So rather than spend the first weekend post-Europe relaxing and catching up on sleep, I decided to do a crazy long hike with a hiking group! It seemed like a lot more fun than cleaning and buying groceries. The hike of choice for today was Memorial Lakes, located in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park in Kananaskis Country. I’m not sure what the elevation gain was, but the trail was 16 km, and we crossed 3 lakes. According to the plaque at the third lake, the “three mountain lakes have been named and dedicated to the memory of thirteen people who lost their lives in three aircraft accidents in Kananaskis Country in June 1986.” Overall, the hike was pretty gruelling :S, but well worth it! And after 7.5 hours of hiking, it was time to go home. A hot shower never felt so good… :)
Hey! Awesome post, I love hiking in the mountains, there is such amazing energy!!!! Very beautiful!!!!Way to get out there and leave the groceries!
Thanks Ashley! Yes, the mountains are amazing. I never get tired of seeing such beautiful scenery :)
Those lakes look amazing. And 7.5 hours of hiking – that’s crazy wicked awesome.
What was the temperature like during the hike?
Also, if you want to see beautiful scenery, all you really need to do is look at my picture. Ha. ZING!
The temperature wasn’t bad- started with rain, so a bit cold, but then it got really warm. It was cold at the top, of course.
Nah, I’ll stick to mountain scenery, thanks. Ha. ZING!