My first day in Jasper National Park and I had plans for two different hikes: Sulphur Skyline and Whistler's Mountain. The Angel Glacier hike the day before was a tiny warm-up; this was expected to be a bit tougher. This would also be first calibration of how long I would need for hikes versus what the guide book recommended.
The weather was cooperating too. Blue skies with barely any clouds. The lack of clouds would turn out to have a downside because the sun was intense and trails at higher elevation have nowhere to hide. I packed lots of water though, so at least I was prepared that way.
Sulphur Skyline
GallerySulphur Skyline, Jasper National Park Ascending the final climb towards the summit of the Sulphur Skyline hike. The views are getting better and better as I go up, including all of the strata on the surrounding mountains. The way up was steep and slippery though, as you can see the type of surface on the slope.
Sulphur Skyline Parking Lot Wildlife
Sulphur Skyline, Jasper National Park In the Sulphur Skyline trail head parking lot, these goats (I think?) are just wandering around looking for food. I saw some poking their head into BBQ pits and some trucks.
Whistler's Mountain
GalleryThe feeling of completing the first day is hard to describe. The hikes, mountains, and views - it was even better than I could've imagined. Energized, I was really looking forward to the upcoming trails I picked.