Upper Saddle Mountain, BC

The Kootenay's region of
British Columbia has fast become
one of my favorite places to photograph.
After departing the Needles Ferry across
Lower Arrow Lake, the
mountain views become more
and more dramatic.
Exploring here during the winter
awards you more treats than you
can possibly digest in a few hours.

The vistas are simply stunning. Snow and fog
envelope the mountains in cloaks of down.
And give us glimpses of
their tree clad sheer faces. You could
honestly spend all day looking at one mountain,
the mists change constantly and add a feeling
of mystery to the whole experience.
Saddle Mountain and Upper Saddle Mountain
lie south of Nakusp, and the hike
up Saddle Mountain to the lookout offers spectacular
views of the Arrow Lakes.

Mother Nature never fails to impress
and surprise me, usually at the same time.

Snowfall and Record Low Temperatures in BC

Winter has paid British Columbia a visit.
But wait long enough, and it will completely change, again.
It was in the minus degrees Celsius. I lost track
at how much below it finally got to. I think
when you are cold, how much "even colder"
can you get?
But the beauty still remains, even when
you are plowing out the driveway and digging
yourself out of ditches, there
remains a kind of camaraderie and kindred spiritness
with everyone here that is facing the same challenges.
The coastal mountains remain stunningly beautiful
as Mother Nature pays us her wintery, snow kissed visit.