After lunch I decided that we should do the hike to Lake O'Hara. I have seen many pictures of the lake and have always wanted to see it. There are campsites there as well as a small lodge. All are hike in. The hike is 7 miles each way and is along an old logging road that is used by service vehicles for the lodge and campground. We arrived in about 2 1/2 hours and the lake did not disappoint. We walked around for about an hour and then headed back out. After about 3 1/2 miles on the return trip a service vehicle, Breeze Heating, AC and Refrigeration, was about to pass us and I hitched a ride. That is the good news. The bad news is that I pulled a "Leave It To Beaver" and left the camera in the van when we got dropped off at the parking lot. So at this point no pictures of Lake O'Hara. The company is in Banff and I will contact them tomorrow and try to get the camera back.
Yesterday we did the Twin Falls lollipop loop that Peg, Karen and I did 18 or so years ago. Neither Peg or Karen realized at the start of what was supposed to be a ten mile out and back hike turned into a 17 mile day. They were not particularly happy campers at the end of the day but later acknowledged what a great hike it was. Sandy knew from the beginning what was in store and agreed to give it a go. It was another long but great day. This is a hike that I could repeat many times. We got to see multiple waterfalls, glaciers and a vast amount of wide open country. The total elevation gain was close to 5,000'. And I'm happy to announce that 18 years later I was no more tired than the first time.
We are now in Banff and are at the Tunnel Mountain Campground. Today will be spent doing laundry, grocery shopping, touring Banff and relaxing.
ILYB
More beautiful country! I'll bet you look as good in this year's photo as you did 18 years ago. 😃
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