Separating the continental divide of North America are some of the most scenic locations on earth. Towering peaks, enormous glaciers and sparkling blue lakes populate these parts. Seven national parks in the area covering tens of thousands of miles ensure that the Canadian Rockies remain a refuge of wilderness. Even though Banff National Park sees millions of visitors each year, conservation still reigns supreme, and to venture to the Rockies is still to venture into the wild.
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85 Unfortunately nasty weather at the summit cut our views short!
86 Morraine Lake, and inexplicably turqoise waters.
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89 Saddleback pass on a hike up to Fairview Peak.
90 A look back at Paridise and Bow valleys
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92 More than a gradual incline up to Fairview peak.
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94 Mountain fields along the Bow Valley parkway.
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108 Bow Lake along the icefields parkway. We'd do a moderate hike to Bow Falls.
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111 Hiking along the rushing water from Bow glacier.
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114 Bow falls from the unseen bow glacie, after a enjoyable alpine hike.