Winter in the Rockies

by Rafal K Komierowski

Winter in the Canadian Rockies is cold and snowy during December.

Daylight is approximately 8 hours and the sun is 16 degrees above the southern horizon.

Our shortest daylight will be on December 22 with 7 hours 53 minutes. ... (more)

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Bow Valley and Yamnuska
Bow Valley and Yamnuska at the entrance to the Rockies

Yamnuska in the Canadian Rockies

Frozen Pond and Beaver Hut

Rockies above Canmore

Three Sisters in Canmore

Canmore in the Rockies
Local road in Canmore crossing above world famous Trans Canada Highway No.1...

Canmore Townsite and Bow Valley
Canmore townsite and east part of Mount Rundle above Nordic Centre. I...

Mount Cascade in Banff seen from Canmore
The Rockies offer fantastic outdoor activities for any age and fitness buff.

Hoodoos in Canmore
Hoodoos in Canmore are recognized as a local landmark. They are wintess to...

Lake Above Canmore
In the higher elevation above Canmore, we can find some small lakes...

Lake above Canmore and Chinaman Peak.
The name Chinaman Peak originally was conquered by local Chinese man in the...

Canal from Spray Lakes
Canal from Spray Lakes supplies water to Canmore and on the way feed...

Rockies near Spray Lakes
Many movies have been made in this unforgiven scenery where westerly...

Ice Covered Spray Lakes
The sun is only 17 degrees above the southern horizon at noon. Note in long...

Avalanche Run Off
This area is known for its notorious avalanches.

In the Heart of Rockies near Enshine
If you dream about remote location and a romantic spot for your winter...

Winter in the Rockies
Along Smith-Dorrien Trail near Enshine Lodge. This is realy a remote area!

Winter in the Rockies
Winter in the Rockies (near Enshine Lodge) along Smith-Dorrien Trail.

Rockies Along Smith-Dorrien Trail
Many of us like winter but at the same time we in Alberta look forward to the...

Rockies in the Kananaskis Country

Kananaskis Country near Galatea
Beautiful example of powerful gelogical forces. While passing this...

Mount Kidd in Kananaskis Country
Already sun is visible only at the higher elevation and I took this...

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article published 12/3/2003

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Splendid
Ah Rafal Beautiful as always my friend. Keep up the good work, mind you who wants to take outdoor pics in these sub zero temps of late.
— Dawn Marie, January 31, 2004

Hi Rafal
Once again you've given us a nice selection of well-composed images of the eastern slopes and the Kananaskis valley. I thinks it's a good idea to show the Rockies under all conditions and in all seasons, rather than just the usual summertime and autumn pictures. The area is beautiful at all times of the year.
— Don Pirot, December 4, 2003

Rafal, I would gladly trade you one beautiful winter day in the Canadian Rockies for seven days of sunshine and surf in Waikiki!!!!! Your wonderful photos make me drool (excuse me) with ENVY....
— gung gung, December 3, 2003

Thank you once again ...
.. for another set of excellent photos. I was at the Rockies a couple of years ago but I could not 'capture' the cold like you did!

regards
— soh gt, December 3, 2003