Bob Beck, Andy Hook, Nadine Moneta, Theo de Raadt

After initially planning on doing this trip solo, Andy Hook flew into Edmonton from Portland, and we drove to the Camp Parker trailhead starting at 7:50 PM, hiking the 14 km through Nigel Pass, and into Four Point campground by 12:30 AM on the 7th, meeting up with Theo and Nadine. The next day we did a dayhike up the length of Jonas Pass and back to Four point, then back out Nigel pass to the Camp Parker Trailhead on the 8th

Gear and Notes

	parker ridge, from the trailhead.		Andy doing flower shots	The ubiquitous paintbrush

	bear high willows :)	near trailhead, looking north

		nigel creek headwaters.

				nifty rays as the sun sets

		up to Nigel pass.

		Nigel pass boundary between Jasper and Banff parks.		twilight in the pass.

			Nigel Pass, 10:45 PM June 6	We got into 4 point at 12:30 AM..

	Morning view from my hammock.	Getting water, Brazeau river valley.		looking West down the Brazeau

	Yum. Breakfast. Real men eat from ziplocs.	Good Morning Nadine!	Andy: Can I work this alcohol stove thing?	Theo

	starting up towards Jonas pass.

		more pretty flowers.

			blooming pine trees.

	waterfall..	that I'm hopping over...		lots of water crossings to rockhop.

			first view of the pass.

	bottom of jonas pass.. it's long and gorgeous.			Moose antler shed.

	looking back toward the Brazeau valley	The Moon! At Noon!

	more moon shots

			Andy Hook contemplates the water..	Nadine and Theo are already Across..

	Play dance of the SugarPlum Fairies	For the action shots...		Walking the length of Jonas...

	Willow blooming		Mamma and Baby Griz was here.

			The obligatory self portrait.

				looking south toward Brazeau from Jonas Pass.

	Yellow flowers all blooming in the snowmelt.		Flowers in fast running water.

	The Cairn as Jonas pass.	Marmot	Cairn has had Caribou Sheds on it for many years.	Theo and Nadine at Jonas Pass.

	StanWee 2	Andy Hook at Jonas Pass

	Sunwapta Peak from Jonas Pass.			If I Nap, the Marmot Sneaks Closer..

	However I was woken up by a crew passing through from Jonas Cutoff.		Nervous smile on Stanwee 2's face	Is wondering if his mommy will abandon him here.

	Like his brother got abandoned in Torres del Pane.		Picture of the taking of flower pictures..	Returning back down Jonas toward the Brazeau.

				Andy brought only a Fork, a good reason to taunt him.

			Nadine, with Hot Chocolate and Vitamin S	Nighttime fire.

	My cup runneth empty...	Obligatory picture up the Brazeau.	and back down, while getting water.	Mmm.. breakfast.

	Heading out, back toward Nigel pass, this time in daylight.		Jasper Bridge Engineering.

			Brazeau River.

				Brazeau, nearing Nigel Pass

		Brazeu waterfall, Under a snow bridge.		Snow completely covers the waterfall

			Ok fat guy, climb up.	and up...

		and up..	looking back down.

			little snow patches.

			looking up the Brazeau from Nigel Pass

	The group from yesterday is crossing the river.		Theo and Nadine, Across the Brazeau.

		Standing in the middle of the Brazeau River..

	Andy comes flying down a snow patch	Lunchtime in Nigel Pass.	Bob, Nadine and Andy

	Nadine shows Brushy and Mirrory..	Theo in Nigel Pass	Starting Down from Nigel Pass towards Trailhead.	Looking down Nigel Creek valley

				Nigel Creek headwaters

		Mr Griz was here. Digging for Dinner

	Camp Parker. Former stop between Banff and Jasper	Has Tree Carvings dating from the 40's

		Nearing the Trailhead again.		Caribou Sign, near Trailhead.

	Bridge over Nigel Creek at Camp Parker Trailhead.			Not going all the way to Medecine Lake today..

	At the trailhead was a 73 year old Austrian		Who was going off to climb Poboktan Mountain.

	Athabasca Glacier, Tourist shot from the road

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