We started this one early in the AM. And, noticed others airing at the trailhead and on their way out. We could only imagine how early they got up after we completed the hike 5-hours later.
Long way up (or down); depends - I guess - on how you look at it.
One of the many spectacular views on our way up the hill. This one made a great wallpaper on my work laptop.
Starting the trek to Bourgeau Lake. Just off the highway, west of Banff. Gated entry too. If you were up to it, another 2 kilometres would have pegged us at Harvey Pass. We turned back at Bourgeau Lake with the snow starting to fall, the wind kicking up and the temperature dropping. Really had to layer-up on the way down.