Mountain Time

The typist has been away for awhile. I never blog when she is gone. I takes me too long...the opposable thumb thing makes the space bar a challenge.

The humans packed up the camper and we headed for the mountains. I was so glad to get on the trails again.

July 1

Geraldine Lakes, Jasper NP

5 hrs return

If you love to mud bog and swim, this is the trail for you!

mud along the first lakeshore

big time boulder hopping

good marmot sniffing

pika places

streams for drinking and lakes for swimming

Not many hikers

a couple of steep parts

2 paws up

July 2

Verdant Pass, Jasper NP

6 1/2 hrs return

only 2 other hikers on Astoria trail

we had the pass to ourselves

streams for drinking

lakes on the pass for swimming

grouse, meadow birds

some blow down

no boulder hopping

cold Hooker wind in the pass

3 paws up

July 3

Wilcox Pass, Jasper NP

5 1/2 hrs return

out of the forest fast!

lots of hikers and pups

bring a leash

not much water for drinking

great meadows for exploring

some snow patches to play in

3 paws up

July 4

Nigel Pass, Banff NP

6 hrs return

a few hikers

horses!

great willowy avalanche slopes

streams for drinking

soft trailbed

sublime sniffing

lots of sky and peaks

sausage and cheese ( I like it!)

3 paws up (the good lunch figures in here)

July 5

Emeral Lakeshore Trail, Yoho NP

2 hours round trip

the water is the thing

whole lot of people on the sunny side

wear your leash for sure

swimming and creek walking

nice soft trail

muddy on the shady side

1 paw up (way too many people)