Walk 77

Crandell Lake, Waterton
Snow and wind and blackened trees. The wind is fierce again today, making it cold to stand still. Kenow Wildfire burned through these mountains three years ago, and it is still a shock to see the slopes covered in dead trees.  But they are also beautiful, the tree skeletons - rich variations in colour and texture, with their twists and shadows and distinctive profiles. There's nothing much better than a walk on a trail with friends, even in the windy, wintery, firey mountains.

Location: Crandell Lake from Akamina Parkway, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
Length: 4 km
Companions: Tom, Troy, Shannell, Bekk
Date: 2 January 2021