![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lVOpWqGZK0A/RrYm-rcaP6I/AAAAAAAAADY/11nUA39A3h8/s320/cdn_vanandmtn.gif)
The Canadian Northwest Quicktrip
Rivers- Elk and Vermillion
Mountain - Ghostrider
Climbing Area -Grassi Lakes
Hot Spring- Lussier
Parks - Banff, Kootenay, Yoho, Whiteswan, Elbow
![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lVOpWqGZK0A/RrYm_LcaP7I/AAAAAAAAADg/I1by4NuyUU8/s320/cdn_elk.gif)
![](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lVOpWqGZK0A/RrYm_bcaP8I/AAAAAAAAADo/GLVC1p7vzIA/s320/cdn_vermilllionriver.gif)
Photos: 1) The Odyssey makes its way down yet another gravel road in search of rock and river routes. 2)Banff NP classic too-close wildlife encounter. 3) Michelle waits at a gravel bar on the glacial Vermillion River, while I scout yet again for a route through the braided ripples and endless logjams.