The "ABCs of BBM": Round 965! (Rules in first post)

[memento]

Campsite #1
As you face the left side of Canyon Creek Road with both the culvert and the intersection to your right, look for an overgrown path blocked by large stones ahead to your left. (For reference purposes, this location is 5.02 km north of the gate and is 50d 54m 7.08s, -114d 47m 43.44s.) Proceed 200' turn right at the gravel path, go 200' and turn left. The site is on the creek bank near the circle of campfire stones.

Remarks:
Though not for the first or last time, Jack enjoyed recalling his rodeoin’ days here at Campsite #1. Ennis had a few things to say, as well. The circle of campfire stones, two stumps, and the components of the meat rack, tripod, and saddle stand remain in place. By all means, discover and enjoy all of these left-behinds and, just as Ennis and Jack did, leave them there for others to appreciate. The trail to the famous Ice Caves lies beyond the Canyon Creek Road intersection and to the right. Due to many accidents, the caves were officially closed to the public in 2000.  Finding Brokeback

[Fran]

"Alberta's Film Commission has taken out full-colour ads in industry bibles including Variety and The Hollywood Reporter congratulating those involved in Brokeback and pointing out that Alberta provided the backdrop for the story."

--  Queerty:  "Get Your Brokeback Fix in the Land of the Mounties"

[Toast]

The Elks Lodge, shown as Ennis drives home to a waiting postcard in 1967, has been renamed the “Fort Macleod and District Community Hall,” and is on the NE corner of Archie Maclean (3rd) Avenue and Jerry Potts Boulevard (25th Street) in Fort Macleod.



[edited text and photo from FindingBrokeback.Com]

[southendmd]

The post-reunion nude dive was shot at Seebe Cliffs.

"You did not expect a place where Jake Gyllenhaal (a double) and Heath Ledger (the real thing) frolic in the nude to be readily accessible did you? Be certain to obtain appropriate permission before visiting this site. Do not, under any circumstances, dive from the cliff."  (from findingbrokeback)

P.S. Watch out for paparazzi.

[Fran]

Residents of Alberta, Can., proudly point out there were three stars in "Brokeback Mountain":  Ledger, Gyllenhaal -- and Alberta itself.

"Winning at the Oscars provides a credential booster for the province," said Alberta Minister of Economic Development, Clint Dunford.  "Boosting Alberta's image like this means more film business in the future and the imagery captured by Alberta's inspiring scenery will have a lasting effect on Alberta's tourism for years to come."

Derek Coke-Kerr, managing director of Travel Alberta, said a steadfast cadre of movie buffs -- mostly from the United States but with an increasing number of European and Asian fans -- realize "Brokeback" was filmed in southern Alberta -- not Wyoming -- and want to visit the exact sites depicted in the movie.  "They want to know the exact location of Brokeback Mountain (actually a composite of different shots, from the peaks of Three Sisters flanking the town of Canmore, to Fortress and Moose Mountain, in Kananaskis Country). And they want to know where Heath Ledger and Jake jump off the cliff."

Locals have noticed an upswing in visitation to Upper Kananaskis Lake, the bridge along the Galatea hiking trail where Heath Ledger picks up supplies and, of course, where he meets the black bear (recruited from a local exotic animal farm outside of Innisfail).  Tour operators are also steering visiting movie fans to the towns of Cowley and Fort Macleod, featured in the opening scenes of the movie where the ill-fated cowboy duo meet outside a broken down old trailer and later when Ledger and his movie family settle into town life.

"They keep coming," said Coke-Kerr.  "And we will make them welcome as long as they do."

-- J.D. O'Connor, Mountain News

[Toast]

Site Name: "Sweet Life" Riverside
 
Travel Directions:
Bragg Creek Provincial Park: Follow Hwy 66 west to Elbow Falls Day Use Area. As you enter, the site is to the immediate right at the most upstream portion of the area.

Remarks:
This location served two scenes. Ennis and Jack returned here as older men in the “Maybe Texas” scene. The same proposal was made then; the response was no different.

The rock upon which Ennis rested his head in thankful prayer is a great spot to relax and ponder the beauty of this place, or the details of any cow and calf operations you may be contemplating. While you are here, don’t miss the lovely Elbow Falls which are downstream approximately 250 yds.

Quotation:
“You know it could be like this, just like this, always.”

[FindingBrokeback.Com]

[memento]

Site Name: Campsite #2

Travel Directions:
At the northern end of Spray Valley Provincial Park, just south of Canmore. The easiest way to access the site is to follow Hwy 742 and park at the Goat Creek picnic area. Walk south along Hwy 742 for appoximately 200 meters. At the point where the utility lines cross Hwy 742 you will see a gravel road to your right (west). Turn right and follow the gravel road approximately 0.7 km downhill until you reach a clearing. Turn right and continue across the clearing, passing the Fight Hill and the Dozy Embrace site. As you approach Goat Creek, you will see the familiar Pole Bridge and campsite.

Remarks:
That so-very-memorable tent occupied a clearing near the creek that is still visible. Indeed the campfire, pole bridge, grassy hill, and creek all “look right.”

Quotation:
“Tent don’t look right.”

[findingbrokeback.com

[southendmd]

Near Dead Man's Flats is a postcard-perfect view of Mount Lougheed and nearby Windtower. Of course no one could possibly herd sheep on these icy stone megaliths, but as the music builds and the tears flow, it makes little difference, does it?

The postcard:

The real thing:

(again, from findingbrokeback.com)

[Fran]

Since the release of Brokeback Mountain, many an xcursionist has visited Alberta for the express purpose of seeing the filming locations.

[Toast]

Our Five Hundred and Twenty Second Round

Still Alberta Bound!


Oh the prairie lights are burnin' bright
The chinook wind is a-movin' in
Tomorrow night I'll be Alberta bound
Though I've done the best I could
My old luck ain't been so good and
Tomorrow night I'll be Alberta bound

No one-eyed man could e'er forget
The rocky mountain sunset
Its a pleasure just to be Alberta bound
I long to see my next of kin
To know what kind of shape they're in

Tomorrow night I'll be Alberta bound
Alberta bound, Alberta bound
Its good to be Alberta bound
Alberta bound, Alberta bound
It's good to be Alberta bound

Gordon Lightfoot