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Cirque Peak Hike

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On a hiking trip to the Rockies in fall, we camped at Lake Louise, then we hiked to the top of Mount Temple on the first day, and then to the summit of Cirque Peak on the second day.  The trail starts on the Jasper Banff Highway and winds up through the forest and alpine meadows to Helen Lake (6 km).   We have hiked the trail … Continue reading →

Mount Temple

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On a September day, we camped at Lake Louise before doing an ascent of Mount Temple.    We got to Moraine Lake very early and we started up the Sentinel Pass Trail in the dark.    We were in the meadows at first light, then continued up to Sentinel Pass.     After a short break, we wound up the steep scree slopes up a ridge.    … Continue reading →