Tag Archives: Lake Louise

Cross Country Ski Weekend

Posted on February 19, 2013 by debbie

Our good friends J&R join us in the mountains for a weekend of cross country skiing, fresh air and snow covered mountain views. After a late start on Saturday, caused by a fire alarm in J&R’s hotel, we head out … Continue reading →

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A Day in Banff National Park

Posted on January 31, 2013 by debbie

I delivered Murray to B’s house where a group is going to Taylor Lake to back country ski. I now have the day to myself in Banff National Park. The snow is abundant, so I am going to head to … Continue reading →

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Bow Valley Parkway and the Two Bear Day

Posted on June 5, 2012 by debbie

I tumble out of bed onto stiff legs and I open the drape, check the sky.  Blue! White clouds too, but not too sinister looking. The plan for today is to ride Hwy 1A, the Bow Valley Parkway, from Lake … Continue reading →

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Weather

Posted on June 4, 2012 by debbie

Anyone who lives in the mountains knows that the weather comes and goes in a matter of minutes. We head to Lake Louise for an event hosted by the Velocity Cycling Club. “Come to the mountains and ride up and … Continue reading →

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Rockies Mountains, Here We Come

Posted on May 28, 2012 by debbie

The last time we were in the mountain, it was March, there was snow on the ground and we were cross country skiing.  We are trading our skis for road bikes this time to head to Lake Louise for a … Continue reading →

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Pipestone in the Rocky Mountains

Posted on February 4, 2012 by debbie

This morning we head to Pipestone, near Lake Louise to cross country ski with our friends J&R. It is a 13 km single track ski loop winding through the forest. The track climbs and climbs for about 8 km and … Continue reading →

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Winter in the Rocky Mountains

Posted on February 2, 2012 by debbie

We arrive at our destination and it is dark.  When we wake up, the sky starts to lighten and it feels like we have been reborn.  Reborn in the Rocky Mountains.  Florescent white mountains peaks are etched into the blue … Continue reading →

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