We got answers to this question when we visited Lake Louise. This is what it's supposed to look like:
And this is what it looked like today:
During ski season you can skate and sled between ice sculptures across the frozen surface. During summer it's known as the most beautiful lake in the world. At this time of year...well, we stood and watched it melting for a bit.
So we went to Moraine Lake, slightly higher up in the mountains and even more frozen. Pete loved the snow, but unfortunately his parents had dressed him in sandals so the enjoyment didn't last too long. Look, we've been living in Vancouver, which is well known to be the "soft" part of Canada. Who knew that the weather might be different 500 miles away and 5,200ft up?
This bit of water wasn't frozen, and did look very picturesque.
As did this nice mountain.
Ok, this is a better Lake Louise pic, but still not exactly picture postcard.
"Can you self-rescue? Do you have a plan?" No, and no.
Here's a little bit of that nice lake colour. Summer's coming!
Hannah sniffs out the redeeming features.
Someone's happy, but let's see if you're still smiling in July.
Family self-timed selfie. Note my insistence on wearing a sunhat.
Pete of the Antarctic.
Moraine Lake, putting in even less effort to melt than Louise.
At least he was wearing socks with his sandals, in the British manner.
Why pay to go up in a gondola when you can sit in one without the worry of leaving the ground?
Local wildlife. Check out the claws on that thing!
Raised by wolves.
The Rockies: not really all that big.
Know your moose.
Um...caribou?
