Day four August 17th

We had the morning at the cabin doing various needed chores including changing a barrel under the outhouse and washing clothes. There was also time to visit Lake O'Hara Lodge. This Lodge was built by the CPR in 1926. At that time also several cabins, which had been on the meadows by the Elizabeth Parker hut were skidded down to the lake side. Now "high end" travellers pay up to $600 per night to stay there and apparently it is booked at least a year ahead. You can visit after 1000 each day and between 1500 and 1600 pay $12 for tea and all you can eat cakes etc. The collection of photos in the upper floor of the Lodge is worth a visit as there are displayed photos and the history of many of the pioneers who enabled Lake O'Hara to become a world famous tourist destination. After lunch Cedric, David A, Shaun, Mary and Sandra hiked along Alpine Meadows and up the All Souls Alpine Route to Opabin Lake then back to the cabin via the East Opabin trail.

The GPS recorded 9.3 KM and 617 Meters ascent.