This trip is for registration of participants staying in hut accommodations, who will be joining day photo hikes with tenting participants staying at Lake O'Hara Campground (see separate listing Nature Photography at Lake O'Hara, Yoho NP - Tenters, 9/18-21).

Enjoy nature photography and subalpine to alpine natural history wonders, at the most spectacular scenic backcountry area in the Canadian Rockies during fall color. Views range from close up to panoramic views of mountains, glaciers, dramatic rock forms, lakes and tarns, waterfalls, meadows, cascading streams, golden alpine larch, birds and other wildlife (pikas to larger species). Expect abundance of botanical attractions - mushrooms, lichens, mosses, fall color transformations of foliage and larches. You may even see a wolverine in one of the Canadian Rockies' best areas for sightings. Be prepared for a light snowfall to enhance the stunning scenery. Day hikes will include Lake Oesa, Opabin Plateau, Schaefer Lk, and more. Bus transportation provided for short hike to huts at Lake O'Hara. Expect countless photo opportunities, natural history, and a memorable trip to a very special place in the Canadian Rockies!

Contact leader ASAP if you meet requirements below (see Important Note), have strong interest in trip, and wish to be added to wait list (1 waiting) for any canceled spaces.

* MEMBERS ONLY. NO REGISTRATION ALLOWED WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM LEADER.

You will be joining photo hikes with participants tenting at Lake O'Hara Campground (see trip Nature Photography at Lake O'Hara, Yoho NP (BC) - Tenters). See the tenting listing if you prefer to camp.

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Contact leader ASAP if you meet requirements below (see Important Note), have strong interest in trip, and wish to be added to wait list (1 waiting) for any canceled spaces.

* MEMBERS ONLY. NO REGISTRATION ALLOWED WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM LEADER.

You will be joining photo hikes with participants tenting at Lake O'Hara Campground (see trip Nature Photography at Lake O'Hara, Yoho NP (BC) - Tenters). See the tenting listing if you prefer to camp.

Email trip leader for pre-trip questionnaire and information.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants must be fit to day hike 6-10 miles with 700-2000' gain days, at moderately high elevations (6500-8500'). Before sign up, be sure to have one of the required border crossing documents: current passport, WA enhanced drivers license, or WA enhanced ID card.

Trip space is available for up to 8* hut participants, and 4 tenting participants.
* NOTE: Hut spaces will be reduced by Sept 7, if less than 8 participants are registered.

FOR HUT ACCOMMODATIONS (MAX 8 PERSONS): Register ASAP and no later than June 14 for hut spaces. $285 trip fee for hut stay including bus, 4-night wilderness pass, reservation and group fees. Cancellation fees: June 10 and prior $75; June 11 to Sept 10, $75 minimum fee, up to full-amount of trip fee is non-refundable. No refunds after September 10 unless replacement for your space. NOTE: Hut fees are subject to adjustment up or down, if significant exchange rate change occurs.

Lake O'Hara info, incl trail description & map:
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/bc/yoho/activ/ohara/a.aspx

Above costs for hut participants do not include park entrance pass (per person cost): approx $10/day or $68/annual.

Leader will provide registered participants with recommendations for pre-trip accommodations - camp, hostel or motels in Yoho NP & Banff NP/Lake Louise areas.

Photo links:
http://www.lattaphoto.com/Portfolios/35mm/mt_biddle.htm

Yoho photos & blogs from Mountaineers' Sept 2010 photo trip:
http://leerentz.wordpress.com/2010/10/

Lake O'Hara has been a inspiration to plein air painters and many artists, including Canada's Group of Seven, for over a 100 years. See Artists of the Rockies: Inspiration of Lake O'Hara (Jane Lytton Gooch), The Lake O'Hara Art of J.E.H. MacDonald and Hiker's Guide (Lisa Christensen), and two books which feature extensive coverage of Lake O'Hara: A Hiker's Guide to Art of the Canadian Rockies (Lisa Christensen), A Hiker's Guide to the Rocky Mountain Art of Lawren Harris (Lisa Christensen).

The Lake O'Hara Art of J.E.H. MacDonald and Hiker's Guide. Filled with full-color reproductions of many famous images, this book takes you on an inspirational journey of this world heritage site, seen through the eyes of one of Canada's most loved painters lakes. The award-winning trail guide format, accompanied by a number-keyed map, brings you to the exact locations where he worked. Follow in the footsteps of J.E.H. MacDonald and explore artists mecca of Lake O'Hara.

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