Did I mention how much I love the Canadian Rockies?
We took our time this morning and were on the road about 9:30. The tram up Whistler Mountain was nearby and if the cost wasn't beyond stupid we were going to do it. $40 a head; stupid but not beyond stupid. These things always give me the weebe geebys but I knew I would be fine. It was an eight minute ride up to 7,424 and from there you could hike another 423' of elevation gain to the summit. It was a little over a mile in length. The 360 degree views were spectacular even thought there were a lot of clouds.
After Whistler we drove the 60 or so miles to Maligne Lake which for my money is one special lake and location. I had hoped that we could do of the boat tours (close to beyond stupid at $80 a head) but they were all booked for the day. We walked around a little and then headed back toward Jasper and Maligne Canyon. T
The canyon is short but very narrow, maybe 15', and quite deep, maybe 125'. We walked a little along the canyon and took a few pictures.
We are now back in Jasper at the same coffee house where I posted yesterday. One hour of wifi for $3. Reasonable.
Tomorrow we head to Yoho National Park. All of the campgrounds are first come first serve so I plan to leave by 7:00 for the three hour drive.
Tram
Maligne Canyon
To the top of Whistler Mountain
At least one happy camper on top of Whistler Mountain
Pyramid Peak
Happy Camper at Maligne Lake
We took our time this morning and were on the road about 9:30. The tram up Whistler Mountain was nearby and if the cost wasn't beyond stupid we were going to do it. $40 a head; stupid but not beyond stupid. These things always give me the weebe geebys but I knew I would be fine. It was an eight minute ride up to 7,424 and from there you could hike another 423' of elevation gain to the summit. It was a little over a mile in length. The 360 degree views were spectacular even thought there were a lot of clouds.
After Whistler we drove the 60 or so miles to Maligne Lake which for my money is one special lake and location. I had hoped that we could do of the boat tours (close to beyond stupid at $80 a head) but they were all booked for the day. We walked around a little and then headed back toward Jasper and Maligne Canyon. T
The canyon is short but very narrow, maybe 15', and quite deep, maybe 125'. We walked a little along the canyon and took a few pictures.
We are now back in Jasper at the same coffee house where I posted yesterday. One hour of wifi for $3. Reasonable.
Tomorrow we head to Yoho National Park. All of the campgrounds are first come first serve so I plan to leave by 7:00 for the three hour drive.
Maligne Lake
Beautiful mountains! And the lake is stunning! Looks cold up there...I could use some of that today in our 92 degrees and 70% humidity. Ugh. Enjoy the coolness!
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