Video of Peyto Lake
Caption: Winter opens up a whole new set of experiences. Here’s a recap of some of the most memorable from my time living in Banff 🙏🏻 Winter in Banff PART 1
Picture of Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure
Caption: One of the most unforgettable experiences from my time in Banff has been winter treks to the Icefields.
This isn’t for the feint of heart, as glaciers can be extremely dangerous and unpredictable.
But witnessing these massive ice caves underneath the glacier - there are no words to describe how beautiful and awe-inspiring it is.
It also captures the true essence of photography - these caves change size and shape each year as they melt - meaning these photos will never be able to be re-created.
Picture of Banff
Picture of Banff
Caption: We’re heading into a solar maximum 🔥 it’s becoming more and more common to catch bold displays of the Northern Lights at the latitude near Banff.
This is a truly surreal experience that reminds you of the incredible power that exists.
It’s amazing how something so powerful can be turned into a stunning display of light, gently dancing overhead.
Banff has a HUGE community of people that chase the Northern Lights! AURORA BOREALIS
Video of Peyto Lake
Caption: Astro-Opportunities - especially when you venture out of town and escape any light pollution.
There is plenty of dark sky areas that are incredible places to capture jaw dropping astrophotography shots.
Whether it’s the Milky Way or Northern Lights - or even just some rolling clouds. It’s remarkably beautiful.
Video of Canmore
Caption: Mountain sunsets - you might think those giant mountains might prevent sunsets, but I can assure you - there are some absolute scorching sunsets and sunrises that happen in the mountains
Video of Abraham Lake
Caption: Wild Ice Skating - when indoor rinks don’t cut it anymore.
When the lakes are nice and frozen - they open up incredible expanses of ice that are prime for skating.
Some lakes freeze so deeply that you can actually drive vehicles onto them… at your own risk of course 😬
Picture of Banff
Caption: Life inside a snow globe
When winter temps can drop to -30 or more, you get to witness some beautiful formations.
Hoarfrost, flash frozen lakes, or literal feet of fluffy white snow. It may be VERY COLD. But there is a real beauty that comes with it.
Winter isn’t that scary if you’re well dressed 😉
Picture of Emerald Lake
Caption: Hey 🙋🏻♂️ I’m Andy - an outdoors Filmmaker and Lifestyle Photographer based in 🇨🇦
I hope you got a little value out of this list, whether it was an idea or inspiration, thanks for watching it all the way through!
I’m really fortunate that my passion for the outdoors and passion for photography have taken me to some amazing places.
Grateful for your support! 🙏🏻
