Friends of the Rocky Mountains.
We have learnt a great deal from our fiends and fellow hikers, campers and neighbours. Also I have been given permission to use some really beautiful photographs from such good friends. This has been particularly helpful as I find it difficult to hike up tp the Alpine region nowadays.
First I like you to meet Lois Everett. I know that Lois had the will and courage to climb up to this high region despite still waiting for knee surgery therefore being a slow walker at the time. Her object was to photography a rare and beautiful flower only found on the high alpine slopes.
Below are a few words about Lois’s Story.
Since I was 2 years old, I loved to wander about the farmyard and climb the trees on the hill behind dad’s workshop. Then I gradually ventured out in the pasture, then in the hills with our dogs and old cat who liked to come along with me.
My parents never worried about me as the dogs were with me. I would pick wildflowers and berries, while getting the milk cows in. I loved just exploring the countryside and gathering flowers as I walked Later, I would ask my mom what they were.
I would find old birds’ nests, wasp nests, old bones, antlers of deer, see different birds, find lichen on rocks, mushrooms, and dig around an old farm site I discovered upon our land.
Any chance I got I was outside and away into the hills exploring once my chores were done.
In my life have experienced many pack horse trips, canoe and rafting trips, backpacking trips-not my favorite and lots of day hiking. Dog sledding trips, snowshoeing, cross- country skiing
Pincher Creek is a great retirement place for me.
So, everyone, get outside and explore.
Lois Everett.
Bitterroot (Lewisia rediviva).
This is a low growing alpine plant with deep thick root system that assist its survival through the winter
Next We would like you to meet Jim Cameron – Pilot.
