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Winter Wonderland

CANADA | Sunday, 13 January 2013 | Views [259] | View Larger Image

Upon freezing over, there is something to be said about the frozen lakes of the Rockies. Surface Hoar Feathers are one of nature’s miracles, typically forming when a surface warms up during the day and is then cooled again overnight. The night air-cools the surface of the snow so that water can evaporate from inside and recrystalize on the surface. By morning the ice is covered with a layer of faceted ice crystals creating these beautiful and unique structures. Lake Minnewanka, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Donned in snowshoes, those with the eagerness to truly appreciate the beauty that is a Canadian winter are rewarded with stunning views while traveling by foot throughout the backcountry. Although many rivers and lakes do freeze over during the cold winter months, many are fast flowing, keeping the frigid ice from creeping in and closing off its water to the outside world.

Illecillewaet Valley, Roger’s Pass, British Columbia, Canada

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While out exploring the backcountry on snowshoes, it can be hard to resist playing in the soft snow that stretches out before one’s eyes in a flawless white blanket. Jumping off of snow-covered rocks into the fluffy white powder below is truly a euphoric feeling.

Illecillewaet Valley, Roger’s Pass, British Columbia, Canada

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