Lots of snow and cold for the Chester Lake/Goat Creek Tour
By Wlter Kubanek
Our crew of 8 included David, Margo, George, Karen, Todd, Jane, Steve and Walter.
The temperature soared during the week leading up to our trip – a high of +11 in Calgary. Then it plummeted to – 14 on Saturday, and -23 Sunday. The blowing snow had covered roads that had been clear and dry earlier in the week, making travel Friday evening to Bell Cabin the first challenge. We woke to 15 cm of new snow at Canmore, and set off optimistically. Avalanche danger was still high, so our first day’s ski destination changed to low-risk Chester Lake.