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Trip pictures between Calgary, Banff and Jasper, Alberta
Last Post 13 Mar 2010 10:17 PM byStaggrlee. 8 Replies.
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10 Mar 2010 09:24 PM  

Ok, while this isn't necessarily an overland trip so much as it is an "overasphalt" trip, it nonetheless captures the scenery in which I think we all can appreciate.  The majority of these pictures are taken on the Icefields Parkway:

http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/drives/banff-jasper.html

http://www.icefieldsparkway.ca/

which travels between Banff and Jasper.  I believe the total length to be somewhere in the neighborhood of 145 miles.  The scenery is simply stunning.  I was keeping my eyes peeled for any turn-offs that could possibly be used for overland travel during the winter months but saw nothing.  The probable reasoning for this is that you are surrounded by Canadian National Park land.  Not until you get north or southeast of Jasper do you run the possibility of overlanding.

I was somewhat in a hurry, think Smokey and the Bandit without Sheriff Buford T. Justice on your arse and you get the picture.  I was competing with the rotational speed of the Earth, and we know how fast that is, much less driving a Rover, and making sure there was enough sunlight as I coasted into the town of Jasper.

Also, I probably wouldn't advise driving at high speeds and operating a camera at the same time.  However, it turned out as good as buttah allowing for a few stops to get out and soak in the fresh Canadian air.

 

Enjoy.

My pics:

http://picasaweb.google.com/dgride/TripToCalgaryBanffAndJasperThroughBanffAndJasperNationalParks#

Other interesting facts and information about the Columbia Icefields:

An interesting fact about the Columbia Icefields is that it is one of the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle.  It covers an area of nearly 325 square kilometres (125/Sq miles) with depths reaching upwards of 300-360 metres (950 - 1200 feet).

http://www.explorerockies.com/columbia-icefield/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_Icefield

 


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10 Mar 2010 09:38 PM  
Wow.


Todd EliasonUser is Offline
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10 Mar 2010 09:46 PM  

Very cool!  Now I want it to snow again...



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10 Mar 2010 10:20 PM  
Yay-yuh Donaldo! Share the bounty - nice add..


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10 Mar 2010 10:22 PM  
Very nice!


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11 Mar 2010 08:31 AM  

Awesome pictures! I am hinting on Banff or Glacier park as next years family vacation. I'll show these to the wife and I'm sure her mind will be set.



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11 Mar 2010 05:04 PM  

 During the winter months, the scenery is absolutely stunning.  I can only imagine that it would be better in the summer time especially since the local wildlife will be out of hibernation and you will be able to travel up onto the glacier.



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12 Mar 2010 06:30 PM  
Nice!


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13 Mar 2010 10:17 PM  

It's been 15 years since I've been up there. Thanks for taking me back (if not along >: | )

Really though, it's beautiful still and glad to see that.



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