Hiking in June

On June 17 we headed for Waterton with Auntie Joyce to hike some trails together. We drove to an elevation of 5,400 ft and were thankful for our winter emergency bag which was still in the car. With mitts and hat, it was still cold without a coat! The lake was still frozen!






We attempted to hike, but soon were prevented by the snow hiding the trail.









At lower elevations, spring had sprung, hibernation was finished and this fella was enjoying dandelions along the roadside. Numerous wildflowers were blooming.









After Auntie Joyce purchased a coat to keep warm, we chose to hike Lower Bertha Falls trail, 5.2Km with an elevation gain of 175m (574ft). As the hiking progressed, the temperatures rose and the clothing was peeled layer by layer.