Finally the Chinook Wind kicked in and delivered half decent temperatures for the first time this October, but also produced some nasty cross winds in its wake, ripping last remainders of leafs from the trees, and trying to force our vehicle off the road.
Counter-steering the car was difficult enough, and I can only imagine how challenging it would have been to keep a two-wheeler under control. I couldn't help reading the road as if riding on a motorcycle. The lanes were clear of snow, but wet leaves and gravel from the sand trucks were all over the place. The potholes were full with water, and the texas gates were wet and slippery. In treed areas the shadow would prevent the snow from melting and irregular pattern of icy patches could be found.
We went hiking for a couple of hours in an area that will soon be closed for the season, and enjoyed the blue sky and the fresh mountain air, before we returned to the warmth of our reliable four-wheeler.
SonjaM:
ReplyDeleteyou photos remind me of our last trip to the Rockies. We went north to Jasper then down to Lake Louise, and east to Canmore down the Kananaskis. Your mountains are beautiful. Just keep the snow on your side.
Looks like you had a great day to experience nature. Enjoy them while you are able.
bob
bobskoot: wet coast scootin
I found myself shoveling some of the white stuff into the trunk of my car with the intend to export it to BC ;-)
ReplyDeleteHey, let me know next time you're coming up to Alberta...