Seeing the West: Suggestions for the Westbound TravellerDumbell, K. E. M. (Kate Ethel Mary)
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Seeing the West: Suggestions for the Westbound Traveller
Dumbell, K. E. M. (Kate Ethel Mary)
West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Continuing westward from here, we come, in about two hours, to Laggan,
the station for Lake Louise. Leaving the train and taking an incline car
we soon find ourselves part way up one of these splendid mountains,
where this indescribable gem, Lake Louise, suddenly bursts upon our
sight. There is hardly a finer spot than this in Switzerland; the lake,
5,645 feet above sea level, lies in a hollow at the base of three great
mountains, and at the far end, in the most dramatic setting, is the
superb Victoria Glacier, facing directly the Château Lake Louise, where
we immediately try to procure rooms looking out upon this lovely view.
As soon as you are settled, start out and walk round the lake, 3 or 4
miles. This gives you an intimate, friendly feeling which will almost
undoubtedly be succeeded by a feeling of awe as the majestic splendour
of the place grows upon you.
From here a most interesting set of mountain trips may be made by either
road or bridle path; the latter is of course the better, as one can go
farther and climb higher. I cannot go into detail, but the hotel gives
full information, provides horses, guides, etc. Do not fail to see
Mirror Lake (altitude 6,550 feet) or Lake Agnes (altitude 6,820 feet),
truly a lake in the clouds, and encircled by majestic peaks. The beauty
of this region cannot be exaggerated.
The “Valley of the Ten Peaks” is unique, and this is a trip all can
make, a 10-mile drive over good roads. I shall attempt no description of
this valley, one must see it. Leaving Lake Louise and Laggan, we pass
through Field, where another stop may be made, and various interesting
excursions taken.
Glacier, near the summit of the inexpressibly beautiful Selkirk Range,
ought not to be passed by; here again comfortable accommodations have
been arranged. Mount Sir Donald, pointed out as we pass, rises to a
height of more than a mile from the railroad.
At Sicamous there is also a temptation to stop and explore, for we are
nearing the end of the five hundred miles of the Rocky Mountains through
which we pass. Beyond Ashcroft we enter the canyon of the Thompson,
through Agassiz and Mission Junction, and about 50 miles farther on we
reach Vancouver. I attempt no description of this interesting city for
the reason given above, adequate information and local maps can always
be had in every metropolis.
A suggestion for a camping trip, to be taken from Lake Louise, has just
come to me. I insert it for those who may wish to plan such a trip.
THE TRAIL OF THE STONEY INDIAN
“Lake Louise, Alberta, is the point from which you start on this
little-used and superb trail, with saddle and pack horses and the guides
who will cook the meals, wrangle the horses, and steer you safely over
any or all difficulties, bad trails, steep cliffs, and treacherous
glaciers. You take with you all your provisions, tents, and whatever you
may need for the trip.
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