• Home
  • Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
  • Western Mountains
  • Canyons
  • Alaska, Canada, Hawaii
  • International
  • Other Travels
  • Browse
  • Search
  • Contact
  1. Alaska, Canada, and Hawaii

AssiniboineParkTripAugust2015

How to celebrate a "big" birthday for Susie?? Roger knew she had always wanted to hike into the Assiniboine Lodge, but that required a backpacking trip, and the previous Fall, when we had to make the reservations, it was not clear that Roger could backpack in. (Tear in the right posterior lateral meniscus). So we reserved a spot on a helicopter that flies guests in. As it turns out, Roger COULD have done the required backpack, but hey, sometimes you gotta live it up. Especially if you have already paid for the flight.
Read More
  • IMG_3726-2.jpg

    IMG_3726-2.jpg

    We arrived in Canmore, AB, on a very nice, and clear day. Canmore is a pretty neat town. We liked it much more than Banff.

  • IMG_3720-1.jpg

    IMG_3720-1.jpg

    No, this is not a tour of the grocery stores, but rather a view on the walk we did from our motel (which was very nice) toward downtown Canmore. The mountains are very close by.

  • IMG_4448-4.jpg

    IMG_4448-4.jpg

    For the flight into Assiniboine, we were told to be at the heliport at 11 am. Of course, we were there early. Here is the birthday girl waiting for something to happen.

  • IMG_4441-3.jpg

    IMG_4441-3.jpg

    We were also told to keep our maximum luggage size to no larger than 20 inches long x 12 inches in diameter. Obviously, one person (not us) had not read the instructions.

  • IMG_3732-5.jpg

    IMG_3732-5.jpg

    About 11:20, one of the copters arrived and we were boarded. The young woman in front of me was flying in to backpack for their honeymoon.

  • IMG_4452-6.jpg

    IMG_4452-6.jpg

    We are off, for the 15 minute flight. Here we are leaving Canmore.

  • IMG_4468-7.jpg

    IMG_4468-7.jpg

    A still photo of the route.

  • Clip 1 helo flight.mp4

    Clip 1 helo flight.mp4

    This is a quick clip of part of the flight. yes, they fly close to the mountains. You will notice that this day is way more hazy than the previous one.

  • IMG_3754-8.jpg

    IMG_3754-8.jpg

    Coming into the Provincial Park. Assiniboine is the highest peak in the photos, and Lake Magog is visible below and to the right of it.

  • clip 2 helo flight landing.mp4

    clip 2 helo flight landing.mp4

    The final approach to landing.

  • IMG_3761-9.jpg

    IMG_3761-9.jpg

    Getting off the plane. Keeping my head very low.

  • IMG_4481-10.jpg

    IMG_4481-10.jpg

    Quick, take a photo of the lake and Assiniboine, as the weather forecast for the next two days is not good.

  • IMG_3769-11.jpg

    IMG_3769-11.jpg

    Roger trying to capture the scene at the start of our short hike. We will hike above the lake shore until we are about 2/3 the way around the right side of the lake.

  • IMG_3771-12.jpg

    IMG_3771-12.jpg

    A different view with some Fireweed.

  • IMG_4495-13.jpg

    IMG_4495-13.jpg

    I took this photo of Susie talking to a couple we met on the trail.

  • IMG_3779-14.jpg

    IMG_3779-14.jpg

    A nicely framed view of the lake.

  • IMG_4516-15.jpg

    IMG_4516-15.jpg

    Hiking back, one can see some of the cabins of the lodge in the distance. It is a remarkable setting for a lodge.

  • IMG_3782-16.jpg

    IMG_3782-16.jpg

    Our cabin, Magog.

  • IMG_3786-17.jpg

    IMG_3786-17.jpg

    The interior. Most of the cabins have a double bed and two singles.

  • IMG_3789-18.jpg

    IMG_3789-18.jpg

    The view out our window.

  • IMG_4538-19.jpg

    IMG_4538-19.jpg

    A local ground squirrel that was making a lot of noise.

  • IMG_3791-22.jpg

    IMG_3791-22.jpg

    Late afternoon and Roger (in the yellow-green rain jacket and blue jeans), is dressed for dinner, and of course, chatting with some other guests concerning wine.

  • IMG_3796-23.jpg

    IMG_3796-23.jpg

    Susie's "birthday cake" this evening. All of the food supplies are flown in by helicopter.

  • DSC_4025-25.jpg

    DSC_4025-25.jpg

    Ah, some great evening lighting. Take advantage of such while we can.

  • Photo Sharing
  • About SmugMug
  • Browse Photos
  • Prints & Gifts
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Owner Log In
© 2023 SmugMug, Inc.
    IMG_3726-2.jpg
    IMG_3720-1.jpg