Now I follow two blogs that bring pleasant memories of my outdoor activities. DJan goes on a rigorous hike once a week in the coast mountains around Bellingham Washington. Linda from, Linda's Lens, goes on many challenging hikes and backpacks to get great photos of plants and mountain vistas. Now these are excellent blogs that bring back the pleasant times I had in the Rockies of Alberta, Canada.
The first extended back pack trip I took was what we called Jonas Pass. We took the trail stating at highway 93. this trail took us over Nigel Pass. We had to cross a swift cold stream . We then met up with the Jonas Pass trail at Four O'clock Creek. Jonas pass was the big one. It was a long steady climb tot he Jonas shoulder. We then took the Pobotkan trail back to highway 93. One of us hiked back to get the car from where we started.
We camped the first night at Four O'clock Creek. The second night we camped at Pobotkon creek.
Most of the area is above the treeline so you are in mountain meadows. Mountain meadows mean lots of flowers and birds.
I like the photos found on different websites but Ill show you mine.
This stream crashed down out of the rocks. Of course we had to take off the shoes and cross it.
I would do this strenuous hike over in a heart beat if I was physically able.
...my hiking has become walking, I try to keep my feet moving.
ReplyDeleteThat's my hiking too but I do lot of walking.
DeleteThanks for the shout-out! Enjoyed your photos from past hikes.
ReplyDeleteYou can see why I like your blog.
DeleteWow, you are really in the mountains! I bet those rocks were difficult to hike over. It is amazing that you saw caribou. Thanks for sharing your hike!
ReplyDeleteThat caribou herd has become extinct. There were only 8 of them left at that time.
DeleteThat looks like a great hike! I did a hike in Glacier National Park in similar terrain that I will always remember -- didn't spend the night out, though.
ReplyDeleteWell some of those mornings you wake up and there's frost on the tent.
DeleteHello, I do read Linda's blog. She does some fantastic hikes. I enjoyed your hike and the photos. Neat sighting of the caribou. I would not want to cross that bridge, looks too scary. Wishing you a happy Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteThere were only 8 caribou left in that area and they are now extinct.
DeleteAs our bodies change, we have to change our habits and activities. I used to jog, but cannot. I used to play softball. It's part of maturity to take it with a bit of humour and self-reflection. Good for you.
ReplyDeleteI've had bitter, angry clients who simply could not abide their current circumstances. My dad spent his last years VERY angry. It's hard on people around you.
I had to quit jogging at 71. I still miss it. maybe all of this makes me a rather mellow fellow!!!
DeleteI am glad to know you used to do this sort of hike, Red. I'm not surprised at all. I don't do overnight camping trips any more, but I did at one time. Things change as we age. :-)
ReplyDeleteBow you know why I like every one of your hikes.
DeleteI packed a lot, my last big one was in banf. /we used to oint at a peak and leave from home wheni lived in AZ and CO.
ReplyDeleteDo you mean Banff Alberta? Where did you hike?
DeleteVery cool photos and a wonderful hike. I like long walks, but not high country hiking. Roger likes to hike high into the Sierras. It's arduous and beautiful.
ReplyDeletethe high country is awesome. I like the mountain meadows.
DeleteI, too, wish i could still do hikes like this! It’s a wonderful memory to have, though, isn’t it? I sure treasure mine. Your photos have held up better than mine, too.
ReplyDeleteMy photos are terrible because of the way I digitalized them.
DeleteGreat photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteNice hiking area, it's great that you have photos of it to look back at earlier times. I walk now so that's my kind of hiking these days.
ReplyDeletethere's nothing wrong with a good walk.
DeleteAh yes. The good old hiking day Hiking for its own sake mile through the woods, Upland game, in a stream, bedside a stream to gain 3,000 ft. and the pool below the falls or photography flowers along a woodland trail...: Now I mostly do it with fond memories though when the ice and snow is gone my GSD Lily and I will hit the trail again. Me with me staff to protect against vertigo...:)
ReplyDeleteI use the stick too for balance.
DeleteI follow those amazing hikers blogs and enjoy them!!! That is some snow bank! Thanks for sharing the photos! :)
ReplyDeleteYou would think you'd died and gone to heaven if you ever got up in the meadows with all the flowers.
DeleteSuch great adventures you've had! I really like hiking. I hope to do more of that this year. It's such a wonderful way to spend time.
ReplyDeleteI never did a hike that I wouldn't do again.
DeleteThat bridge was scary. Not sure i would ever have been comfortable on this hike. Beautiful though.
ReplyDeleteIt was rugged. the bridge was considered a luxury. Many streams we had to wade through.
DeleteAmazing landscapes, Red!
ReplyDeleteThanks. You stay in the high country forever with your camera.
DeleteI really enjoyed those photos. I'm not a hiker but I admire those who enjoy it. I do like to walk.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was much younger I enjoyed such challenges growing up in Colorado. The Rockies were just a few feet from my door!
ReplyDeleteSuch wild raw country... It is so great that you undertook such hikes when you were younger. Now you can close your eyes and replay them like DVDs in your head.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a wonderful hike. I like the scenery and that kind of camaraderie is always great.
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