Don't head to the mountains without your shoes. If you get nothing else from this post, I hope that at least you learn to always bring your shoes to the mountains. I learned a valuable lesson today.
My sister and I headed out to Banff today in the hopes of hiking the Bloom Lake Trail. Halfway out, I looked into the backseat and realized, in my tired state this morning, that I forgot my trail shoes. After much apology, we had to turn around and make alternate plans for the day, which turned out to be absolutely fantastic. Any day in the mountains is better than a day in the city.
Sometimes a plan does not go according to, well, plan and we have to adapt to the circumstances. Instead of getting angry, simply realize that it is okay, nothing can be one and carry on with another great adventure. You can't control life, you have to absorb what comes forward.
We hiked into Grassi Lakes instead and enjoyed the beautiful aqua-marine lakes, the towering rock walls and the superb views of Canmore. It is not a remote hike but that does not mean it is any less awesome. I used to climb here when I lived in Alberta so it was fun to go through the area as a passer-by. I enjoyed admiring the rocks and the lakes instead of having to worry about everything that goes along with rock climbing.
After spending a couple hours in the hills, we walked around Canmore, checked out the amazing stores and then had beer, soda and food at my favourite establishment in Canmore, the Grizzly Paw. They serve the best nachos and beer I have ever had. I love walking around Canmore because it is so diverse and eclectic. You see used book stores, high end furniture stores, gear stores, fantastic candy stores, a bagel shop, a fancy itlaian restuarnat. It is truly a town for everybody. It was a great day and we arrived back in Calgary refreshed and looking forward to our next adventure. Hopefully mine will be a nice three hour trail run tomorrow. We can only hope.
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