I’m back after two weeks of exploring the Canadian Rockie Mountains. I hiked just shy of 55 miles (88 km) and climbed almost 15,000 feet (4572 m) in elevation. It was glorious.

The internet was horrible, and I dropped and smashed my laptop while searching for a place to get online. Oh well, more time to enjoy the beauty of the wilderness. While I get back into the swing of things (on my new laptop), I’m delighted to share some photos and mountain-inspired haiku.

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glacial ice trickles

into roaring white cascades

pristine topaz lakes

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fragrance of balsam

northern woodlands soothe the soul

deeply shaded green

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at the water’s edge

sunrise creeps down the glaciers

reflections of gold

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tea house in the clouds

blueberry juniper tea

on top of the world

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Indian paintbrush

yellow columbine abound

Alpine meadows bloom

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waterfalls cascade

thunder through narrow canyons

carving ancient rock

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far and wide we searched

for brown, black, and grizzly bears

not disappointed

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And a few other photos from the trail:

Thanks for coming along for a look!