Jonathan had a lot of fun crawling up the side of the mountain where the trail ends. The valley behind used to be dominated by the Illecillewaet Glacier, though now it's receded beyond the peak. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

Annette graciously planned, prepared, and carried most of the food. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

Georgia doing her best Hoary Marmot impression. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

Ronna was pointing out all the other trails in Roger's Pass valley. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

This beautiful Columbian Ground Squirrel was posing for the cameras in an overt attempt to bargain for food handouts at the Glacier visitor center. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

We were skeptical about carrying so much rain gear when the weather looked so good every day - that was, until it started pouring at the beginning of our day-3 hike. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

Takakkaw Falls (Cree word for "it is magnificent") in Yoho is the second-highest waterfall in western Canada. The hike was great because you passed a bend and the water noise gradually stops like a water faucet. You then hit a switchback and here it comes again. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

Flowering Dogwood under the canopy. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

Indian Paintbrush was almost as abundant as the Fireweed. This patch forced Jonathan to stop even though we were on a serious walking meditation. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)