It was nice to get out with Jack and Dave for a day hike to see the tamaracks turning colour.
We even had a few snowflakes fall upon us. Even though the sun stayed hidden the colours still popped.
Tamarack or Larch, as they are often called, are deciduous conifers. They have bright green needles in spring that turn golden in autumn. The time they are brightest does not last long before the needles fall. To an untrained eye they don’t look very much different than fir, pine and spruce, but differ, among other characteristics, by shedding their needles.
It is always a treat to hike among these majestic beauties at this time of year.
Palliser Pass 
mountaincoward
Beautiful photos. I was going to ask what a tamarack was! We have quite a few of them here.
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underswansea
UK Jack was along for that hike. He is a good man. I make him tell me about those rock fences and ruins I see on your website. Take care.
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Jim R
I think I saw Willow and the barking log. Trees here are barely turning color. And, no snow yet.
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underswansea
Hi Jim, it was good to gain some elevation where a few snowflakes fell. Willow paid no attention to that dog barking at her. Take care.
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Julie@frogpondfarm
That pop of yellow sure is lovely … great photos Bob
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underswansea
Thanks Julie!
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