When we lived in Northwest Territories we usually took at least two road trips a year to our second home in the Okanagan (2200 km or 1367 miles south by road) to enjoy warmer weather, visits with family and friends and to also stock up our truck with all kinds of food for our large northern freezer amid many other supplies. These photos are from one of our last spring road trips through NWT, Alberta and British Columbia and traversing the Rocky Mountains.

On this trip, a friend’s very sweet northern dog came with us. She loved to put her head between the two front seats so that she could watch the road. Riding shotgun was definitely her thing! To give me a rest, my wonderful M did most of the driving.

The mountain peaks were snowy but the skies were clear and spring was certainly underway.

We did encounter some weather because after all, it was the mountains in March!

This is the entrance to Mount Robson Provincial Park in British Columbia.

It’s known for its fabulous backcountry hiking and camping. Since it’s somewhat overshadowed by the nearby and more famous Jasper National Park, it tends to be a bit overlooked, but it’s well worth a visit.

Because we were so familiar with this route, we knew where to stop for a relaxing evening  before continuing on the next day. A glass of wine and a book next to the fireplace was primo!