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The first hike I did after I recovered was Whistlers Peak, it involved a gondola most of the way and then a fairly steep hike to the peak. I figured it would be a good way of easing back into it. It felt so good to be back out hiking!

Then I headed over to Maligne Canyon for a quick little hike

Thats all for Jasper, now it's time to start heading out.

Stopped at Athabasca Falls, super busy place because it's so accessible, but also definitely worth facing the crowds! I also found a geocache here :P

Campsite views and campsite wildlife

The Barber in Jasper had recommended the Geraldine Lakes hike so I had to do it, absolutely gorgeous hike, I ended up continuing up a scramble way farther than I was suppose to which made this a much longer day.

A stop for dinner at the top of the waterfall :)

Continuing down the highway, there were just endless lookouts with breathtaking views!

Another campsite with stunning views. At this one I had some lovely conversations with someone who use to be a biologist, then worked in tech and now was traveling around working on photography projects.

Sunwapta Falls

More views, Stutfield Glacier and Tangle Creek Falls

I've arrived at the Athabasca Glacier, and setup camp for the night. I ended up staying here for quite a while and doing hikes around the area.

I tend to avoid tours, but I wanted to walk on the glacier, and tours were the only ways to do it. It was surprisingly a wonderful experience, the guide and I ended up in a bit of doom and gloom talking about the future of the glaciers.

I did a hiking tour where we walked up the glacier, but there were also these bus tours that drove onto the glacier.

Another less trafficked trail, this trail was the first time I encountered a bear on trail this time in the rockies. It sauntered off immediately but got me on my toes!

The Athabasca from another angle! This hike was immediately across from the Athabasca and had great views of the glacier, but also just all around.

I started to head out from the Athabasca glacier area after hanging around there for awhile and working, and did one of my favourite trails to date. This one viewed another glacier.

Coming around the "Big Bend", I stopped and noticed this trail off the road to another waterfall! There is always something :)

For my last little bit here I worked by some absolutely gorgeous glacier lakes. After this it's time to head to Calgary to pick up Claire for a visit!