Monday, July 2, 2012

Canada Day snowshoeing at Sunshine Meadows

Canada Day July 1st, 2012




What better day to introduce some Japanese visitors to their first time on snowshoes :D



Snowshoe envy ;)


Glacier lilies almost in bloom






Backpacking into Assiniboine not advisable quite yet!




Thursday, July 14, 2011

Wildflowers are blooming and there's still some patches of snow!

It's July 12 and most of the snow at the Sunshine Meaodows has melted. Wildlflowers such as Glacier Lilies, Western Anemones and Alpine buttercups are in full flower. Because of the late snowmelt this year, the wildflower season will probably be exceptionally good as everything comes into bloom at the same time!

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

2011 Summer Hiking Season at Sunshine Meadows Begins!

The season started off a little slowly this year - after all, there were near record amounts of snow in the Rockies this winter. But after a little bit of work with the snowblower, we cleared the trail to Rock Isle Lake on June 28. The snow didn't last long and is now almost gone (July 9).

June 28. Gord having fun in the snow!

 As usual a this time of year, there's lots of wildlife to see on the road to Sunshine and in the meadows!
  



Grizzly sow and 3 cubs on the access road to Sunshine!
 

This little ground squirrel has strange tastes!

View of Rock Isle Lake from Standish Viewpoint July 2