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Thanks for organizing the Waterston trip, it was a blast!! Shabu is still talking about the Crypt lake hike, it was a real challenge for him, but he is happy he did it again after 10 to 12 years. He says he is 10 to 12 years older, wiser & stronger !!! On Sunday we hiked Rowe Lake, he found it easy, I wonder if the hike was easy or easier than Crypt Lake!!! Thanks again to Brad for helping us out at the Crypt Lake hike. -- Shaida Friday: We did a long hike (17km) with something god awful like 900m elevation gain on the "must do" Crypt Lake hike. We started out with the 15 min boat ride across Waterton Lake. This was a great way to start off the morning. We broke up into a faster and slower group. Along the way we saw at least 3 waterfalls, lots of beautiful flowers and some great vistas. The speed demons left me in their dust. Ed was incredibly inspiring as he scampered up the hike ahead of a couple slow pokes like me. The ladder, tunnel and traverse were much less intimidating than the hiking books led some of us to believe. Crypt lake was beautiful with snow melting into it from all around. A small group led by Phil, who still had energy to burn, hiked all the way around the lake to the USA side. None of them had passports with them but fortunately there was no US border control to contend with. Unfortunately (or fortunately) we did not see any bears on this hike. We did however see some beautiful looking flowers like lady slippers, Alberta wild roses, and Indian paintbrushes plus a cool looking plant called "Bear grass". We all made it back to the boat with time some time to spare before crossing back to Waterton. Saturday: The early birds and keener hikers vacated the campground before 9am. Some of us took a little more leisure time to wake up and stretch our sore muscles after a strenuous hike the day before. A small group of us decided to work our upper bodies instead today. A short drive to Cameron Lake and we got to enjoy more beautiful scenery. We kayaked around Cameron Lake and enjoyed the waterfalls on the USA side. Back in town nachos and beer were in order. The rest of the day was filled with R&R as we guarded camp with beverages in hand. Sunday: The campground was deserted by 9:30am and just a few of us stragglers remained to clean up. We decided to do an easy hike to Crandell Lake. A couple adventurous people decided to actually swim in the lake fully clothed. You can ask Cindy R. or Juan for more details on why they decided to do that. The rest of us sane people stayed dry and enjoyed the scenery. It was a good time in Waterton. Other than a bit of rain and the odd wind gust (how many times did my tent hit me in the face??) we had lots of good weather. A note for some, remember to bring ear plugs next time as you just never know who your neighbours might be. Also, it is a really good idea to bring your own sleeping bag and tent with you....right Joe? -- Juliet Thanks Rhonda for a lovely camping/hiking trip to Waterton. I had a fabulous time and memorial experience. I learned a lot about other people. Ed is incredible man who is physically and mentally strong and out-hiked most younger people. He never seem to be tired because he paced himself throughout the hike so I nicked name him "Eddy Steady". Ed gives me a lot of motivation. I hope I am half as strong as him when I am his age. Unlike Ed, Marco is young and risk-taker who is wild and afraid of nothing. On Crypt Lake hike, I watched Marco walked to the edge of a cliff and setting up a tripod to take some pictures of the cliff and waterfalls. For Marco it was nothing and normal; for me I was terrified. Renata and Gord taught me various ways on how to tie knots and save oneself from falling off snow cliff. These are the only few people that I remembered by names; others are just as incredible. Everyone was so nice and friendly. I would recommend to anyone that never hiked to do it. A million thanks to you Rhonda for a great weekend. -- Peter Thank you for coordinating this hike ! one of my favorite places I have traveled. Spent thursday night sharing Lora'z tent since I seemed to have been soo excited I didnt bring my tent Sleeping bag or pillow. SHe helped me so that I didnt freeze and later on friday my friends brought out more of my stuff and theirs to help me out. Crypt lake and the weather were stellar. My tent was fasioned out of a very large tarp and I was surprising warm and not bothered by any bugs. Many fun memories and and stunning photos to keep bringing back to visit that amazing area. -- Joe

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Thanks for organizing the Waterston trip, it was a blast!! Shabu is still talking about the Crypt lake hike, it was a real challenge for him, but he is happy he did it again after 10 to 12 years. He says he is 10 to 12 years older, wiser & stronger !!! On Sunday we hiked Rowe Lake, he found it easy, I wonder if the hike was easy or easier than Crypt Lake!!! Thanks again to Brad for helping us out at the Crypt Lake hike.
-- Shaida

Friday: We did a long hike (17km) with something god awful like 900m elevation gain on the "must do" Crypt Lake hike. We started out with the 15 min boat ride across Waterton Lake. This was a great way to start off the morning. We broke up into a faster and slower group. Along the way we saw at least 3 waterfalls, lots of beautiful flowers and some great vistas. The speed demons left me in their dust. Ed was incredibly inspiring as he scampered up the hike ahead of a couple slow pokes like me. The ladder, tunnel and traverse were much less intimidating than the hiking books led some of us to believe. Crypt lake was beautiful with snow melting into it from all around. A small group led by Phil, who still had energy to burn, hiked all the way around the lake to the USA side. None of them had passports with them but fortunately there was no US border control to contend with. Unfortunately (or fortunately) we did not see any bears on this hike. We did however see some beautiful looking flowers like lady slippers, Alberta wild roses, and Indian paintbrushes plus a cool looking plant called "Bear grass". We all made it back to the boat with time some time to spare before crossing back to Waterton.

Saturday: The early birds and keener hikers vacated the campground before 9am. Some of us took a little more leisure time to wake up and stretch our sore muscles after a strenuous hike the day before. A small group of us decided to work our upper bodies instead today. A short drive to Cameron Lake and we got to enjoy more beautiful scenery. We kayaked around Cameron Lake and enjoyed the waterfalls on the USA side. Back in town nachos and beer were in order. The rest of the day was filled with R&R as we guarded camp with beverages in hand.

Sunday: The campground was deserted by 9:30am and just a few of us stragglers remained to clean up. We decided to do an easy hike to Crandell Lake. A couple adventurous people decided to actually swim in the lake fully clothed. You can ask Cindy R. or Juan for more details on why they decided to do that. The rest of us sane people stayed dry and enjoyed the scenery.

It was a good time in Waterton. Other than a bit of rain and the odd wind gust (how many times did my tent hit me in the face??) we had lots of good weather. A note for some, remember to bring ear plugs next time as you just never know who your neighbours might be. Also, it is a really good idea to bring your own sleeping bag and tent with you....right Joe?
-- Juliet

Thanks Rhonda for a lovely camping/hiking trip to Waterton. I had a fabulous time and memorial experience. I learned a lot about other people. Ed is incredible man who is physically and mentally strong and out-hiked most younger people. He never seem to be tired because he paced himself throughout the hike so I nicked name him "Eddy Steady". Ed gives me a lot of motivation. I hope I am half as strong as him when I am his age. Unlike Ed, Marco is young and risk-taker who is wild and afraid of nothing. On Crypt Lake hike, I watched Marco walked to the edge of a cliff and setting up a tripod to take some pictures of the cliff and waterfalls. For Marco it was nothing and normal; for me I was terrified. Renata and Gord taught me various ways on how to tie knots and save oneself from falling off snow cliff. These are the only few people that I remembered by names; others are just as incredible. Everyone was so nice and friendly. I would recommend to anyone that never hiked to do it. A million thanks to you Rhonda for a great weekend.
-- Peter

Thank you for coordinating this hike ! one of my favorite places I have traveled.

Spent thursday night sharing Lora'z tent since I seemed to have been soo excited I didnt bring my tent Sleeping bag or pillow. SHe helped me so that I didnt freeze and later on friday my friends brought out more of my stuff and theirs to help me out. Crypt lake and the weather were stellar. My tent was fasioned out of a very large tarp and I was surprising warm and not bothered by any bugs. Many fun memories and and stunning photos to keep bringing back to visit that amazing area.
-- Joe

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Shabu and Shaida go to Crypt Lake
Shabu and Shaida go to Crypt Lake
Shabu and Shaida go to Crypt Lake

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