tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post6009997624308605233..comments2023-10-25T12:05:13.761-04:00Comments on Barbara Martin: Hiking Trails - Tunnel MountainBarbara Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-38858440104505614302009-03-15T08:01:00.000-04:002009-03-15T08:01:00.000-04:00I know this area well and it's only a hop and skip...I know this area well and it's only a hop and skip away from me... it's such an amazing area teeming with tourists to catch a glimpse of the views. I am looking forward to spring/summer to start walking once again!<BR/>Your photos are stunning and are quite remarkable!! They show the area perfectly!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324458825591614167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-54643082637230375322009-03-14T20:04:00.000-04:002009-03-14T20:04:00.000-04:00RuneE, Suphur Mountain is known for its hot spring...RuneE, Suphur Mountain is known for its hot springs. I had a guest blog on Shelley Munro's site where I wrote about the Cave and Basin Lower Hot Spring Pools. The link is on the sidebar down below the Music CDs.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-82859600328522460092009-03-14T17:13:00.000-04:002009-03-14T17:13:00.000-04:00I was fascinated by the name _ Tunnel Mountains an...I was fascinated by the name _ Tunnel Mountains and Sulphur Mountains. The last one is I suppose fairly obvious, but to me the first one reminds me of all the tunnels I see daily. A fabulous series.<BR/><BR/>PS I'm not a gull expert, but I would suppose a variety of black-backed gull. There are so very many types of gull - I must buy myself a book.Rune Eidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008247272056395901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-48019682196555328702009-03-13T15:03:00.000-04:002009-03-13T15:03:00.000-04:00there are of course, but my heart's in the west......there are of course, but my heart's in the west....laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-9579745929756293742009-03-13T14:11:00.000-04:002009-03-13T14:11:00.000-04:00Wow! Those are awesome shots! It looks like you a...Wow! Those are awesome shots! It looks like you are enjoying the beginings of spring :) What a nice area to hike in. I love the deer an the pic with the juniper berries.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11795668965659926769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-63061456537082875052009-03-13T11:40:00.000-04:002009-03-13T11:40:00.000-04:00Pamela, autumn colours, that.Teresa, you could sle...Pamela, autumn colours, that.<BR/><BR/>Teresa, you could sleep there if you had a body guard. There are bears in Banff townsite, too. Not often, but they have been known to roam there.<BR/><BR/>J.L., then you and I are kindred spirits. I'm not much for the urban jungle I live in.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-16596798644936530572009-03-13T05:06:00.000-04:002009-03-13T05:06:00.000-04:00Barbara,You know, it takes me a good 40 minutes ea...Barbara,<BR/>You know, it takes me a good 40 minutes each week (on my day off) to catch up with all your great posts. These travelogs most of all as I tend to wistfully enlarge all the photos using our very slow Internet connection.<BR/><BR/>As I'm not really a "people person" these wild places are my favorites. I prefer wild critters and places to civilization and...well...wild humans.J. L. Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335606939334631954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-90814245894508485752009-03-13T00:50:00.000-04:002009-03-13T00:50:00.000-04:00What beautiful scenery!! I love the wildflowers an...What beautiful scenery!! I love the wildflowers and the deer. I would love to sleep on those rocks.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831169405732892599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-82022828124313266432009-03-12T20:50:00.000-04:002009-03-12T20:50:00.000-04:00Bernard, there's only one safe trailhead for this ...Bernard, there's only one safe trailhead for this hike. The other is a bit risky that ends at the campground. One of the deaths to occur on the latter route was in 1952 when a twelve year old boy fell from the cliffs.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-74828541097156396232009-03-12T20:47:00.000-04:002009-03-12T20:47:00.000-04:00Tony, there are nice places out east too, which I ...Tony, there are nice places out east too, which I will cover eventually.<BR/><BR/>Shelley, this hike is easier than most, practically anyone who likes to walk would be able to do it. The grade is minimal.<BR/><BR/>Raph, after reaching the top, if the day is sunny as in the last photo, I would lay down to bask in the warm rays too.<BR/><BR/>Now surely with those long giraffe legs you'd be up to Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-47670395361446110172009-03-12T20:22:00.000-04:002009-03-12T20:22:00.000-04:00Amazingly beautiful. That glorious yellow tree!!Amazingly beautiful. That glorious yellow tree!!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-82737809504874219142009-03-12T17:12:00.000-04:002009-03-12T17:12:00.000-04:00It would be a very beautiful trek from any of thos...It would be a very beautiful trek from any of those trail-heads. I enjoyed the Major's folly. They had common sense back then. :)BernardLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722619048888613647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-90955919183782779482009-03-12T16:33:00.000-04:002009-03-12T16:33:00.000-04:00Love the Tunnel Mountain - it looks secretive and ...Love the Tunnel Mountain - it looks secretive and special!<BR/><BR/>I would be lying down like the last photo long before reaching the destination!!Raph G. Neckmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02468502742144495020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-13795534275259017722009-03-12T16:21:00.000-04:002009-03-12T16:21:00.000-04:00Crystal, most of the places I post about I have be...Crystal, most of the places I post about I have been at one time or another. I have always loved the mountains since my first visit as a toddler.<BR/><BR/>I'll be over shortly to see your review.<BR/><BR/>Charles, glad to be of assistance.<BR/><BR/>Reb, this is a good hike to take before going on the other more strenuous ones available. It's a good warmup hike. Another good hike is the one up Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-62056280089777632222009-03-12T16:12:00.001-04:002009-03-12T16:12:00.001-04:00I was constantly amazed by the places they built r...I was constantly amazed by the places they built railroads when we visited the US. Another great hike by the looks of it. I liked the toadstill shot and the crocus. Very pretty.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-63680947814152892942009-03-12T16:12:00.000-04:002009-03-12T16:12:00.000-04:00Pam, part of that geological history is the discov...Pam, part of that geological history is the discovery that the lower layers of Mt. Rundle reveal an ancient seabed complete with seashells.<BR/><BR/>Bindu, when I lived in Alberta I was only hours away and could spend long weekends at a whim. Which I did many times.<BR/><BR/>I don't have a problem with those hunting deer as long as they have one clean quick killing shot. Venison is a rare treat Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-2255096476860502402009-03-12T15:52:00.000-04:002009-03-12T15:52:00.000-04:00more reasons to love the west... thx barbara...more reasons to love the west... thx barbara...laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-65478155810385109842009-03-12T13:18:00.000-04:002009-03-12T13:18:00.000-04:00I never knew the story behind the name of Tunnel m...I never knew the story behind the name of Tunnel mountain, thanks Barbara. That was a wonderful hike, I'm all out of breathe now ;)Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-6051769671863267552009-03-12T13:03:00.000-04:002009-03-12T13:03:00.000-04:00This is perfect. I was thinking last night that I ...This is perfect. I was thinking last night that I could use one of your hiking posts for a brief scene I have in a WIP. This is the place I'm going to select. Excellent.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-87765946820056605102009-03-12T12:23:00.000-04:002009-03-12T12:23:00.000-04:00Barbara, you have some of the most beautiful place...Barbara, you have some of the most beautiful places featured on your blog. Every time you post a new one, I am blown away.<BR/><BR/>Just wanted to let you know that I posted my book review on The Reader. Drop by and let me know what you think. Have a great day!Crystal Phareshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14881609059618148820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-35094811930557952172009-03-12T12:00:00.000-04:002009-03-12T12:00:00.000-04:00How awesome to live close to such hikes! Love the ...How awesome to live close to such hikes! Love the questioning look on the first deer's face. Don't understand how people can shoot them. Fantastic views. I want to move up north!binduhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156291956967889455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-66948933448798409192009-03-12T08:42:00.000-04:002009-03-12T08:42:00.000-04:00Wow! So many great photos. What a treat Barbara. T...Wow! So many great photos. What a treat Barbara. Thank you so much for spending the time to present such a detailed visual feast. That is some valley - the ancient geological history would be fascinating.My brother-in-law and his wife lived in Banff for a while in the 1980's on a work visa. They loved it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com