Monthly Archives: January 2011

Rocky Mountain Sunshine

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BarryH

We got back from the guided walk in Grotto Canyon about 12.30.  It was still clear blue sky and bright sunshine and so, having had something to eat I decided to go back up Tunnel Mountain.  The views had been … Continue reading →

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Another frozen Rocky Mountain Canyon

Posted on January 4, 2011 by BarryH

Sunday was our second day-off from skiing and the second part of Ruth and Tim’s Christmas present to me, a guided walk in Grotto Canyon near Canmore.  It meant an early morning start as, unlike last week’s afternoon amble, we … Continue reading →

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Banff and a Rocky Mountain Winter

Posted on January 2, 2011 by BarryH

Saturday and a day off skiing.  Early morning cloud and mist cleared to crystal blue sky.  So I took my camera for a walk.  Twice. Towards the end of the morning I walked through ‘Downtown’, still buzzing with New Year … Continue reading →

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It’s cold outside

Posted on January 1, 2011 by BarryH

Happy New Year.  As those of you in the UK were celebrating  New Year, or having an early night as the case may be, we were on the bus coming back from skiing.  The concept of time and time zones … Continue reading →

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