This morning AK, JK, AA and Lola headed up the Jasper SkyTram to check out the views from the top of the mountain. It was a short 7.5 minute ride to the top, approximately 1000m higher than our starting point. The views were amazing of Jasper, the mountain range and the snow. AA really enjoyed himself, hopefully he got some good photos (so we can get printed for our vacation photo wall).
The wind was sure cold up there, so we didn't go on the summit hike to get even higher, and the snow was pretty deep. We saw a few people try but they turned around as it was too challenging.
AA and Lola purchased some souvenirs and had fun taking photos with Hooty.... We got a mountain Goat for LK, which she named Goaty when we gave it to her when we got back.
After lunch at the hotel, we headed to out to try and see some wildlife. First stop was a drive along Pyramid Lake....still no wildlife. But the view from the small hike was amazing. The lake was still pretty frozen (except for a small portion at the bridge). We did the short loop hike on Pyramid Island then headed back to the car to head south to check out Athabasca Falls.
About a 30 minute drive outside of Jasper we followed the big blue truck, in hopes of being excited to stop along the highway at some wildlife. Still nothing. The falls were pretty amazing, as the blue water flowed through the rocks creating the falls. The hiking was pretty icy, but we managed. The kids really enjoyed the views and had fun taking photos.
On the way back to Jasper, we found 1 lonely deer on the side of the road, which wasn't too exciting. We also stopped at the Jasper sign heading into town.
Back at the hotel, Lola made supper, we played some games and had a very enjoyable evening together. Even played some Mario Party, Sushi Go, and Skip-bo. We tried our best to eat the food out of the fridge so EK and JK don't have to take too much food back with them.
We all packed up as much as we could this evening as we are going our separate ways in the morning. The Blue truck is starting the drive back to Manitoba tomorrow, while Lola and AA have a flight to check in the evening.
Lola asked all what the highlights were this evening:
AA - SkyTram
Lola - Skiing the first day (in all the powder)
LK - Skiing and while in the big chair seeing us.
AK, EK - Skiing the second day
JK - the mountains.... just the view of the mountains.
We are sad to go home and will miss the mountain views, but most of us are ready to sleep in our own beds.
Night, Lola.
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