Congratulations to everyone who finished the Triple Crown this year, and the even more elusive Fantastic Four of Waterton-Glacier: the Peace Park Challenge (2 more hikers have since finished the challenge since this photo was snapped...the Triple Crown has also had a few more conquerors, as well.)

Pearls is now closed for the season, but don't let that stop you from hiking, if that's something you still want to do. Most of the hikes in Waterton are rated as in excellent condition, with slippery and muddy sections and snow at higher elevations,  on Parks Canada's trail condition report, as of today, Friday, October 7th. There is a small window of time left to hike before the season is over, always check their conditions first here: http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/tcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100429 I know a fellow hiker who recently climbed Blakiston mountain unprepared and was met with a blizzard at the top and unexpected overnight stay that put him in the way of a lot of potential danger. Yes, the mountain peaks are all coated with a bit of snow, IN OCTOBER, but that is quite typical of Waterton.

To check out the online Glory Board for each challenge, please visit: Fantastic Four & Triple Crown