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Zosia begins skiing at the northern terminus of Stoney Trail. |
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Two wapitis are surprised to see
intruders on their territory. Photo courtesy of Zosia Zgolak |
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Zosia passes the remnants of a lodge built by indigenous people for a religious ceremony (ti-jurabi-chubi). In the background is Yates Mountain (Barrier Lake Lookout). |
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Stoney Trail skirts along the western bank of Kananaskis River. |
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Much of the northern section of Stoney Trail is forested. |
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Zosia arrives at a picnic site along the river. |
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Zosia catches a glimpse of Mount Baldy in the distance as she climbs away from the river. |
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Sonny has some trouble getting over a fallen log across the trail. Photo courtesy of Zosia Zgolak |
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Stoney trail crosses under a power line here. |
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Zosia follows a connector trail that eventually leads to YMCA Camp Chief Hector. |
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Sonny is not too proud to pick up his
skis and walk a lengthy downhill section that is too steep for his
liking. Photo courtesy of Zosia Zgolak |
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Zosia and Sonny stop for a break on a knoll just outside YMCA Camp Chief Hector. |
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Zosia follows the boundary fence for YMCA Camp Chief Hector. The top of Mount Yamnuska is barely visible through the clouds at distant right. |
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Zosia notices a red disc golf basket inside the boundary of YMCA Camp Chief Hector. |
Chilver Lake is still mostly frozen and snow-covered. Recognizable peaks in the distance include Biffy Peak (Engagement Mountain) at left and Door Jamb Mountain at right.
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Total Distance: 11.2 kilometres Round-Trip Time: 5 hours 28 minutes Cumulative Elevation Gain: 104 metres |