Historic heat wave descended upon Western Canada end of June '21.  Daytime temps in the Rockies approached 40 Celsius;  what is more worrying though was unprecedented nighttime lows, still wavering in low 20s.  BC Coast, with great Pacific ocean equalizer didn't fare any better, with Victoria on Vancouver Island reaching high 30's as well!  According to climatologists this is yet another blueprint proof of global warming;  it is amazing that some people still deny this fact, directly resulting from global overpopulation and subsequent mismanagement of natural resources we all depend on.

So what does outdoor enthusiast do when it's just too hot to go for a 'normal' hike?  Answer is:  Go hike by the glacier!  Flipping through Daffern Kananaskis Country hiking guidebook, I noticed "Old Goat Glacier" trail that was short enough not to overstretch myself, but with more than enough scenic rewards.  It was an awesome hike,  classic Kananaskis - creek, lush forest, waterfall, peaks, wildlife, glacier and lake.  I've been exploring Kananaskis for almost 30 years now, but old lady still packs a surprise, and quite a pleasant one at that!   You can access full trip report, including photo gallery in hiking part of my website here. 

If you are curious about Kananaskis Country, please visit the album with photos accumulated during the years here