February
Across the lake to Douglasia Forest

Leave your car keys in the room for this hike to one of the lesser known natural features of Bighorn Country.

By February, Abraham Lake will normally be covered by a massive ice sheet. Once you have verified the safety of the ice conditions, dress warmly and head out to traverse this vast expanse of frozen water. The winds will generally keep it free of snow and you may find that what looks like a 20 minute stroll is in fact a 30 minute hike which will take you between one and two hours...

Marvel at the patterns in the ice, the cracks, the faults, frozen bubbles which look like pancakes and the frozen waves undulating on the surface. This is nature's art at its best!

Once you reach the other side, enter one of the last large remaining stands of douglas fir on the Eastern slopes and find yourselves an elevated spot to enjoy the magnificent view back towards the lodge, Mt. Stelfox, Vision Quest and Mt. Abraham. If you are really adventurous, you can hire a guide and ascend Mt. Michener as well.