Join study leader Peter Duck and a local naturalist on hikes of 3 to 8 miles at elevations between 5,000 and 8,000 feet through these majestic mountains. Each day offers a choice of two hikes. In the evening, enjoy delicious meals and accommodations at classic mountain lodges. Sunday, August 12 Columbia Icefields Parkway Drive up the Icefields Parkway with a two-hour hike en route.
Today previews the colorful landscapes and major study themes of the week ahead.
Be sure to look for the red fruits of the indigenous buffaloberry, a favorite food of these animals. The rigorous 6.5-mile hike climbs into the alpine meadows of Bald Hills with a breathtaking view of Maligne Lake below. The shorter 3-mile hike along the lakeshore allows time to enjoy activities at the lake. The 5-mile hike above the tree line offers the best views of the remote valleys in the Front Ranges of the Canadian Rockies. From there, venture through the west slope forests to panoramic views of glaciers.