One of the stops we made was of course the iconic Lake Louise. I really wanted to show Karen the 10 peaks at Moraine Lake , however that road was still closed (does not open until June or late May if it is nice). The weather was unbelievable , approaching at least mid teens Celsius. I was comfortable without a jacket. Lake Louise was the highest elevation we hit on this trip and man could not believe all the snow that was still there. Some facts of the area:

• The elevation of Lake Louise is 1,536 m (5,039 feet), the highest permanent settlement in Canada.
• 3 million: the number of people who visit each year.
• 1882: Horse outfitter Tom Wilson, with guidance from a Stoney Indian, discovered Lake Louise.

Here are a few snaps we took

The first couple are the ones eveyone has probably seen.





Fairmont Chateau Hotel Lake Louise



The Mountain Range just to the left (there is a trail you can take there to get to the glacier on Lake Louise was not open yet of course)



Just to give you a sense of how much snow is there - that big foot in the picture is about 6'2" (growing horizontal and shrinking vertical... ) Just noticed a sensor spot ...time to do a cleaning

[RoxnDox]

second shot is a wall-hanger! I love how the band of cloud hides the crest of the mountain, and
the snow bank in foreground gives a different perspective than most shots offer...

But who's that guy messing up things in the last pic? <grin>

Jim

[MSL]

Between you and Bob Harris I feel like I'm getting to see the world from my desk.

[causey]

#1 and #2 are breathtaking. (Looking at them I wonder why people need ontological arguments.) Thanks for sharing that beauty with us. And nice to see your happy couple.

[daacon]

second shot is a wall-hanger! I love how the band of cloud hides the crest of the mountain, and
the snow bank in foreground gives a different perspective than most shots offer...
But who's that guy messing up things in the last pic? <grin>
Jim

Thanks Jim it may well end up in print (really gotta print more) as for that guy just some homeless soul looking to get into the pic

Between you and Bob Harris I feel like I'm getting to see the world from my desk.

Thanks Marc I feel the same way this forum is really international and there are some gorgeous areas in your neck of the woods as well.

#1 and #2 are breathtaking. (Looking at them I wonder why people need ontological arguments.) Thanks for sharing that beauty with us. And nice to see your happy couple.

Thanks causey , it certainly was a day of 'smelling the roses' so to speak. Thanks for the comments.

[loco]

Absolutely stunning snow shots, Dave! What a view!!! Thank you for sharing!

[Bob Harris]

I saw this on the other forum, but just wanted to add that not only #2 is #1, but the last is a real keeper too, great shot buddy.

[Sailor]

Holy Cow these are nice! The second one especially knocks me out.

Jer

[daacon]

Absolutely stunning snow shots, Dave! What a view!!! Thank you for sharing!

Thanks loco - The Rockies offer many iconic shots for sure.

I saw this on the other forum, but just wanted to add that not only #2 is #1, but the last is a real keeper too, great shot buddy.

Thanks Bob that last one is ammunition for the you never take me anywhere

Holy Cow these are nice! The second one especially knocks me out.
Jer

Thanks Jer and thank gawd cows are not holy here , in fact last night we bought a piece of an already scarified cow in the form of a couple T-Bones - added some spices, sauce , BBQ and ...