Crossing the Rockies

For several days, we have followed the famous river valleys –  Columbia, Thompson, Fraser – through  Field, Golden, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Cache Creek, Lillooet, Pemberton.  Towns in the Rockies shaped by the railway, lumber, mining and now, front country and back country tourism.

Ribbon of steel

Amateur at work

Nation building

To our surprise the campsites in Glacier National Park were still closed due to winter snow and heavy rain so we stayed in Revelstoke.  Our stay at Peaks Lodge was excellent, and Pat was a great host.  We decided to try out the Nels Nelson ski jump.  In the 1930’s, the man held the woman’s hand for the jump.  No helmets.  Crazy.

Point of no return

1930’s Ski Jump

Also point of no return

The short hikes on the Giant Cedar and the Skunk Cabbage Boardwalks are excellent.

Tree hugger

Slug and toonie

Old growth rainforest

Big cedar

Skunk cabbage

Tall ?????