Friday, August 21, 2009

Photo-Finish Friday - A Kananaskis Hike

This is the top of the Ptarmigan Circe Trail in Kananaskis. It's one of my favourite hikes.
I haven't done this hike in years and I expect it might be a year or so before I'm able to do it again.
I can look, though, and that's good enough for now.

17 comments:

Crabby McSlacker said...

Oh that looks so beautiful! It makes me long for a nice mountain hike. Thanks so much for sharing that!

Leah J. Utas said...

Crabby, you're welcome. It is a beautiful spot.

the Bag Lady said...

That is gorgeous! Almost enough to make me want to take a stroll! (If I weren't so danged lazy and out of shape, that is.)

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, df Bag Lady. It's fairly easy hike.

Reb said...

Oh how lovely. Thanks for sharing.

Leah J. Utas said...

You are welcome, Reb.

Nancy said...

I'm a mountain person, and some of the most beautiful mountains I have ever seen were in Canada. The Canadian Rockies are majestic! This mountain is also spectacular. It looks a little strenuous to hike, though...

Leah J. Utas said...

Nancy, the main part of the hike ends at the green part you see in the foreground. It's a series of switchbacks to get there, and there aren't very many of them. It's possibly to continue toward the bare peaks if you like, but I don't know how far you can go.

Nancy said...

I forgot to thank you for the lead to the Earth Angels website. I've bookmarked it and plan to visit her website often. Thanks!

Barbara Martin said...

Lovely photo and now I yearn for more hiking, but alas writing calls.

Leah J. Utas said...

You're quite welcome, Nancy. That site's been a great help to me.

Thanks, Barbara. I understand as I'm re-writing/ editing/ wondering what I was thinking.

Frank Baron said...

Breathtaking view. Pretty sure I don't have the legs for that kind of hike anymore, though. Or the wind.

But I EXCEL in vicarious enjoyment! So, if and when you tackle it again, bring your camera (and me) along. I'm certain I'll enjoy it. :)

Leah J. Utas said...

It's a deal, Frank.
I'm looking forward to doing that one again some day soon.

Hilary said...

Sure is a beautiful place. You're so very lucky to have that on your doorstep. And I'll join Frank to cheer you on when you next take that hike.

Leah J. Utas said...

Hilary, I really am lucky to live here and to be able to get out and enjoy it.

Thomma Lyn said...

Wow, that looks fabulous! I'd love to take on the challenge of that hike. :)

Leah J. Utas said...

Thomma Lyn, I think you'd really enjoy it.