Burstall Pass
Participants: Jeff Trudel, Jimmy Quigley, Patrick Latter
Date: Jan 27, 2013
Distance: 10km
Time: 6 Hours
Weather: -8 °C (17.6 °F)
Directions
Drive south from Canmore on Spray Lakes road for about 45km. There will be turn off for ‘Burstall’ and a large parking lot.
Gear
- Snow Shoes
- Food
- Water
- Warm ski jacket
- Warm fleece
- Warm socks (or 2 layers of socks)
- Toque
- Thermal underwear
- Snow-pants or gaiters
- Gloves
Story
The trail passes through the forest for 4km until you reach the flats.
The snow here was already a meter deep in some areas but with the snowshoes, we had no trouble.
As were neared the base the mountain, the morning sun began to break through the clouds above.
Once we reached the base, we decided to have some lunch.
While it wasn’t brutally cold, the temperatures still began to freeze our water bottles.
Jimmy decided to build a snow cave while we ate. With almost a meter of snow, he was able to build it right into the ground.
Simply stunning!
They are all amazing photos but that one at the end really got me.
I’d have to agree
Ditto. Still cracking up about that last one. But the black and white photos at the beginning of the post are quite stunning, and no joke at all.
What a nice and fun set of pictures you shared here!
Absolutely gorg!!!
Love it!
Sweet!
Snow cave or snow gopher hole?
The photos are so clear, they look real! How do you do that?
2nd to last shot made me laugh outloud. you (canada)cuties you!
Beautiful travel! Great pictures!
Love the landscape and the wide angled photo shots. So beautiful! Looks like a fun day
So awesome! I wish I could live my life over as you.
I’m in awe!
DAMN…I want your camera and your life!!! LOL
Wow!
Incredible images. Thanks for posting.
Amazing. Love the black and white shots
omg i love the one in middle. beautiful.
Wow! What mountains! And the snow looks luscious! We don’t get any here in southern Oregon…
I grew up in rural Indiana – lots of snow!
I live in Sweden. Everyday I have to take my toddler to daycare, it’s a 40 minute walk with a double pram.My
‘gear’ list is the same as yours. Some days it does feel like Burstall Pass, only slightly less stunning.
Gorgeous!
good shots
..I m now thinking you can have even in freezing cold
It must be warm in the snow I guess? Beautiful photos
Beautiful! reminding me of the misty mountains (LOTR – The Fellowship of the Ring).
I love these photographs and feel so proud to live in this beautiful country
Your pictures bring out the perfection in the world that we so often miss.
i really am not sure i can find words… but i commented anyway.
You are so lucky to live by scenery like this. Stunningly beautiful !
Pretty spectacular spot.
They’re all beautiful, but the black and white ones are really powerful!
Amazing ! So far from the world I live in – beautiful pics
( again ) !
Amazing ! So far from the world I live in on Sydney Australia’s Northern beaches. Love seeing your pics of the snow, well any of your pics really. Wonderful – as usual
simply amazing! snowwwwww!
I really love your reports and pics!
Beautiful Photos… Also looks like you had a great time…
Love being able to live vicariously through your wondrous outdoor-ed-ness. I’m more of a ‘drive a little way through the countryside – stop for tea, scones and cream’ type adventurer… The top image is superb. Are the stripped trees a sign of severe weather?
Stunning indeed…wow…and double wow
-20C! You’ve got to be kidding!
What a wonderful trip and what wonderful images. You all look so disgustingly young, hearty and healthy. It’s hard to believe that we are all part of the same species. Here in the UK we are just recovering from a few inches of snow which nearly brought the country to a standstill. With more on the way, we are bracing ourselves for more chaos. It is wonderful to see you all embracing the snow, literally, and having such fun in it!!
You have captured beauty and joy so wonderfully in these pictures!
Yeppers – I agree with cheerupitsraining – all of the pictures lead up to this incredible climax! A ‘flash’ of genius:)
Awesome! Outstanding photos. It looks like you had a great time.
Incredible! Seems that was an ice cave for one, or a blue-green cherry atop an iced cake lol. You guys look like you have too much fun – not that I’m at all envious
You go, Jimmy.
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I knew I needed a little more snow in my life – we’ve had barely enough here for a Saturday afternoon snowshoe expedition. But gazing at these shots, I realize what I really need is a bit more adventure. Thanks to Mr. Latter over at Canadian Hiking Photography for so beautifully sharing this and all their fabulous featured travels. Now, where are my poles?!
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What an agonisingly admirable life Patrick leads… Does my envy show in this?
Photos are fabulous. Love the last three!
Amazing!
Thanks for the visit to my site. Patrick your shots are incredible. I will have to investigate further!!
Beautiful photos! The fifth one is my favorite!
We will be in that area this June or so, guess the snow will be gone by then…great photos
Love these, particularly the shot at the base, with the curved tracks approaching the mountains.
Oh amazing photography matched with amazing location! What camera do yo have?
I love your photos, Patrick! Great imagery!
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I too would like to have an adventure at -8 someday..:)..yup..the one at the end
great set of photos! I especially love the 5th one down (as the sun is breaking through the clouds)!
excellent!
“You’re 4 minutes late…” vs “We’re only 4 minutes late!!!”
Stunning scenery. The mountain rising above the forest, in the first photo, is quite impressive.
I love your blog posts – what a beautiful area you live in!!
looks like a rare sighting of a snow prairie dog there! entertaining & beautiful, as always
Wow!
Wow. You have brought paradise to me. who new paradise was snow covered mountain tops and tree lined trails. Your photos are so clear and crisp I can feel the chill and adventure as if I’m on that trip with you. thxs
Patrick, I love your photographs! I live in Sequoia Forest and love to hike as well, but not quite as extreme and organized as you
Looks like fun!
This post really made me mile! Thanks.
As always — breathtaking photos.
Unbelievable. This is amazing!
Oh my goodness these are so stunning; the sun breaking through the cloud is just breathtaking!
AWESOME!!!
Beautiful and Clear hiking pictures…i love how you capture the trees and mountains in the back round covered in snow. The 1st and 5th picture are my favorite…
“Not brutally cold”…I heard someone in Ararat this morning complaining about being “freezing”, when it was 10C at least. Its all relative, evidently! Great photos as always.
Really liked your blog!!Thx for sharing the beautiful landscapes!!
These post are marvellous and your mountain photographs are breathtaking.
Stating the obvious….WOW! That is a lot of snow.
The 5th photo is hauntingly beautiful.
But, I must admit, the worried word “Avalanche” did enter my mind.
Really great photos. Wonder how you got out of the hole
Your photography is simply breathtaking. Thank you for sharing your adventures!
Looks like you had fun! Those images and that place looks simply stunning!
Patrick, I’m sure you’ve heard me say this before but I love your work… will you be kind enough to share with us how you pack your gear? and how you use it in these tough conditions? Aren’t you afraid of getting some snow on it? condensation? etc… I’m assuming once you go with one lens it stays on all day… thats how I operate in the cold!
I think your tips would be applicable to some of the most horrible conditions… but if this is your trade secret then please no worries… I’ll just enjoy the imagery
very nice!
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Winter can be oh so glorious. Thanks for sharing this.
So beautiful, *sigh*. I’m living in humid 35 degree heat right now and would give my right arm to see views like this, and walk through the snow. I especially love the first shot; really dramatic in black and white. Love it.
Beautiful. Looks like a great place to check out.
Beautiful pictures. I love the second one, maybe by the extent of the picture or because is taken in b/w..Nice pictures in extreme places for adventurous people!! Thanks!
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Wow, those B&W pics are amazing.
breathtaking! So very very envious of your photo ops.
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Looks beautiful, but also incredibly treacherous. Beautiful photography.
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Some amazing pictures! Makes me miss my Colorado home and the Rocky Mountians!
Very beautiful pics!
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Gorgeous photos!
Gorgeous scenery, beautifully photographed.
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL photography! It makes me want to get back out into some backcountry and visit Canada.
Fabulous shots.
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Those are some great shots and so crisp and clear. You are an amazing photographer.
One word, stunning.
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Beautiful photographs — looks like so much fun!
Wow!