I love the Rockies! It felt so good to get back to the Canadian Rockies where I have so many great memories. I realize how lucky I was to have parents who really enjoyed the outdoors and camping; they passed it on to me.
I was trying to figure out what to do in the park over one day...and decided to head to Lake Louise. Of course it's a tourist trap...but once you get a few km's in on trails, the crowds thin out drastically. Plus, it would be fun to go back to a place I've visited several times before. I remember visiting Lake Louise in 1988 or 1989 with my family and grandparents, it was a great trip! I also thought it would be fun to hike on trails I had last been on during my IB weekend field trip after Grade 10.
My lil sis (Ella) and I at Lake Louise... circa 1989?So, I decided to go for a long distance run on the trails around the lake. I managed to visit Mirror Lake, Lake Agnes, both Tea Houses, and the Plain of Six Glaciers. I spent about 4hrs off/on running/hiking while taking in the sights and soaking up the sun. It was fantastic. After the run I hit Lake Herbert for a quick, refreshing swim, then it was off to Calgary to visit friends and the Stampede!
After my run @ Lake Louise
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