Ha Ling Peak - July 10, 2014

This is a REAL climb!  But we made it!  We climbed incessantly for what seemed like hours, but it was just about an hour and a half to the top.  Incredibly, there were lots of people on the hike, some in questionable footwear for climbing, but they were all making it.

We had a beautiful day, and were grateful that the temperatures weren't in the 30's.

Up and up and up some more...

Shauna is still smiling and looking good!

 The view made it all worthwhile.

 Back at the bottom

Barrier Lake Lookout/Jewell Pass - July 3, 2014

Our first hike this year was a favourite from past years.  We had great weather for hiking, although the humidity made us all hot and sweaty as we hiked up Jewell Pass in the trees with  little breeze.

One of the reasons for doing this hike again (other than that it is a great hike) was to see the trail changes that have been made as a result of last year's flood.  Jewell Pass was washed out for part of the way, so they have changed the route.  Now we no longer have to worry about missing Jewell Falls, because the path passes right by them now.

 The final climb up the Prairie View Trail is a killer.  But the incredible view always makes the climb seem worthwhile.

 After resting and eating our lunches, we made one more climb up the the lookout.  The 15 minute steep climb yields a wonderful 360 degree view.

Foran Grade Trail - March 10, 2014

After being cooped up all winter, it was great to get out for a winter hike!  We were planning on snowshoeing, but there wasn't enough snow for that, so we used icers on our boots and set out.  This is an easy hike.  It was 10 km round trip.  This hike was one of the first ones we hiked bay back when our hiking group was just beginning.  It was interesting to see it in a different season.  It is so very quiet hiking in the winter/early spring.  We saw a few squirrels, but that is all.

  If you look carefully, you can see the Calgary skyline way off in the distance.

Powderface - August 15, 2013

This was the "one and only" hike for this summer.  The flood of 2013 washed out many trails, and kept us busy helping with clean up in our communities.  We were able to get a few together for a hike in August.  It felt so good to get out there!

 This part of the trail was washed out from the flood.

 The following pictures were taken at Elbow Falls.  The whole picnic area was washed away in the flood.

 The bridge at Allen Bill Pond was completely washed away on the east end.  Allen Bill Pond is no longer there.  It is now part of the river.