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Day 1 Floe Lake (Revisited) – Kootenay NP

Floe Lake and the Rockwall.

Day 1 Trail Head to Floe Lake Campground, 10.5 km 720 m elevation gain, 4 hrs.

We arrived at the trailhead parking lot just after 10:30am. The weather forecast had called for mostly clear skies, with only a chance of rain later on on Day 2. We had our packs on quickly, trying to ignore the excited whining from the dogs as we got ready. After the obligatory pre-hike photos, a friendly person took a group shot, we were on our way by 11am.

Happy crew.
Nothing like a quick pick up game of lift the puppies before heading off. Frosty Paws made the trip.
Destination, #12 Floe Lake.

Lots of excitement to start the hike. Links may be getting old, and is lacking a bit of stamina, but his enthusiasm for hiking is still sky high. Both dogs were hiking at the end of the leash, but Volcano maintained her position as Lead Dog.

Dogs at the front with a little splash of colour along the trail.

The trail actually heads away from the valley with Floe Creek, crossing a small plateau, before dropping down to a bridge over the Vermilion River. Once on the other side of the river, the trail starts to head back towards the valley which will take us to Floe Lake. The entire area was burned in July 2003 by the Tokumm – Verendrye Creek fire. The effects of the fire were with us all the way to the head wall just before Floe Lake. After about 20 minutes we came to a little access trail to Floe Creek. Even though I am carrying water for the dogs, we decided to stop and allow the dogs to drink from the creek.

Down to the bridge over the Vermilion River
Looking north up the Vermilion River from the bridge.
Siobhan in a great mood.
Easy trail, Volcano leading the way.
Time for a drink.

Only a minute after rejoining the trail we crossed over a bridge to the north side of Floe Creek. As we left the creek we passed by some people coming down from Floe Lake. A couple of switchbacks would take us up to the top of a small rise. We were now facing up the valley looking at the head wall in the distance that will be the final climb to Floe Lake. It has taken us 35 minutes to get to this point, 2.5 km and 134 m of elevation.

Crossing Floe Creek, large group coming the other way.
Looking back to the bridge over Floe Creek, can see lots of fallen trees, killed by the fire.
Volcano being saucy on the trail.

Fire is a nature part of the process of rebirth and regeneration in the forest. The short term effects can be devastating, but Mother Nature takes a long term view of life and the effects of fire is overwhelmingly positive. Despite it being 16 years since the fire in the valley the mark the fire has left on the land is evident everywhere. Still standing dead tree trunks are everywhere we look and new growth is still working hard to be seen. Fallen trees make their way to the creek below and accumulate in pinch points. It makes the trail very open, allowing for big views in all directions but provides very little cover in case it is very hot or rainy……..

The creek choked with dead trees.
Wider view of the barren slopes and choked creek.
Fallen trees forming a dam across the creek.
Dead trees remain standing after 16 years but very little new growth has risen up yet. Some hikers in the distance and the head wall of Floe Lake is in the distance.

The hiking was very easy over the next 5.5 km as the trail rises steadily a mere 230 m, with only a few small up and downs. We did not rush along the trail but stopped frequently to enjoy the views, take pictures and have our lunch. We encountered only one other group hiking, a couple and their dog. I am pretty sure that they were going to Floe Lake but we never saw them at the lake. They may have gone onto the next campsite on the Rockwall trail at Numa Creek about 9 km past Floe Lake.

Siobhan clowning around by the trunk of a burned tree.
Colour, life and death along the trial. In the distance he couple we passed on the trail
The trail is a great place for a back scratch.
We are getting closer to the Rockwall

We stopped for lunch along the trail. The dogs have collapsible water bowls in which I put in some food and water to keep them fed and hydrated. While we were eating I took photos and did try to get a little creative.

Volcano enjoying a neck scratch, Siobhan doing her best to pay attention to both dogs.
The view east across the 93 Hwy to Isabelle Peak and Mount Ball.
Another shot looking east.
Looking north up to the ridge along Numa Mountain.

Back on the trail, it was only a couple minutes before we came to a bridge over a small creek. Both the dogs took long drinks from the creek.

Black fur makes it hot in the sun. Links glad to have a cool stream to stand in.
Volcano taking her fill of the water. It is really not much of a bridge, really just a couple of logs.

Leaving the creek the vegetation trailside became very thick and lush. It took about 20 minutes to arrive at the next creek at the base of the headwall to Floe Lake. We had to walk about 20 m up the creek before starting the major climb of the day. On this day it was easy to walk up the creek, coming home the net day this would be a bit of an obstacle. To gain the top of the headwall, it is about 340 m of elevation in just 1.75 km, it took me just under an hour.

The vegetation almost covers the trail.
Almost there. The creek draining Floe Lake. We will veer off to the right.
Floe Peak.
Tomorrow this will have running water.

As we started up the headwall, Links made a little climb into a small adventure, not sure what he was thinking. The vegetation changed completely compared to the burned open slopes of the valley. Everywhere we looked was lush and green and there where ferns on the lower slopes of the trail.

Its just a little climb, and Links got all messed up scrambling up the bank.
Volcano looking hot as we climb up. Ferns abound.

We crisscrossed over the headwall as we worked to gain elevation. After about 10 minutes, we were heading to the north side and entered an area that had suffered some fire damage. Upon heading back to the south side the thick vegetation returned. After about 45 minutes I was struggling a bit under the weight of my pack so I let Siobhan take the puppies and told her to go on ahead. It was not far to Floe Lake, the lake is almost immediately after you top over the headwall so I was not worried about Siobhan getting lost.

Trail becomes more open as we move into a burn area.
Trail back to being lush and covered, Links can no longer keep up with Volcano.
Happy hiking gurl.
The views opening up as we rise up.
Volcano leading us through a burn area.
Back into a lush area.
Siobhan taking the puppies, Links has sprinted momentarily into the lead.

I hiked the last 15 minutes by myself. Eventually the trail flattens out and I arrived at the top. It is only about 300 m from the top to Floe Lake Campground. Having arrived before 3 pm, I was in no rush so I stopped to take some photos of the flowers that populated the trail side.

Trail flattening out, I must be at the top but not done yet.
Some colour contrasting the grey of the limestone.
It is the end of summer so not as many colours as previous hikes but still pretty.

We dropped our packs at the first available campsite then went to explore the campground. After walking around the entire campsite we both decided that our original choice was the best. So we returned to our campsite and proceeded to set up camp.

Our campsite.
Volcano knows how to rest, Links has not relaxed yet from the hike.
You can see the blue of Floe Lake through the trees. The best campsite would be the one beside us. It is the only campsite with a clear view of the lake. Links is more relaxed but Volcano wins the resting competition.

It took us about 30 minutes to set up the tent and inflate the sleeping pads. We put our food away in the bear lockers and headed down to view the lake, it is why we came and it did not disappoint.

Floe Peak reflecting in Floe Lake.
Siobhan, Volcano and Links lakeside soaking up the sun.
Siobhan trying to take photos while Links insists on being her assistant.
Looking south over Floe Lake to the Rockwall. Some day hikers on the “beach”.
An amazing setting for a drink.
The Rockwall heading north.

We walked counter clockwise around the lake. The beach was very rocky definitely not a sandy beach vacation. We came upon the Parks Canada Patrol Cabin and a stream flowing into Floe Lake that drains the meadows above leading to Numa Pass.

Nice walk along a rocky beach.
Parks Canada Patrol Cabin.
A small creek draining into the lake.

On our way back to the main beach Links found a stick to play with which was really a small log. He was so happy. Once we had finished our exploration of the area we opened a couple of beers to celebrate where we were.

The view looking back. The main beach is on the point extending into Floe Lake.
Volcano getting some love and attention from Siobhan.
The Rockwall at the back of Floe Lake.
Sun star and spots.
Someone found a log.
He is a happy boy.
So vicious.
Sun star.
Our reward.
A star and a couple of super stars.
The Queen as majestic as always.
Volcano and the art of resting.

The campground has 18 sites so there were lots of people about. A couple of young boys took an interest in the dogs and spent a few minutes petting them. The boys were with a group of 14 who were hiking the Rockwall and this was day 1. We went back to the bear lockers to get the puppies their food and fed them on the beach. Then we set about getting our dinner ready, rehydrated food with added sausages to give a little punch.

Links getting some attention.
Time for dinner, refilling our water bladders for tomorrows return hike.
The eating area. nice solid picnic tables.
The added sausages to the dried food.
You can see the lake just behind the crew. The path in the centre leads to where we hung out for most of the time.
Buddies staying close. Volcano giving her head a shake.

During dinner we befriended a father/daughter team who were just finishing up hiking the Rockwall. The little girl took an interest in the dogs. She has a three legged dog at home and obviously was missing her dog. She gave both the dogs lots of personal attention. We talked to both of them for quite a while and again at breakfast the next morning.

Little hiker giving Links some one on one time.
One tired puppy.
Volcano getting a massage.

Just before bed I went for a walk around the campsite and took some more pictures.

Field of flowers.
Evening light on Floe Peak.
Floe lake in the evening. The eating area is in the trees on the little rock outcrop. You can see some people still enjoying their dinner.

Good night from Floe Lake.

I love this photo, Volcano is already in the tent for bedtime but she is wondering why I get to be outside.

Night Time at Floe Lake Campground

Floe Lake (Revisited) Home

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Day 3 of our 2021 Labour Day Weekend trip through Day 3 of our 2021 Labour Day Weekend trip through the Egypt Lake area, Banff NP.

This day took us from the campground at Balls Pass Junction over Whistling Pass, with a detour up Pharaoh Peak, which wasn't without some drama.

Lunch was another side trip to Scarab Lake followed by an excursion to Egypt Lake.

Our final destination was Pharaoh Creek Campground. After a lovely evening the Milky Way came out to play.

Read the summary at www.Bootwreckers.com, link in bio.

Photo 1 - moody morning at Balls Pass Junction

Photo 2 - golden meadows as we approach Haiduk Lake

Photo 3 - making our way up Whistling Pass

Photo 4 - heading up Pharaoh Peak, and it really was this steep

Photo 5 - looking over Mummy and Scarab Lakes from the Pharaoh Peak.

Photo 6 - group shot on the way down

Photo 7 - at Egypt Lake

Photo 8 - Frosty Paws guarding the tent

Photo 9 - the Milky Way

Video - scree skiing down Pharaoh Peak

Another great day on the trail with @sio.mellors

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Day 2 of our Labour Day weekend trip through the E Day 2 of our Labour Day weekend trip through the Egypt Lake area, Banff NP is up on Bootwreckers, see link in bio.

The day was sunny and the skies were blue, it was simply an amazing day to be on the trail.

Out day started out retracing our steps from th previous evening back to Shadow Lake.

After lingering to take in the stunning view at the lake we had an easy hike to our campsite at Balls Pass Junction.

After setting up the tent and having lunch we headed up the short but steep trail to Ball Pass. Ball Pass is in mu opinion one of th premier viewpoints in Banff NP. 

After exploring Ball Pass we returned back to the campground and enjoyed a well earned stream chilled beer and a nap.

Clouds rolled in later in the day but it only lightly rained.

Was not the biggest mileage day on the trail but was proof that a great day on the trail.
Photo 1 - Siobhan looking at Mt Ball and it's Glacier from Ball Pass
Photo 2 - Siobhan checking directions
Photo 3 - Shadow Lake and Mt Ball
Photo 4 - Siobhan on bridge crossing outlet of Shadow Lake
Photo 5 - dried  strawberries on the trail
Photo 6 - heading up Ball Pass
Photo 7 - Siobhan looking over the valley from Ball Pass
Photo 8 - heading down from Ball Pass
Photo 9 - our reward for a good day on the trail
Photo 10 - finding peace and tranquility in the backcountry 

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Day 1 of our amazing trip through the Egypt Lake a Day 1 of our amazing trip through the Egypt Lake area Labour Day Weekend, 2021 now posted up on our blog, link in bio. Another Grand adventure with one of my kids, @sio.mellors.

Our four day trip started at the Vista Lake Trailhead on Hwy 93 South. Up and over Gibbon Pass to camp at Shadow Lake Campground on day 1.

Day 2 was a short hike to Balls Pass Junction CG, then after a short break off to explore Ball Pass, in my opinion one of the best vistas anywhere.

Day 3 we hiked over Whistling Pass on the way to Pharaoh Creek CG, with a scramble up Pharaoh Peak, lunch at Scarab Lake, and a visit to Egypt Lake on the way.

Day 4 was hiking over Healy Pass and out to the Sunshine Village parking lot where our car had been moved to.

Lots of stories from this adventure,  was a lot of fun to revisit and write.

Photo 1 - evening as Shadow Lake

Photo 2 - pre-hike happy team photo

Photo 3 - Arnica Lake, where we had lunch

Photo 4 - the yellow of Larches starting to come in

Photo 5 - the golden meadows of th high alpine at Gibbon Pass

Photo 6 - view all the way to Mt Assiniboine from Gibbon Pass, about 70 km away

Photo 8 - mushrooms in the undergrowth as we approach Shadow Lake CG

Photo 9 - Frosty guarding our campsite

Photo 10 - still smiling at the end of th day at Shadow Lake

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The trip summaries for Days 10, 11 and 12 from ou The trip summaries  for Days 10, 11 and 12 from our 2021 GDT Section E hike is now up on www.Bootwreckers.com, see link in bio

We had a great end to the trip. Day 9 was a short day from our wild camp on the Bald Hills to Evelyn Crk Campground. Day 10 was a spectacular hike up over Little and Big Shovel Passes to the iconic Jasper Skyline Trail. Camping at Signal Campground. 

Day 11 was an easy walk into Jasper.

The trip was an amazing experience over 11 days, I met and hiked with many people but big props to my kid, who for some reason keeps hiking with me.

Photo 1 - end of hike, looking off into the distance, across th Athabasca River at Cairngorm Mt. 

Photo 2 - morning Bald Hills

Photo 3 - campsite Evelyn Crk CG

Photo 4 - Reading before bed

Photo 5 - fresh bear print on the trail

Photo 6 - Little Shovel Pass

Photo 7 - Snowbowl

Photo 8 - Last grind up to the Notch

Photo 9 - looking east from the Skyline down through Excelsior Creek

Photo 10 At campsite Signal Campground 

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Day 7 and 8 on our GDT trip from last summer. Day Day 7 and 8 on our GDT trip from last summer.

Day 7 was from Waterfalls CG to a meadow in the Six Passes Route. Was a wet, moist day. Numerous creek crossings. Left the main GDT route at Maligne Pass and went off trail into the Six Passes. 

Spent the first night in an amazing meadow. With rain in the forecast we did 5 passes and the ridge walk in one day.

In one word the day was "Epic" . Was a spectacular journey. Huge day, 23 km and over 1500m up and down. So happy we did it, but we were so relieved to put in the tent somewhere flat.

Picture 1) the view of the Six Passes Route from the top of the first pass

Picture 2) me getting ready to leave Waterfalls CG

Picture 3) crossing a creek on a wet log

Picture 4) camping Six Passes

Picture 5) hiking Six Passes

Picture 6) sunrise pass # 2

Picture 7) it's a rocky climb

Picture 8) mmmm chocolate 

Picture 9) the final ascent on the ridge

Picture 10) happy to be home for the evening

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First 5 days of my 11 day 2021 Great Divide Trail First 5 days of my 11 day 2021 Great Divide Trail Hike Section E is up on Bootwreckers, see link in bio.

Includes the 2 days I did on Section D but aborted due to smoke.

Picture 1) Camp on Owen Creek
Picture 2) Camp at Lower Michelle Lake
Picture 3) Pinto Pass
Picture 4) hiking up Cataract Creek
Picture 5) Smokey sunrise over the Brazeau River

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Fun trip out to the Ink Pots in Banff NP on Decemb Fun trip out to the Ink Pots in Banff NP on December 31st.

Was very cold, -30C, but bluebird skies overhead.

Did a little snowshoeing in the meadow.

Saw almost no one above the upper falls at Johnson Canyon.

Fun adventure.

Happy New Year everyone.

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Day 6 Section E Great Divide Trail Hike 2021 (Part Day 6 Section E Great Divide Trail Hike 2021 (Part 1)

Fun day on the trail heading from Four Points CG to Waterfalls CG. 

The day started dry but damp from the rainfall overnight. As we left the Brazeau River valley and headed up to Jonas Pass the storm clouds blew in forcing us to get our wet weather gear on. 

I discovered shortly after that it is great to have gloves for hiking, but that they should be accessible, not buried somewhere in the pack.

The storm was quite fierce but luckily brief. We arrived at Jonas pass and were able to put our rain gear away.

The clouds would remain with for the duration of the hike adding some mood to the hike.

This was my second time hiking over Jonas Pass and Jonas Shoulder and both times it has rained.

We arrived at Jonas Shoulder. We took some time to enjoy the view and let off some steam. The rest of the hike would be downhill.

Happy Friday

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Waterfall on Owen Creek, Day 1 GDT Section E. Req Waterfall on Owen Creek, Day 1 GDT Section E.

Required a fun bit of scrambling to access.

Happy Friday

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Day 5 GDT 2021 Section E. This day was memorable Day 5 GDT 2021 Section E.

This day was memorable for a few reasons. First waking up to more smoke.

First photo is the sun rising over the mountains at 8:30am, shouldn't really be that red.

Doing the extra distance on day 4 meant that this day I had a 3.1 km hike from Boulder Crk CG to Four Points CG.

I could not extend the day as Emily was joining me on this day coming in from the Nigel Pass trailhead and the next campground on our route would be to far to reach on this day.

When I arrived at Four Points it was just before 8am! Must be my shortest day ever.

I spent the day reading and waiting for Emily. I heard her bear calling down the trail about a minute before she arrived.

We spent the rest of the day relaxing. Met some some people from Calgary who I had a mutual friend with, he used to be their cross country ski coach.

We went to bed reasonably early as we had a decent day ahead of us tomorrow.

The smoke was lifting as we went to bed. 

The last photo is Links' Happy Badass Bandana. Still miss my little hiking partner.

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Day 4 Great Divide Trail Section E. Pinto Lakes to Day 4 Great Divide Trail Section E. Pinto Lakes to Boulder Creek CG.

Super fun day full of adventure and a lot of smoke. This was a big day, 32 km over Cataract Pass into the upper reaches of Bourgeau Creek in Jasper NP.

After the clear skies of my astrophotography in the middle of the night I got up at 5am, jst 3 hours after I put the camera away, to join my trail companions Jason and Bent for the day. 

The terrain was suppose to be rugged and the trail a little iffy so I thought it would be good to have some companions. As it was we got took two wrong turns in the first 15 minutes.

After several steam crossings, some with suspect bridge work, finally had to cross a wide stream and get wet feet. I had sandals, but my companions ploughed through so I figured I had to keep up.

I found a rock with ancient Indigenous petroglyphs. It is just off trail, but a good day and a half hike from any road.

We passed from Banff NP to Alberta Parks Wilderness area. There is wild camping in the Wilderness area, but good camping spots are hard to find.

I was going to stop for the day short of Cataract Pass, but it was so smokey I thought I would continue on.

We had lunch at the base of Cataract Pass. I used Frosty Paws as a table for my lunch.

It was such a big day I will conclude the trip in another post.

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Milky Way and the Persaids Meteor Shower. Pinto La Milky Way and the Persaids Meteor Shower. Pinto Lake

On the night of day 3 I got up at 2am to take photos of the night sky. I was hoping to catch the Milky Way and I knew that the Perseids was going on, so hoping to see both.

I must have seen a good couple of dozen meteors during the hour I was awake.

I went to sleep in my hiking clothes because I knew I was getting up at 2am to take photos then we had a big day ahead of us so the breakfast wake up call was 5am!

I got so lucky with the pictures as in the couple's hours between returning to bed and getting up to start Day 4, the smoke rolled in.

Photo 1 is the Milky Way but no meteor. There are meteors in the following three photos.

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Great Divide Trail Section E, Valley after first p Great Divide Trail Section E, Valley after first pass on the Six Passes route.

New post on www.Bootwreckers.com, preparation and plan for my GDT Section D and E hike for the summer of 2021 (see link in bio)

Learned a lot from last year,  still discovered some new things about hiking and camping.

First post has to do with all aspects of preparation:
- Gear
- Food
- Training
- Itinerary 

The GDT - Where everyday is an adventure.

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Day 3 of my trip on Great Divide Trail Section E. Day 3 of my trip on Great Divide Trail Section E.

Relatively easy day from Michelle Lakes to Pinto Lake, only over two passes.

I started traveling with two guys I met actually at Yoho a week back, Jason and Bent.

Of course Frosty was on trip, enjoying the early morning at Michelle Lakes.

The first Lake is Upper Michelle Lake.

The photo of me at the pass is at the unofficial names Michelle Pass. Then it was up to Pinto Pass.

I took a one last picture back to Michelle Pass. Last picture is at Pinto Lake.

Great day, only got a little lost.

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Jupiter and 4 little moons First try at astrophot Jupiter and 4 little moons

First try at astrophotography using my camera attached to a telescope, 8" Celeron

Pretty happy with results. Need to research settings for camera to get some colour on Jupiter, but for a first try pretty happy.

Taken from field near Two Jack Lake in Banff NP. Jupiter was over Mt Rundle.

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Another photo of the waterfall at Michelle Lakes, Another photo of the waterfall at Michelle Lakes, Day 2 GDT Section E.

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Campsite at Lower Michelle Lakes, Day 2 GDT Sectio Campsite at Lower Michelle Lakes, Day 2 GDT Section E.

Scored the best campsite on the trip at Lower Michelle Lakes. Had more own personal waterfall. Frosty as always had the best spot.

Spent the day relaxing, reading and watching the helicopter activity. 

Started the next day hiking with Jason and Bent who camped by Upper Michelle Lakes and did not know about the waterfall.

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Morning at Ball Pass Junction, west end of Haiduk Morning at Ball Pass Junction, west end of Haiduk Peak.  Day 3 of our hike around the Egypt Lake area. Thrilled with the colours of the morning sky.

We had some rain overnight, but not much. The clouds lifted off later in the morning. 

Another great day on the trail with @sio.mellors

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Evening at Shadow Lake, Banff NP. Super fun 4 day Evening at Shadow Lake, Banff NP.

Super fun 4 day hike with @sio.mellors thought the trails around Egypt Lake area.

Shadow Lake was our first evening and was a lovely place to watch the sunset.

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Day 1 Great Divide Trail Section E 2021, Saskatche Day 1 Great Divide Trail Section E 2021, Saskatchewan River Crossing to Upper Owens Creek.

First day of my 11 day hike from Sask River Crossing to Jasper. I was solo for the first 5 days before being joined my my daughter at Four Points CG.

This was only day I actuall slept on my own.

I left Sask River Crossing at 12:30pm followed an old road that intersected th GDT just past the park gates.

Hiked until about 6:30pm as I wanted to camp near tree line for a clear view of th nights sky. The sky was clear and the Perseids Meteor shower was on and did not disappoint 

Photo 1) my tent and the Milky Way

Photo 2) Me getting ready to  head out

Photo 3) view looking West along th north Saskatchewan River

Photo 4) water dropping into the canyon on Owens Creek

Photo 5) the slide that gave people grief earlier in the summer was passable at creek level

Photo 6) the confluence was a mess a hard going

Photo 7) nice waterfall after th confluence

Photo 8) little Canyon near upper reaches of th creek

Photo 9) dinner cooking in th kitchen

Photo 10) Frosty Paws, me and my tent

Was a great day out on th trail.

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