Day 11, Travel to Valemount, BC

JULY 20, 2012----DAY 11 OF OUR CARAVAN TO ALASKA

Today was a travel day for us.  We have 136 miles to cover today.  We left the parking lot at the Columbia Ice Fields around 8:30 AM to go to Valemount, BC.

It was another beautiful day with blue skies and beautiful scenery.  Our first stop on our drive was at the Sunwapta Falls.  These were narrow falls in a canyon.  We walked down to the bridge overlooking the falls and took some pictures.  After about 15 minutes we were back in our coach heading to our next destination. 

Sunwapta Falls

Our next stop was to see the Athabasca Falls.  These falls were breathtaking.  They were roaring falls that generated lots of mist in the air.  We viewed them from the top and then walked down to view from below.  We also got to walk all the way down the canyon and look at them from a different perspective.  All this rushing water ended up into a peaceful river. 


Athabasca Falls

Athabasca Falls

Athabasca Falls

Back on the road again our next stop was in Jasper.  This is a quaint little town.  We walked around and visited a few shops.  Met several of our fellow caravaners here.  We had lunch and were on our way again.

Our last and final stop was the visitor center at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 12,972 feet.  Another beautiful snow capped mountain. 



Mount Robson

Mount Robson

After another beautiful day we arrived at the campground.  Had a few hours to rest up and do laundry.  The final treat of the day was a delicious supper provided by our wagonmasters and tailgunners.  

Hamburger Feast

We all appreciate what they do for us.  They are making this trip one will we never forget.

Submitted by Rig # 11


Rita & Jesse