Pobotkan Creek to Nigel Pass

Just back from a few great days in the mountains with G and Jonny. With G out of climbing commission, we hatched some hiking plans to travel lightly over some beautiful country east of the Icefields parkway, namely the Brazeau Loop with a start at Pobotkan Creek, finishing at Nigel Pass and without the hike to Brazeau lake (bridge out) - so, a modified Brazeau loop if you will. The weather was absolutely perfect, bluebird for 4 days straight. 98 km in total. Just great.

The usual tomfoolery the night before at Kerkeslin Campground.

Pobotkan River Valley, upper reaches.

Currie Ramen, Mushrooms and candied Cashews.

At Jonas Cutoff Campground.

Amazing how light you can go when not carrying climbing gear.

Start of another great day.

Jonas meadows, looking towards the shoulder.

BB.

Over the shoulder, towards the pass.

After a couple of days of hiking a groove develops, similar to a ski traverse. Wake up, hike, stop when hungry, take a few pictures, keep walking, eat, pitch camp, etc. Living simply and looking for authentic experience.

We avoided the trail in many spots due to high water.

C.

Jonas Pass in the background.

In the tent early to avoid the Mosquito 'problem'

Leaving Four Point campground.

Wolfie.

Gaining altitude at Cataract Valley.

All is well that ends well!