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Kyler Smith
Photo Date:
07/07/2018
A view of Mount K2 (3090 m) from the parking area.
Kyler Smith
Photo Date:
07/07/2018
Many hikers traverse the rocky terrain on the short trail to the toe of Athabasca Glacier.
Kyler Smith
The view of Athabasca Glacier.
Kyler Smith
Photo Date:
07/07/2018
A wider perspective of the end of the trail. Ropes mark the boundary between the trail and the frigid waters at the toe of the glacier (essentially the Athabasca River).
Kyler Smith
Photo Date:
07/07/2018
Looking back toward the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre from the toe of the glacier.