Just happen to contain one of the most beloved lakes in North America, Moraine Lake. A rather grand backdrop eh?

No clouds to catch the first light of this new day but the peaks caught it well by themselves. The glacial waters are at their purest and most colorful late in the season when the water level is low.

"The ten peaks were originally named by Samuel Allen, an early explorer of the region, who simply referred to them by using the numerals from one to ten in the Stoney First Nations Language. He may have learned the terms from his Native American guides, who helped him with the horses. The secluded Valley of the Ten Peaks was part of their original homeland. Gradually, though, all but three of the mountains were renamed in honor of noteworthy individuals, including Allen himself." Wikipedia

From left to right are the eight peaks in view:
Mt. Little, Mt. Bowlen, Tonsa Peak, Mt. Perren, Mt. Allen, Mt. Tuzo, Mt. Deltaform and Mt. Neptuak. I assume the other two are behind these peaks, out of view. Or they count Mt. Babel and the Tower of Babel, which are to the left.

A special memory here, as I spent 3 nights in the top left cabin during the last week of the Lodge's season many years ago. Heaven!

Happy Friday!

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A fellow admirer taking a shot toward the lake's Rockpile and the Tower of Babel. Beauty in every direction here.

Some pics at what he's was aiming at in comments.

Have a great week!

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Happy Canada Day Weekend!
Hoping to finally return this fall.

And Happy 4th in America! Double Holiday weekend!

The last light of the day shines on some iconic Canadian peaks near Moraine Lake.

Mt. Quandra to the left of imposing Mt. Babel with 3 of the Ten Peaks to the right. Moraine Lake lies right below them.

I'm a peak geek and these are some of my favorites.
Thanks for taking a peek!

Wishing you all a Happy Holiday weekend!

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Euphoria: A feeling of happiness and excitement.

A shot of one of my favorite spots on the continent, Banff's Moraine Lake. I feel like a teenager at Disneyland when here. Something special.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Thanks for taking a look! Always appreciated.

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Welcome 2022!
Happy New Year!

A cloudy morning at Moraine Lake. Patience finally paid off with a break in the low clouds allowing a couple of the "ten peaks" to come forth crowning this misty morn.

Sincere THANKS for your support and friendship over the years. Makes my day. Looking forward to enjoying and admiring your beautiful images and sharing our experiences in the new year.

Warm wishes to you and your families for a healthy, happy and wonderful 2022!

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