Saturday, June 27, 2009

Alberta Falls

These photos were snapped on my way back out of Glacier Gorge. The entire hike took me about seven hours, mainly because I ambled and mosey'd and just generally enjoyed myself -- stopping and resting quite a bit (high altitude), snapping photos, exploring animal trails, hydrating from my thermos and water bottles, and eating lunch at Jewel Lake. Below is a photo of the gorge on the way out. Click for a larger image to appreciate the rich colors of the rocks. Alberta Falls has several cascades, the largest of which drops about 60 feet. With all the spring meltwater, the falls are roaring this time of year. While it looks closer, the falls are several hundred feet behind me here. Click below for a larger image: a classic Rocky Mountains scene.

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