Mt Rae looms large ahead as one climbs toward the highest paved pass in Canada.

Highwood Pass summit is 7239 feet (2206 m). The pass is closed each year from December to June 15 to protect wildlife.

This impressive scenic highway (40) is also known as the Bighorn Highway and the Kananaskis Trail.

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One of the many names for the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies: Mt. Robson. Easy to see how it got this nickname. Like Denali and other high peaks Mt. Robson generates it's own weather, covering it most of the time.

Mount Robson (12,972 feet, 3,954 m) is the most prominent mountain in North America's Rocky Mountain range.

Mount Robson is the source of the longest river in British Columbia, the Fraser River. One of the great rivers on the continent.

This was by far the best shot I got of a mountain goat on my Alaska trip...:-))

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Two of this special mountain ranges iconic mountains in the distance: Pilot and Index peaks. Pilot has been whittled down to a sharp point.

"The Absaroka Range has the distinction of being blanketed with the world's first National Forest. The Shoshone National Forest was established in 1891 due to its corridor proximity to Yellowstone Park. At 2.4 million acres, it is one of the largest on the continent.

There are 46 other peaks over 12,000 ft (3,700 m). The range is drained by the Yellowstone River and various tributaries, including the Bighorn River." Wikipedia

Have a wonderful week!

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One of the iconic peaks along the Kananaskis Trail. Too many peaks to pick a favorite, but Mt. Kidd is high on the short list.

"Mount Kidd is a 2,958-meter (9705 ft) double-summit massif centrally located in Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Mount Kidd is situated within Spray Valley Provincial Park." wikipedia

Have a wonderful weekend!

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This is about as far as one can drive into this special park, near the Savage River, where personal vehicles must turn around. During my 6 days in the Park I drove it multiple times daily, hoping to see distant Denali. Nope. The view otherwise was spectacular tho. And did see moose and caribou frequently.

Fortunately I did finally see Denali for several days when I headed south.

"This part of the park is technically open 24 hours a day, but the road is only open to vehicles from late April until the first snow in fall. Private vehicles can drive as far as Mile 15 of the Denali Park Road, to Savage River, but parking is extremely limited." nps.gov

Thanks for taking a look! Always appreciated!

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