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thebraddestbrad OP t1_j1uiv0y wrote

Reply to comment by mindfulpractice in Morning light, clouds, and the moon in Jasper, Alberta [OC] [3247x4927] by thebraddestbrad

It's not too tough, depending on when you go. If it's a long weekend it'll probably be pretty busy.

If you see a bunch of cars parked by the side of the road, there's probably an animal. If you can't see it, don't get out to go look. A lot of people get too comfortable with the animals that are used to cars stopping next to them because they mostly just ignore you, but they're wild and any one of them could be in a bad mood and murder you so I don't recommend getting close. Even the bighorn sheep get a little fiesty now and then and you do not want one of them to smash you with their head

Bring bear spray or buy some there. You probably won't need it, but if you do, it might be the difference between having a cool story and being mauled to death. Especially if you're getting away from the crowded spots

Also check out horseshoe lake! Even if you're not keen on jumping from a cliff into really cold water, it's a beautiful little spot

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mindfulpractice t1_j1v11no wrote

Thank you for the tips. I am luckily respectful enough to nature to never tempt fate with animal encounters and we will definitely get bear spray. I have two kids so can never be too careful out there. I did hear about the 80ft cliff diving and would love to play daredevil with my son but his dad would probably die of a heart attack if we tried. We are in the area for two solid weeks traveling from Jasper to Lake Louise to Banff and Waterton.

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thebraddestbrad OP t1_j1v887r wrote

Maybe better that way. The water is so cold that when you hit it, you instantly have an urge to take a deep breath. I don't know how people do it from high up. I jumped from about 12 feet, was underwater for like 2 seconds, and felt like I was completely out of breath when I got to the surface

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