{"id":4442,"date":"2013-12-13T17:15:11","date_gmt":"2013-12-14T01:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.russbishop.com\/blog\/?p=4442"},"modified":"2015-11-06T08:42:28","modified_gmt":"2015-11-06T16:42:28","slug":"canadian-rockies-redux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/russbishop.com\/blog\/canadian-rockies-redux\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Rockies Redux"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dawn light on Mount Edith Cavell reflected in Cavell Lake, Jasper National Park, Canada<\/em><\/p>\n

Near the northern end of the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park, Mount Edith Cavell is one of the most spectacular peaks in the Canadian Rockies. Although it is visible from the town of Jasper, a trek to the high glacial lakes and alpine meadows surrounding the peak should be mandatory for anyone visiting this special park.<\/p>\n

Named after a British nurse who was executed during World War I for her part in helping Allied prisoners escape, the sublime beauty of this mountain rising above the still waters of Cavell Lake rivals any of the great peaks of the world. A winding 9 mile road climbs steadily from the Icefields Parkway through sub-alpine forests to a parking lot directly below the looming north face. From there a short walk leads to this tranquil scene at Cavell Lake, and a slightly longer hike traverses the moraine to the iceberg filled meltwater at the base of the Angel Glacier.<\/p>\n

For those with more time and energy, the trail to Cavell Meadows is a photographer’s paradise.\u00a0As you climb up a series of switchbacks to the meadows the views of Mount Edith Cavell, Angel Glacier, Cavell Glacier and Cavell pond are stunning.\u00a0Like many of the lakes in the Canadian Rockies glacial silt (also known as rock flour) gives the water its incredible blue hue. Wildlife is abundant in the area and hoary marmots and pikas call out their warnings on the\u00a0rocky slopes and ridge lines above the lake.<\/p>\n

The Canadian Rockies offer a wealth of hiking and photographic potential within four national parks. For the first time visitor it can be a challenge taking it all in, but this is one alpine experience that should not be missed.<\/p>\n

\u00a9Russ Bishop\/All Rights Reserved<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dawn light on Mount Edith Cavell reflected in Cavell Lake, Jasper National Park, Canada Near the northern end of the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park, Mount Edith Cavell is one of the most spectacular peaks in the Canadian Rockies. Although it is visible from the town of Jasper, a trek to the high glacial … <\/p>\n

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