Chapter 3 - Against the Rules - 00 11 33

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Location: Hwy 40, approaching Mount Lorette, northbound
GPS:   50d 54m 11s    -115d 8m 12s
Map / Satellite Image: Google Link
Site Name: Two Peaks
 

Travel Directions:
Two Peaks (Mount Lorette), is on Hwy 40, 26.0 km south of Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada Hwy) and 6.4 km north of the Basque Bridge. The view of Mount Lorette is from the east side of Hwy 40, just north of the Kananaskis Golf Course entrance.

Remarks:
Mount Lorette, like many of its neighboring peaks, is named for a WW I military campaign in which Canadians played a role. Standing 2,469 m (8,101') at Skogan Pass, its profile is a signature image of the imposing Kananaskis Range. See:

http://www.peakfinder.com/peakfinder.ASP?PeakName=Mount+Lorette

http://www.albertaparks.ca/bow-valley.aspx

Birdwatching enthusiasts may be interested to know that thousands of Golden Eagles pass over Mount Lorette on their annual migration path. Warm thermal winds, sweeping high above the Kananaskis and Bow River Valleys, create a natural pathway that essentially “vacuums” the eagles southward in the fall, and northward in the spring. Astoundingly, the migration route went unnoticed by humans until 1992. See:

http://www.birdersworld.com/brd/default.aspx?c=a&id=468

Important:
For experienced hikers. Wear hiking boots. Bring ample water and protective gear. Never leave valuables in a car at trailheads. Use caution; bear activity is common in this area, and in all mountain locations. See:

http://srd.alberta.ca/RecreationPublicUse/AlbertaBearSmart/BearsOutdoorRecreation.aspx

Always consult park wardens and take appropriate precautions.

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