Island in the lake with a hotel? And a bridge. Close up of part of island. Granite ridge with upland geese
The aim of the first hike of the day was a waterfall then a lake, about 4 miles round trip.
View of horns from different angleExplanation of the rock formationsMap of our hikeNotice this wind speed indicator does not go below 30 km/hour?Glacial lake and view of hornsThe hornsThe pale colored intrusion, with contact metamorphosed sediments is quite visible. Staining on the face of the pale intrusive rock resembles a gaucho on his horse.
Abundant birds graced our hike. Also, our leaders explained how many of the plants were used.
Long tailed meadowlark, who serenaded us on our hike. Pairs seemed to be conversing over our heads. Lady SlippersOther Lady SlippersPink sorrel, oxalisParamela bush, used for many medicinal purposes Paramela close upPea flowersLily, possibly Streaked MaidenRodrigo waving his arms like a geologist. Our group jumps for joy.The horns mirrored in a very still lakeLater, a goose disturbed the stillness of the lake.Same rocks with fire bush flowers
On our walk, but mostly when we stopped, we heard low rumblings of small avalanches.
Waterfalls and a snow avalancheGreen valley on our second hikeEagle soaringRodrigo and Robin having a contestThe scenery was fantastic. This place alone could have been worth our trip.View from the Lago Grey hotel in the late afternoon
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