In photos: a summer above the treeline

In Summer

Heli-hikers appear as small specks in a massive cathedral of rock and ice. Photo by Justin Choquette

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September 19, 2024

Standing on autumn’s edge, it’s time to turn an eye back to a summer that brought us a whole host of memorable moments in the mountains.

A big thank-you to all the guests who adventured with us this summer, and to everyone who made those great days in the mountains possible.

CMH Cariboos, Bugaboos and Bobbie Burns offered guests a little bit of everything, with early (and late) season rain keeping the alpine teeming with lively vegetation and wildflowers. And of course, what is life in the high country without the opportunity to scale new heights, lap the lakes and admire some of Mother Nature’s finest work? 

Take a scroll to see our favourite photos from this season’s adventures. 

CMH Bobbie Burns reveling in summer’s glow. Photo by Jared Bodeux
Cobalt Lake nestled beneath the granite spires reaching for the sky. Photo by Justin Choquette
Putting lessons to canvas during a painting workshop at CMH Bugaboos. Photo by Kendra Hicks
Cometh summer, cometh the carpets coloured with wildflowers in the Bugaboos. Photo by Kendra Hicks.
Walls of rock that reach for the sky at CMH Bugaboos. Photo by Kendra Hicks
A pair of young hikers holding on tight at CMH Bobbie Burns. Photo by Luke Griffith
When your legs get tired in the alpine, it’s convenient to have dad around. Photo by Luke Griffith 
Hikers cast against a glacial background at CMH Bobbie Burns. Photo by Luke Griffith
Grandparents and grandchildren–it’s a family affair at CMH Bobbie Burns. Photo by Luke Griffith
A group of heli-hikers get vertical on CMH Bugaboos’ Skyladder via ferrata. Photo by Paddy Jerome
Cobalt Lake near CMH Bugaboos is one of those ‘pinch yourself’ kinds of places. Photo by Robert (Roko) Koell
One of the locals, a mountain goat, strutting its stuff in the Bugaboos. Photo by Robert (Roko) Koell 
The helicopter only takes you so far. That’s when the adventure begins. Photo by Robert (Roko) Koell
And they’re off! The helicopter departs and hikers begin their trek at CMH Bugaboos. Photo by Robert (Roko) Koell
Morning coffee with a side of glaciers, perhaps? As is tradition at CMH Bugaboos. Photo by Rylan Decorato. 
“Your chariot has arrived, folks.” Photo by Rylan Decorato
The Bugaboo skyscrapers loom large on a casual afternoon stroll. Photo by Unbound Creator Co
Feeling small amongst it all at CMH Bugaboos. Photo by Unbound Creator Co

VISIONS OF NEXT SUMMER

Will we see you here next summer? Dirt beneath your feet, mountains towering above?

There’s a range of ways to experience the mountains, from photography and painting workshops to epic, ridgeline-rambling trail running trips, so you’ll find something that suits your fancy here.