Junction Mountain Lookout

[mbrager]

A long, steep hike yesterday led me up to a high mountain fire lookout in the Highwood Range. I met Laszlo who lives there about three months of the year. The fire risk is low right now so he didn't have much to do except offer me tea and a guided tour of the facility and the area. The 360° view is stunning.

The lookout (Calgary is on the far left horizon)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/5894098303_07dc8ee9a2_z.jpg

Wind Sock and View (it was windy and cold up there)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5064/5894092853_7cc7272f92_b.jpg

Flowers with Mountains
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5080/5894101329_6c82fdf244_b.jpg

Steep Valley View
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6001/5894670536_c91b07f6cf_b.jpg

Junction Mountain (highest peak)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/5894096183_53be16a198_b.jpg

[edG]

interesting series, shots 3,4 and 5 really show the beauty

[Iguanasan]

The last two are my favourites. A very nice set.

[Lizardqing]

Wow, talk about an office with a view! Some great shots.

[Hillbillygirl]

Lovely shots all, but I particularly like the isolation feeling I get from the windsock pic.

[XPWizard]

Great set, I love the clouds in the last one.

[mbrager]

EdG, Iguanasan, Lizardqing, Hillbillygirl and XPWizard: thanks for the compliments, and glad you enjoyed the photos. It was an excellent day, and I'm planning my next hike already.

[aubintbay]

Awesome views! The clouds in the last one are great!