A panoramic view of one of the highlights of driving Banff's amazing Icefields Parkway: Peyto Lake.
Rock flour creates this unique color. It is essentially bedrock that has been ground down into extremely fine grains by glacial erosion.
The lake is fed by Peyto Creek, which drains water from Caldron Lake and Peyto Glacier (part of the Wapta Icefield).
During high volumes of rock flour—typically over the summer months—a distinctive grey hue can often be seen where the glacial melt enters the lake. The overall effect, however, is a turquoise hue throughout the lake itself.
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A morning shot after a night of heavy rains cleared the air nicely.
One of the Crown Jewels of the Canadian Rockies, Peyto Lake is a must stop when traveling the Icefields Parkway.
Walked the shore on one trip here. That was pretty special as well. Much to love high or low at Peyto.
Wishing you a wonderful Sunday evening and week ahead!
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I don't remember summer's getting this consistently hot.......104 in Spokane today and thru this weekend. We hit 109 last summer. Summer's aren't what they used to be.
I wanted a cool memory so thought I'd post a favorite chilly experience I shared with dear friend Sergio. Capturing the sunset over iconic Peyto Lake was the objective. We slogged above the common viewing platform, which was vacant for some reason....We were here for a couple hours waiting for the color to pop, but it didn't much. Regardless we had a fabulous time bracing against the blasts of winds and snow. Tripods were mostly useless against the whirling winds. We were bundled up well so wasn't that bad. The beauty was entrancing. Returning to our car was a much quicker trip....wheeee. I feel relief just remembering this grand time.
Have a wonderful Friday and weekend. Keep safe and cool.
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Was a fun, challenging hike thru the snow to get this shot of this iconic lake and it's amazing setting. Always wanted to do so in the snow. I love the beauty snow adds to mountain scenes. The high winds couldn't knock the smiles off my face for a long time. Sergio and I stayed till after the sun set. A favorite memory.
Have a wonderful Sunday and week ahead.
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A cool shot for a hot day.....
Was a fun hike up Bow Summit in the snow to catch the sunset over this iconic lake. Wicked winds as well, as the ruffled lake shows. One of my all-time favorite hikes and sunsets.
"The lake is formed in a valley of the Waputik Range, between Caldron Peak, Peyto Peak and Mount Jimmy Simpson, at an elevation of 1,860 m (6,100 ft).
Ebenezer William "Bill" Peyto (14 February 1869 in Welling, Kent – 23 March 1943 in Banff, Alberta) was a pioneer, railway laborer and mountain guide. As a guide, Peyto was chosen to lead Edward Whymper to Vermilion Pass. His large photograph prominently marks the entrance to the town of Banff, Alberta. Peyto Glacier on the Continental Divide and Peyto Lake are named in his honour.
Peyto worked as a park warden in the Banff National Park from 1913 until his retirement in 1936, with his duties interrupted by his service in the First World War."
Wikipedia
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday and week ahead!
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