some of Alberta and B.C., continued......

some of Alberta and B.C., continued...... · 10:18 AM

The next morning we kept on going north and after a few stops to take some pictures

we arrived at the Columbia icefields

We took the bus tour out onto the glacier but not in this old bus

Our transport was a little bit more up to date, but the weather was sort of miserable, just around the freezing point with rain and sleet.

I took a few more snaps

and the Bus was leaving for base

to be continued.........

tcom · 05-21-2007, 10:35 AM

These photos remind me a glacier trip in Iceland with similar vehicules (the weather was even worse). Great shots.

**NaClH2O** · 05-21-2007, 05:00 PM

Great series again Heinrich, I think my fave is #2 with the road winding thru that pass. Beautiful shot. Those Columbia Icefields look like the place where if you didn't have a good pair of Sorels, you would sure wish you did.

NaCl(if it's like that in mid/late May, I wouldn't want to see in in Winter)H2O

little laker · 05-21-2007, 05:51 PM

Simply beautiful Heinrich. I just love the Rockies and wish that they were closer at times.

I really should take the icefields tour some day.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-21-2007, 07:02 PM

Thank you Dominique, the only "good " months on the glacier are July and August and even than it gets nasty sometimes. I don't really care, I go when I can.

Take care, Heinrich

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-21-2007, 07:06 PM

Thanks again, a good pair of boots don't hurt but are not essential. One has only 20 minutes on the glacier and it is very restricted as to where one can go. Worst thing to happen is one gets wet feet.

Take care, Heinrich

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-21-2007, 07:13 PM

Thank you Stu, it's not really that far from Kelowna. I have never timed it because we never go directly. Since there is a new picture around every bend in the road we have to stop too often but it probably could be driven in 6 to 7 hours. Unless of course there is a mud slide, than it could be days. We missed the last one last week by a few hours.

Take care, Heinrich

dwinnert · 05-21-2007, 07:35 PM

Nice images..but I am digging #4.

That's some tasty visual there!

Thanks for sharing.

**Sailor** · 05-21-2007, 07:49 PM

Great group of photos - I love the contrast of painted steel contraptions in the middle of a beautiful wilderness.

Jer

daacon · 05-22-2007, 08:09 AM

Beautfull pics Heinrich those photo's don't show any signs of global warmiing that I can see

Been thinking on that field trip myself - I just love the Mountains ...

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-22-2007, 03:54 PM

dwinnert, thank you and you are welcome.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-22-2007, 03:55 PM

Thank you Jer, it did look sort of strange sitting there.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-22-2007, 04:02 PM

Thank you daacon, it might not show but it is there. From what we were told the glacier is retreating at an unprecedented pace, but it has happened in earlier years and slowed down again. Sooo...... who knows for sure?

fletcherkane · 05-22-2007, 06:05 PM

Beautiful pics. My fav is number 2. I love how the mountains create a bowl shape valley and the winding road does a great job of leading your eye all the way through the pic. Bravo!

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 05-22-2007, 10:01 PM

fletcherkane, thank you for the kind words, it is appreciated.

Take care, Heinrich

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Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Thank you Dominique, the only "good " months on the glacier are July and August and even than it gets nasty sometimes. I don't really care, I go when I can. Take care, Heinrich

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Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Thanks again, a good pair of boots don't hurt but are not essential. One has only 20 minutes on the glacier and it is very restricted as to where one can go. Worst thing to happen is one gets wet feet. Take care, Heinrich

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Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Thank you Stu, it's not really that far from Kelowna. I have never timed it because we never go directly. Since there is a new picture around every bend in the road we have to stop too often but it probably could be driven in 6 to 7 hours. Unless of course there is a mud slide, than it could be days. We missed the last one last week by a few hours. Take care, Heinrich

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Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Thank you Jer, it did look sort of strange sitting there.

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Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Thank you daacon, it might not show but it is there. From what we were told the glacier is retreating at an unprecedented pace, but it has happened in earlier years and slowed down again. Sooo...... who knows for sure?

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fletcherkane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 299	Beautiful pics. My fav is number 2. I love how the mountains create a bowl shape valley and the winding road does a great job of leading your eye all the way through the pic. Bravo!

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Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	fletcherkane, thank you for the kind words, it is appreciated. Take care, Heinrich