Crypt Lake - Aug 18, 2006 
Sunrise at the Prince of Wales Hotel - photo by Ranger Steve
Sunrise at the Prince of Wales Hotel - photo by Ranger Steve
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Waterton Townsite below Mt. Richards and Bertha Mtn.
Waterton Townsite below Mt. Richards and Bertha Mtn.
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A deer by the Prince of Wales hotel parking lot.
A deer by the Prince of Wales hotel parking lot.
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The Prince of Wales hotel from Waterton Townsite.
The Prince of Wales hotel from Waterton Townsite.
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Vimy Peak from Waterton Townsite
Vimy Peak from Waterton Townsite
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Taking the boat to cut down on the mileage to Crypt Lake... even with the boat ride, it's still 5.5 miles to the lake.
Taking the boat to cut down on the mileage to Crypt Lake... even with the boat ride, it's still 5.5 miles to the lake.
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An unnamed lake on the way to Crypt Lake
An unnamed lake on the way to Crypt Lake
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Hikers approach the tunnel that is used to get to the lake.
Hikers approach the tunnel that is used to get to the lake.
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There is no room for error as Ranger Steve approaches the tunnel.
There is no room for error as Ranger Steve approaches the tunnel.
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Ranger Steve is climbing the 8 foot ladder to get to the tunnel opening... the opening is pretty big on this end, but it shrinks in size as you go to the other end.
Ranger Steve is climbing the 8 foot ladder to get to the tunnel opening... the opening is pretty big on this end, but it shrinks in size as you go to the other end.
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I made it to the far end of the tunnel... the tunnel is 60 feet long and it's a tight squeeze at this end.
I made it to the far end of the tunnel... the tunnel is 60 feet long and it's a tight squeeze at this end.
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After getting through the tunnel, Ranger Steve uses a cable line for another 50 feet until he can get off of the cliffy area.
After getting through the tunnel, Ranger Steve uses a cable line for another 50 feet until he can get off of the cliffy area.
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Crypt Lake is a beautiful lake that is surrounded by cliffs... this end of the lake is in Canada... the far end is in the U.S.
Crypt Lake is a beautiful lake that is surrounded by cliffs... this end of the lake is in Canada... the far end is in the U.S.
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Nice rock formations as I head for the other end of the lake.
Nice rock formations as I head for the other end of the lake.
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I've made it to the far end of the lake... It's nice to be back in the United States.
I've made it to the far end of the lake... It's nice to be back in the United States.
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Some of the cliffs around Crypt Lake.
Some of the cliffs around Crypt Lake.
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More cliffs
More cliffs
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I'm going back into the tunnel on the return trip.
I'm going back into the tunnel on the return trip.
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