Jasper Park Lodge Hole #11 "Pyramid" 403-yard Par4 Handicap 12
The towering Pyramid Mountain in the far distance is the target for the tee shot. This undulating green is the most difficult on the course and is beautifully framed by six more of Thompson's bunkers which are meants to replicate the mountain peaks in the background. It is worth noting that these artistic greenside bunkers weren't part of the original design but were added during one of Thompson's numerous return visits.
(Tee Shot on #11)From here, the 11th, the course winds round the back of the woods.
(Back greenside bunkers at #11)
Jasper Park Lodge:
"I've been to Alaska, been to the American Rockies, but there's something about the Canadian Rockies that sets them apart, you can't put your camera down" - Anonymous (me 3 months from now)
(The caption on this was: "Course in the Himalayas" ... Only those mtns can humble the Canadian Rockies)
Stops Along the Way - Maligne Canyon Bridges:
Maligne Canyon is one of my favorite hikes in Jasper. Its 3.7 km trail is alongside Maligne River with plenty of ups and downs. There are 6 bridges along the trail, numbered 1 through 6. You can enter the trail from either 1st, 2nd, 5th, or 6th bridge.The deepest canyon view is at 1st and 2nd bridges (the 2nd is my favorite, truly breathtaking). Around 3rd and 4th, you'll see interesting waterfalls and underground rivers. The 5th and 6th bridges are much closer to the water level where Maligne River has widened.
Remind me to hit the green on #11, doesn't look like they mow around those bunkers too often. Hello whiff...
ReplyDeleteThat doesn't count...it was a practice swing
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