The Icefields Parkway.

Hi everyone,

Here are a few of the images I took during a trip along the Icefields Parkway in September. The weather was gorgeous though I woke-up with ice on the tent at the Columbia Icefield. I hope you like them.

Philippe.

OH MY GOD!

I've been thikning of going there very recently and now I REALLY wish I could! Your pictures are a stunning depiction of the feilds! You mentioned a tent? were you on a tour or did you just go on your own? Camping up there this time of year must require some special gear?

Thank you so much for sharing! Keep it up!

I went on my own in early september while the weather was still bearable for tenting (most of the time!), and most campgrounds were still open.

neat - it looks like i'm going up there tomorrow, but i think i'll get a hotel in jasoer rather than tenting it *lol

any recommendations while I'm going through that area? I've never been and really have no idea where to stop or where to go.

I really fell in love with Mount Edith Cavell and the Angel Glacier (Photos 2 & 3). I am not sure if the road is still open at this date, you should check first. I would recommend investing in Darwin Wiggett's pocket book "How to photograph the Canadian Rockies". For $14.95 it's packed with practical info and recommended spots for photography in Kananaskis, Banff, Jasper, the Kootenays, and Yoho.
A hotel or heated RV is the way to go at this time of year. Check the Pine Bungalows on the east side of Jasper. They're affordable and good for a short stay. Have fun and let me know how it went.

Excellent informatioin - thanks Philippe! I'll post my findings!