Since recently moving across the country to Revelstoke, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed exploring the area’s sensational natural beauty. One particular adventure was a hike on the Pearly Rock trail, where I discovered the source of my new neighbor, the Illecillewaet River, about a 45-minute drive east from my home near the river’s mouth. The day involved a challenging 13.5-kilometer hike with a 1,200-meter elevation gain, reaching over 2,300 meters. To add to the challenge, an intense snowstorm rolled in as we neared the summit. Despite the whiteout conditions, I knew a striking glacier lay somewhere along the alpine plateau. After some time navigating the unmarked terrain, the expansive Illecillewaet Glacier began to emerge through the storm. Once we arrived, the weather cleared, but my camera stayed in my bag a bit longer than usual, as I was entirely captivated by the scene before me. Eventually, I began capturing what felt like endless compositions of the mesmerizing glacier.