Junction Mountain Lookout

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)
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Wind Sock and View (it was windy and cold up there)
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Flowers with Mountains
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Steep Valley View
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Junction Mountain (highest peak)
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interesting series, shots 3,4 and 5 really show the beauty

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

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

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

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

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.

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