Sunwapta Falls and Mt Kerkeslin by danapommet
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Sunwapta Falls is a waterfall of the Sunwapta River located in Jasper National Park, Canada. It is just a short drive off the Icefields Parkway that connects Jasper and Banff National Parks. Sunwapta is a native word that means turbulent water. There are actually two falls and this posting is of the upper falls. There were bear and cougar warnings for the trail to the lower falls so you won’t be seeing those. This water originates from the Athabasca Glacier, and volumes are higher in early summer, caused by glacial meltdown. The upper falls are a class 6 waterfall, with a drop of 60 feet (18 m) and a width of 30 feet (9.1 m). The force in this river is so powerful, that I can’t understand, how that small island, has not been washed away, after all these years. Mount Kerkeslin is in the background and reaches an altitude of 9,698 feet (2,956 m). It is the highest peak of the Maligne Range. Some info from Wikipedia. Zoom is good.
There is a short video that shows the speed and force of this waterfall:
http://bigrockies.com/sample.html
This video is from BigRockies.com and is not mine.
Taken with a film camera (July & August 1988) and recently scanned.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments.
They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (29)
jocko500
wonderful shot.
Faemike55
Wonderful capture Aptly named
morningglory
That island in the middle is amazing! Beautiful scenery all around.
FaithKarsin
Great shot!!!
tizjezzme
Wowwww, I'd LOVE to be there with my camera! Great shot!
MrsRatbag
I'll bet the roar is deafening! Beautiful place and capture!
MaraP
Impressive image, excellent POV
blinkings
Beautiful photo mate.
beachzz
That is SOME water--wow!!
whaleman
Very impressive shot, and I'd say pretty much at the highest flow rate!
SIGMAWORLD
Beautiful place!
jayfar
Super shot Dana.
jjoker
Another great shot Dana.
mariogiannecchini
Great capture and shot !
Texas3D
Super shot
flavia49
fantastic landscape!!
DAVER2112
Amazing place and you've captured it perfectly. :)
durleybeachbum
Astonishing and excellent pic.
dakotabluemoon
Absolutely wonderful and stunning pic.
lucindawind
wow absolutely gorgeous ! excellent shot of this amazing landscape
sharky_
Wow! Absolutely Beautiful. Aloha
jendellas
The water looks very fast & gushy, so beautiful. Shame you didn't get pics of the bears & cougars in the wild, Dana :o) :o)
psyoshida
Oh my gosh, what a fantastic shot. I bet you can hardly hear your self think with that rush of water. A spectacular shot.
jmb007
belle photo!!
kbrog
Wow! That is a impressive sight. :D Excellent capture!
flora-crassella
wonderful!!!!!!!!
MagikUnicorn
Your The Lucky Man :) Fanatastic view :)
mgtcs
Very beautiful shot Dana, very impressive place, a splendid photo!
JaneEden
I am in heaven!!! Thank you Dana for your beautiful photography, hugs Jane xx