Thursday, July 3, 2008

Rawson Lake in Kananaskis

On Sunday, we went on a hike around Upper Kananaskis Lake to Rawson Lake. It wasn't as high up as Saturday's hike but pretty steep for a great deal of time. Let's just say, I think Kerry wanted to leave me behind after the 47th break.

These are shots of Upper Kananaskis Lake, at the beginning of the trail:



It is so beautiful, and so tempting when it's 32 degrees out. But it is so, so cold. Like wetsuit cold. Below is Sarrail Falls - this was taken on a footbridge that crossed over. It was just like air conditioning... :


After an arduous journey, we reached even ground and found ourselves at Rawson Lake. Very quiet and peaceful - Mount Sarrail is across the lake here:


There was a waterfall right behind me from where I was standing to take the photo above. We walked up close to sit and relax, and noticed that the opening was chock full of rainbow trout, swimming in the current:



Kerry, trying to get a good shot of something...


Kananaskis Country was really great - I'm looking forward to going back.

Next up, Stampede craziness! Rodeos, pancake breakfasts, greasy food, hay bales... I'll try to record as much tomfoolery as I can.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Bradens,

I really enjoyed reading your blog about life in Calgary. I spent the last two weeks of June vacationing in & around Red Deer, Jasper, Banff, Kananaskis Country and Calgary and just loved it.

I was surprised by how different their culture and lifestyle seems to be from Toronto, so much so that I'm researching the idea of moving there - my life could use a big change!

Keep posting - I'll be reading :)

Linda from Toronto

Cheryl said...

Ooh, yay! My first random reader :) Glad you like the blog, keep reading!