rainy spring days - Prairie Mountain

After a 2-day rain storm throughout Calgary area and the world... 
(Giro cancelled their 19th stage yesterday due to snow, worldwide flooding), decided to hike Prairie Mountain than be on a road bike in the cool temps.

Trail was bare 2 days ago.

Skimo friend Michelle Roberts joined me on her first time venture up Prairie Mountain.

Hitting knee deep snow at treeline - photo Michelle Roberts

Cairn at the top. Super stiff winds (note flag!).
Short stop due to windchill factor
Moose Mountain Fire Look-Out on the peak to the right.

The expansive view of the Rockies to the foothills
with Michelle descending from the peak

  Marg trudging thru snow - photo Michelle Roberts

Thanks to Kahtoolas for the great traction.

Great place to be...