I like traveling with a block of time and minimal plans. The people I met were of like mind. Encountering like-minded people from different places and backgrounds is the best part of travel.
Category: Canada
A slow last day in Jasper, oh, and some elk
The weather has changed and so have my plans. I decided to spend another day exploring more locally, then drive home directly.
An icy trail, more waterfalls, and a big mountain: Jasper day 3
The third day I had one goal: hike to the bottom of Kinney Lake and back.
Frozen waterfalls and snowy trails: Jasper day 2
My second day was a waterfalls day.
I started by driving west past the British Columbia border to Mt. Robson Provincial Park. I’ve been through on the way up and wanted to explore some of the waterfalls that I had not visited on my previous trip.
Frozen lakes and big trains: Jasper day 1
I started a bit late after a good night’s sleep. My new friends from last night showed up in the kitchen and dining room even later. We contemplated the day and decided to go our separate ways.
Jasper spring adventure: Hope to Jasper
By the time I got to Valemount, I was ready for the mountains. Mt. Robson obliged. Then the mountains near Moose Lake and around the Continental Divide.
Kootenay RAT Raid (2)
I enjoyed Nelson, it’s fast becoming a favorite place. The town is full of skiers, motorcyclists, mountain bikers, kayakers, photographers and the like.
Kootenay RAT Raid (1)
I thought two difficult motorcycle trips this summer would mean that the third time might be the charm.
I didn’t get soaked and frozen this time, but “charm” probably doesn’t describe it either.
Canadian Rockies Day 10-11: Jasper – Seattle
Jasper to Kamloops is beautiful riding, first on BC16 to Valemount, then down 5 to Kamloops. Enjoyed the views, but didn’t stop much once I passed Mt. Robson. That’s another area I’d like to come back to and it will have to be a different trip.
Canadian Rockies Day 9: Jasper
The weather remained “unsettled” as it has been for much of the trip, with clearing promised in the afternoon. As on previous days, I was tempted to dunk myself into the cold water where I could, but the weather wasn’t quite warm enough.