDeleteSince I was a little girl I've loved mountains, they have a special aura.
Yes we are lucky to be fit and healthy and able to do these enjoyable things.
Love the boots!
I-phone or not, these are gorgeous photos! The Canadian Rockies are very majestic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful hike you had. I am so not ready for snow but it sure looks pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! There is something about the mountains that just touches my soul! Thank you SO much for posting these:)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Aimee
Tree hugging, new boots, No batteries! You still are sharing great pics though and obviously had a wonderful hike in the snow.
ReplyDeleteMary x