Winding from Lake Louise to Jasper, there is only one road: the legendary Icefields Parkway. This drive regu- larly lands on lists of the most scenic road trips in the world. It cuts through the spine of the Rockies, along glaciers, canyons, turquoise lakes, towering peaks and a whole lot of wilderness. You quickly pass your first lake, Herbert Lake, which is a great spot for a swim as it’s one of the warmer lakes in the park. Then as you steadily climb, you get views of Hector Lake tucked in the valley to the west. About 15 minutes further, you hit one of my favourite stops: Bow Lake. Here, the conditions turned moody. The lake was still half-frozen, and icy rain came down upon us. Still, we stretched our legs, because even in these conditions, this is a magical spot. Along the shore, we stumbled across this mesmerizing “stick ice” forming and I made a mental note to one day stay at The Lodge at Bow Lake, a rustic and remote spot that is now officially on my bucket list. The rain followed us for most of the drive that day. Between the changing light and the wet asphalt, the mountains felt alive. Inside the Mitsubishi Outlander, the Dynamic Sound Yamaha audio system became part of the experience. It’s not just powerful, it’s lay- ered, crisp and immersive. It even has rain-adjusted volume, which was perfect for the day’s drive. The new-for-2025 larger infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay came in handy for maps and playlists. And despite the slick conditions, the Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) kept us glued to the road.
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