Submitted by peregrine3224 t3_xu6xxc in EarthPorn
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skuitarist t1_iquron0 wrote
Some real High Rock vibes. Looks too fantasy to be real
Bob-the-knob t1_iqv9udi wrote
Os this from Big Beehive? It looks amazing!
HockeyBrawler09 t1_iqven2m wrote
It was worth it
FriendlyRussian666 t1_iqvfumz wrote
One day Canada, one day!
peregrine3224 OP t1_iqvj18o wrote
FunkyChickenTendy t1_iqvrzqi wrote
Looks like the beehive hike, did this in May this year. Very nice shot!
peregrine3224 OP t1_iqvu1uz wrote
It is! I was there in August. And thank you!
FunkyChickenTendy t1_iqvxgyr wrote
August is definitely the better time to go. The trail up was completely snow covered, and Lake Louise was still a sheet of ice.
peregrine3224 OP t1_iqwh0x1 wrote
Oh damn, that sounds rough! Those trails are hard enough as it is lol.
DdvdD t1_iqxj05k wrote
Landscape is absolutely gorgeous, but the basic viewpoints are absolutely crawling with people. If you don't mind the massive hotel immediately behind you as well as 25 ($125/hr to rent) canoes in the lake it's great. On the upside it's super accessible so if you can't hike much it's the spot. Solid 4/10, one of the very few places in that area that look better in the pics such as OP's.
Rsmith3074 t1_iqy8gec wrote
Was just there last week and it's truly amazing to see in person. Couldn't bring myself to do that hike. Jealous of your views!
peregrine3224 OP t1_iqydnm2 wrote
Yeahhhh I did crop the hotel out of the picture lol. That’s why the dimensions are a bit weird. We did the Tea House Challenge, and even that was pretty busy. Everyone we super friendly and respectful though, so we didn’t mind it! Coming out of the mountains and back down to Lake Louise was a bit of a shock though. It was pretty obvious who were hikers and who weren’t lol. But as long as you know what to expect, it’s still absolutely worth it and I’d do it again!
peregrine3224 OP t1_iqyefnl wrote
Thanks! The trail to the Lake Agnes tea house wasn’t too bad! From there to the Big Beehive where this was taken was quite a struggle at times though, mainly the switchbacks. Those sucked immensely lol.
DdvdD t1_iqyfwfu wrote
It's a fantastic shot nonetheless! I didn't get the opportunity to hike up there, though I'd absolutely love to. I plan on moving out there for a few years to really give myself time to explore properly. I did the Joffre lakes hike a few weeks ago while visiting and absolutely loved the challenge of mountain trails. Quite a different area but unbelievable views the entire way up, particularly the second and third lake. Highly highly recommend it if you ever find yourself out that way again
peregrine3224 OP t1_iqygsj7 wrote
Thanks! It was quite the challenge for me since I wasn’t used to the elevation and had hurt my knee on day one, but if you can manage the switchbacks then the rest isn’t too bad! And I’m super jealous of your plan! I’d love to spend a lot more time out there. I fully intend to return someday. I haven’t heard of Joffre lakes, but I’ll look into it for sure!
Rsmith3074 t1_ir1uwlw wrote
Yeah I looked it up on All Trails and it was just straight up the entire way. 2500ft of elevation gain is a bit daunting for sure. I was curious though how the hike was to the Lake Agnes Tea house. It looked pretty straight for the most part.
peregrine3224 OP t1_ir5343i wrote
Getting to Lake Agnes wasn’t too bad! Good footing the whole way and a mild, but steady incline. It was probably the easiest part of the Tea House Challenge. And the Tea House itself was awesome! Good food and tea. It was busy, but not in a way that took away from the experience.
whatwhattwhattt t1_irc8pt6 wrote
Beautiful as always.
I haven't been to Lake Louise for a while now and want to take my father along with my dog. Is parking an issue this time of the year on the weekends?
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