Wenkchemna Pass
Here we go again, Bus Wankers 2.0. This time I got a shuttle booking when the 'last minute' tickets were released 48 hrs in advance (and still had to stalk the page like a crazy person). It's at 6:30 which means we have got up at 3:30am, this is why we look a little less than ecstatic. Seriously it was rough. The shuttle system is extremely efficient, pick up/drop off is at Ski Louise which means a beautiful lodge with bathrooms, seating and food. Easy and guaranteed parking. Ice cream or pizza later on. Today we arrive at 6:15, pick up our pass at the hut and right on 6:30 the bus is pulling out with us on it. We arrive at Moraine Lake at 7am, it is quite a smoky day in the mountains, AQI is 140. First stop is the rockpile as I thought it would be quiet. It wasn't. We repeat the Sentinel trail climbing up to the trail junction, it's not busy up here at all. As soon as we go left, the wildflowers appear. ...
