Lake Bourgeau, Harvey Lake, and Mt. Bourgeau
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Lake Bourgeau, Harvey Lake, and Mt. Bourgeau

This was definitely the longest day with a 15-mile hike and almost 5,000 feet of elevation gain! What a way to celebrate Canada Day!

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Stream crossings are so easy when they've made mesh-bound boulders for stepping stones!

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The first of many snowdrifts to cross

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Harvey Lake

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Looking out toward Mount Assiniboine from Harvey Pass

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Up, up, up to Mount Bourgeau!

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Mountains as far as the eye can see...

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Looking down on Bourgeau Lake

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Heading back down very carefully!

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And speedily passed by two celebratory Canadians singing joyfully at the top of their lungs!

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A local marmot posing for a close-up

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I think he was hoping for some Pringles in exchange for a good shot!

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Lakeside at Lake Bourgeau among the marmots, pikas, and ground squirrels

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Castle Mountain from a distance

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