A Little Bit of Everything

Without even checking Strava, my knees told me that I had walked over 14 k. Strava told me that I had also done 388 m in elevation gain. This was one of Let's Make Tracks' longest hikes and it turned out to be a day that had a little of everything. Just enough rain to make us thankful we didn't get more. Just enough sleet to make us even more thankful. Then lots of sunshine that lit up the wet trees and plants, jarring them to life with that most brilliant spring-green. Wild flower season is just beginning in the subalpine and the day didn't disappoint. We saw tiger lilies, calypso orchids, paintbrushes, violets, wild roses, and many more we couldn’t identify. We sat for a restful lunch below Jewell Falls, looking up and taking in our surroundings, content to just be. Before long, we were hiking again with views of Barrier Lake and the majestic Mt. Baldy keeping us inspired as our tired mud-splashed legs headed back to the parking lot. Five hours had passed just like that. Just another day in Kananaskis Country.
Marilyn Konyk

The Whitecappers Stampede breakfast will be on the 9th, starting at 10:00 am.  There will be a modest $5 charge at the door to cover expenses but please remember to write your name on the signup sheet at the 'Cappers Centre to ensure the chuckwagon cook has enough fixings on hand to feed all the hungry cowpokes!
Wilfred and Connie will be supplying the tunes and there is a prize for the best-dressed cowboy or cowgirl.  It is shaping up to be a rip-sorting fun time.

A special thank you is extended to Ellen Neary for preparing our July newsletter and calendar.  With summer upon us, you may want to keep in touch with fellow Whitecappers.  Memberships are available at the CWA facility in the main office on specific days and times.  Remember that if you are 50 or over, you are most welcome!

The CWA Board members wish each and every member a wonderful Canada Day an long weekend!  Be it time with family and friends, at home or in the great outdoors, take care and enjoy the birthday of our country!