So far this has been a pretty nice winter, with the exception of a bitter week of -40 in January. A nice winter means better weather for being outside. These are 12 of our favorite adventure pictures/videos from winter so far.
- Flying around David Thompson Country with Rockies Heli Canada near Nordegg.
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2. Watching the herd come running for lunch at Wildhorse Ranch near Rocky Mountain House.
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3. Taking a tour to see the ice bubbles on Abraham Lake with Pursuit Adventures.
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4. Watching the Baseline Mountain Biking Club make the best of their views and trails even in the winter. Baseline Mountain is about 60 kms SW of Rocky Mountain House in Clearwater County.
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5. Backcountry Forward sharing their video of the amazing views on Vision Quest Ridge west of Nordegg.
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6. Alberta Adventure Girls shared their adventures at Abraham Lake and Siffleur Falls while staying at Expanse Cottages near Nordegg.
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7. Prairie College Outdoor Leadership class shared pictures of their ice climb on the ice wall at Frontier Lodge near Nordegg.
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8. A sunset view of Abraham Lake and the David Thompson Highway in David Thompson Country.
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9. A beautiful capture of the boiling water toss at -40 at Ride the Wind Ranch near Rocky Mountain House.
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10. Gorgeous Ram Falls in the Ram Falls Provincial Park on the Forestry Trunk Road in Clearwater County.
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11. Back in December a visit to Riverview Country Christmas at Riverview Campground near Rocky Mountain House was a must.
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12. And, Bighorn Sheep love licking the salt on the David Thompson Highway between Nordegg and Siffleur Falls. Sometimes they might even pose and smile for you.
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