| Ref: Moose
Mountain and
Prairie Mountain Summits |
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Good doggies. |
| Hike: RT
5.0; 2.0 up. Another fantastic weekend with
the hounds. The
Calgary forecast of 16° Celsius and blue bird sky was certainly
appealing to
us. Bob Spirko just posted a trip report on this hike; we figured we
didn't need snowshoes. The snow on the trail was compacted and offered
good
hiking conditions. We left the car at 10 AM, the dogs were on leash and
pulled madly. After the initial steep bit, we let them roam a little
but soon leashed them up again; this place is very busy and our hounds
are very excited! The walk on the summit ridge was so enjoyable, the
wind was warm on our bare arms and face. We took pictures at the cairn
and continued along the ridge. We set up a doggy bed and lingered there
for two hours. It felt like spring, even summer. Returning should have
been easy but the hounds still had a lot of energy and pulled all the
way down; quite treacherous... We made it down with no broken bones and
drove off to McLean campground for some good rest and recovery! |
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Quickly shedding
layers. |
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Looking back. |
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It's very nice up
here. |
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I truly loved this
short bit to the top. |
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Sleeves pushed up,
hair pulled up; it's warm! |
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Fab and the two
males; Lincoln and Rupert. |
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Westerly view,
Banded Peak at the right. |
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At the top with
Moose Mountain in the background. |
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Lincoln likes this
perch. |
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Looking towards
Calgary. |
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Fab telling happy
tales. |
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Beautiful snow
sculpture courtesy of another group of hikers. |
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Hiking down with
Lincoln tied to my hip belt. |
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Another fine trip. |
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