On Vacation – Canadian Rockies in Alberta Canada
Ventura Breeze
November 7, 2026
Our neighbors sure do get around! Bill Wayson and Nancy Rasmussen were spotted way up north in the Canadian Rockies, standing atop the terminal moraine of the Athabasca Glacier in Alberta. And they didn't just pack a light jacket — it was a brisk 6°C (42°F) with 50 mph katabatic winds whipping down the ice as they made the climb. That's the kind of story that makes you want to double-check your own packing list.
This little snapshot comes to us courtesy of the Ventura Breeze, which invites locals to take the paper along on their travels and send in a photo. It's a fun reminder that the 805 spirit wanders far and wide — and that when we head out of town, we carry a bit of home with us.
Got a trip of your own planned? Snap a picture with The Breeze and share it. In the meantime, we're just glad Bill and Nancy are out there representing Ventura, windburn and all.
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