The day started out with a nice ride towards Prince George, an economic hub in the center of British Columbia (80,000 pop.). The scenery along the way reminded me of Wisconsin. Farms dotted the rolling hills with woodland in the background, nothing spectacular, but pretty. As soon as I passed Prince George the scenery changed again. The farms disappeared, the forest moved back towards the road and snow covered mountains starting to rise. But that was only the beginning. As I got closer to Jasper,the road suddenly took a sharp turn and Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Northern Rockies, suddenly appeared out of nowhere right in front of me. From here on for the next 200 miles it seemed to me that I was riding my bike on a different planet. I have never seen mountains rise that steep, that high and with such beauty right in front of me. The “Icefield Parkway”, which connects Jasper with Banff and passes through Jasper and Banff National Parks as well as famous Lake Louise, has to be one of, if not the most beautiful road in this world. If you like mountain scenery and make it to Canada, don’t pass this one up. It is spectacular!
Where can i get one of those?
Mountains appearing once again.
Found those in another ditch next to the road. I know - you're thinking - what is this guy doing in ditches? Well, you can't be seen from the road when you have to...
Happy little community.
On the way to McBride.
Mount Robson (3,954 m -12,972 ft). Check those tiny cars for scale!
Getting into Jasper National Park.
Pretty in Pink.
These mountains look like huge plates curled up.
Glacier river coming from the Columbia Icefield.
Good weather seems to follow me.
Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Icefields.
High mountain meadow.
Glacier formed valley on the way to Banff. The cliff in the back is gigantic. My neck still hurts from looking way up while riding this road.
Big horns on that sheep. Oh! - Big Horn Sheep.
A face only a mother can love...
Rain storm moving into the mountains turning visibility to almost zero.
This happened within minutes. But 15 minutes later it was all over.
I'm running out of words...
The colour of this lake was absolutely amazing.
Glaciers everywhere.
The evening light provides for some stunning reflection in the water.
Tiny alpine flowers.
Glacier reflection.
Just one of many waterfalls in the park...
Lake Louise.
For Bob. How are You?
It's getting darker as I exit the parkway.
Lake in front of Banff.
You are right,the Scenery just does not quit! Just looks a little bit too cold, no Pubs in sight either! Nothing too exiting here, just Wimbledon, Soccer, perfect time for couch potatoes-:) Germany - Argentina, has to be important even in Alaska/British Columbia.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Could you see Russia from you bike?
Stay well and safe,
Regina and Royal