Canadian Rockies and Mt. Assiniboine in Autumn

September 13 - 21, 2008

        It is difficult to describe the scenic beauty of the Canadian Rockies. The lofty peaks are jagged, carved by glaciers, and always snow-covered. The lakes are colored unbelievable shades of blue and green due to suspended rock flour brought by the glacial streams that feed them. Many of the great glaciers are visible from the highway. Wildlife abounds in this mountain paradise.

        This Workshop will explore Banff, Jasper, and Yoho National Parks as well as Mt. Robson and Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Parks. Starting in Banff National Park, we will photograph in such world-renowned locations as Mt. Rundle, Moraine Lake, and Lake Louise. In Yoho National Park, we will visit beautiful Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls, one of the highest in the world.

        North of Lake Louise, our Workshop will follow the Banff-Jasper Highway, one of the great scenic roadways in the world. A panorama of rugged mountain ranges parallels the road. You will marvel at the beauty of Bow Lake, Peyto Lake and Waterfowl Lake. The highway passes within a mile of the Athabasca Glacier – a tongue of the great Columbia Icefields.

        North of the Icefields, we will photograph Athabasca Falls and Mt. Edith Cavell on our way to Jasper and take a sidetrip to Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

Lake Louise at Sunrise              Joe Lange
Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Mt. Assiniboine & Reflection              Joe Lange
Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park, BC, Canada

Morraine Lake and The Ten Peaks                            Joe Lange
Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

        Mt. Assiniboine, known as the Matterhorn of Canada, is located on the Continental Divide twenty miles southwest of Banff. Mt. Assiniboine is one of the highest and most spectacular peaks in the Canadian Rockies.
        This pristine alpine area is not reached by roads and is only accessible by a 20 mile trail or by helicopter. Our group will go by helicopter to Mt. Assiniboine Lodge, situated in a high alpine meadow on the shores of Lake Magog which lies at the base of Mt. Assiniboine. Sunrise from Lake Magog is unforgettable. We will stay at Mt. Assiniboine Lodge for two nights. GOURMET MEALS, served family style, ARE INCLUDED in this portion of the Workshop.
        This Workshop will emphasize autumn color in the Canadian Rockies and wildlife. Aspen trees and larch trees will add color to the mountain landscapes. The abundant wildlife should be in prime condition. Elk, deer, mountain sheep, mountain goats, and black bear may be seen and photographed. Come and join us for a glimpse of one of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes anywhere.