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My favorite places, photos and stories

August 31, 2014
by Lids
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31/8 Jasper

The Jasper SkyTram whisks you up Whistler’s Mountain to an elevation of 2277 metres for stunning vistas over mountain ranges stretching up to 80 km away. We didn’t see a bear or hoary marmot (aka Mountain Whistler)…. But we did … Continue reading

August 31, 2014
by Lids
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30/8 Icefields Parkway to Jasper

Leaving Banff Springs we drove a stretch along the Trans Canada highway turning off onto the Icefield Parkway, (climbing from sub alpine forests to alpine meadows) that takes in Castle Mountain, pristine vermillion lakes, and peaks, glaciers and waterfalls. There … Continue reading

August 30, 2014
by Lids
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29/8 Banff Springs

Rafting today on Spray River instead of helicopter flight….too foggy early in the morning and all trips scheduled for 2 hours ahead were cancelled. Ah well, another chance in Whistler in a couple of days time.   A day for … Continue reading