helmcken environs

When I think about my legs, I am grateful. Despite these short little legs, I have had adventures that many long legs cannot even dream of having. I do, however, look forward to the great melt. Snow is not my friend. And so, as I wait for the spring sun to escort the snow down into the river, I try to make the most of winter.

 The campfire reminds me of starry summer nights.

 The snowy picnic cheats winter of an afternoon.

 There can be nothing better than putting the snow to use. What do you think of the likeness?

And then there are the beauties of nature.

Winterworld

Glaciers and Giants

Perley Rock Trail
approx. 8 hours rt
Glacier National Park

 A long trail through the serious forest
boulder hopping through a rockslide of pikas
moraine walking
heather meadows of marmots
steep rocky slopes
streaming waterfalls
glaciers of awe

Avalanche Crest Trail
Approx. 4 1/2 hrs rt
Glacier National Park

a long, long, long time going up
past intimidating cedars and grandfather hemlocks
you will enjoy the small meadow with it's bridge and stream
a perfect pond for a quick dip.
a meadow of marmots, fat and whistling
and then a short steep slope up to the ridge
the sun shines hot

Yoho

Iceline Trail
Approx. 13 km, 5 hours rt
Yoho National Park

A fast way to leave the forest behind!

The first section of the trail is steep and winding.

There are lots of rocks, ponds and streams.

There are humans but very few pups.

Paget Lookout Trail
Approx. 7 km, 3 1/2 hours rt
Yoho National Park

Through a cool shady forest

up a rocky slope

A little house on a hill

a room with a view.

Jade Pass

Jade Pass Trail
Approx. 5 hours rt
Mt. Revelstoke National Park

A trail with meadows and streams

rocks and plenty of humans

You will need a leash for this one

Even in fall, you may find a friendly and refreshing snowslope

A picnic at the pass. I recommend it!

Wells Gray Country

Here are the highlights of my summer vacation. Yeah, it IS a dogs life!

Another me-tube presentation.

Discoveries

Out and about

on the trail 

down the road

or in the yard.

Sniffing, and tasting

listening

looking and feeling.

Curiosities are there for the curious.

To be in awe of a mystery

to accept not knowing

to permit unanswered questions

Wonder can be wonderful.

Amusing and entertaining

marvelous.

Don't miss it.

Be present in this day.