Glen Boles - The Alpine Artist

Compliments of the Season

2011-12-20T18:56:00.000-08:00

Wishing you all a "Merry Christmas" and all the best in the "New Year".

Just recently we have added two new Limited Edition Drawings to my Website, they are "Castle Mountain" and "Mt. Forbes". The drawing of Castle Mountain was drawn from a photo taken from the summit of Pilot Mt.
The Mt. Forbes drawing is a view of the South Side of the Peak looking from Coronation Mountain. Mt. Forbes is the fifth highest Peak in the Canadian Rockies, located West of Saskatchewan Crossing.

This fall I teamed up with Chic Scott and shared a double booth at the Banff Mountain Film Festival. We had a very successful weekend, selling books and prints. My six new Limited Edition prints were all 11" x 14"(image size) of Mt. Temple (North Face), Mt. Blane, Mt. Hungabee, Mt. Assiniboine, Mt. Forbes, Castle Mountain and they all sold well at $25.00 each.

I would like to take this opportunity at this time to thank everyone who has purchased my paintings, prints and books this past year.

I have started drawing and painting for the upcoming Art Shows taking place this Spring of 2012. Will keep you posted as to when the Spring Art Shows are taking place.

Glen

Stroll in the Country

2011-10-05T19:34:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

On Saturday October 22nd, I am taking part in an Art Show at "Glass Act Studio" located on Township Road 202, North of 1A Highway, from the West turn off at the top of the Cochrane Hill you go 1.8 kilometers West then North (right) on Township 202 for 1.3 kilometers then turn right into the Studio area.

I will have four new pieces, 2 Acrylic and 2 Pen & Pencil.

It would be a pleasure to see you there.

Regards, Glen

UP TO DATE NEWS

2011-09-11T19:17:00.000-07:00

I must apologize for not keeping everyone better informed on my Blog.

First I would like to mention that I have two new limited edition pen & pencil prints, which will appear on my Website shortly. They will be Mt. Temple North Face and Mt. Assiniboine, the image size for both of these will be 11" x 14".

In July Liz & myself spent several days in the Bugaboos, hoping to get some new and different photographs to work from, however the weather did not co-operate, since we had lots of rain and snow but still had a good time.

I have just completed an acrylic 18" x 24"painting of the Vowell Glacier and the Bugaboos, this should be on my Website shortly.

Hopefully, I will be able to keep everyone better informed on my Blog from now on.

If anyone wishes to have a drawing or a painting commissioned for themselves, family or friend, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Regards,
Glen

Starting a New Year 2011

2011-02-05T19:13:00.000-08:00

Where has January gone, it's hard to believe that we are already in February. However, I have been spending the winter painting and skiing.

I have just completed a pen and pencil sketch of Mt. Blane in the Kananaskis Country and an 18" x 24" acrylic painting of a trail on Opabin Plateau. These have not been entered on my website as yet however they will be installed at a later date when I finish several more pieces.

I am now working on a pen and pencil sketch of Mt. Hungabee and have started an acrylic 18" x 24" of the Ramparts in the Tonquin Valley.

I have been receiving several phone calls as to where some of my work is being displayed, at the present time you can visit High Country Art Gallery, 119 First Avenue West, in Cochrane. This will be added to my website.

Cheers,
Glen

Starting a New Year 2011

2011-02-05T19:02:00.000-08:00

Where has January gone, it's hard to believe that we are already in February. However, I have been spending the winter painting and skiing.

I have just completed a pen and pencil sketch of Mt. Blane in the Kananaskis Country and an 18"x 24" acrylic painting of a trail on Opabin Plateau. These have not been entered on my website as yet however they will be installed at a later date when I finish several more pieces.

I am now working on a pen and pencil sketch of Mt. Hungabee and I have started an acrylic 18" x 24" of the Ramparts in the Tonquin Valley.

I have been receiving some phone calls as to where some of my working is being displayed, at the present time you can visit High Country Art Gallery, 119 First Avenue West, in Cochrane. This will be added to my website.

Cheers,
Glen

2011-02-05T18:43:00.001-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2010-12-29T18:38:00.000-08:00

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our friends and customers that 2011 meets all your expectations and that you have a Happy and a Prosperous New Year.

Look forward to hearing from you in 2011.

Regards,
Glen

Yearly Lake O'Hara Trip

2010-11-25T14:30:00.000-08:00

On September 19th, in a cold rain we greeted old friends from years past then boarded the morning bus for the Lodge. Upon arriving at the Lodge we were warmly received by Alison and Bruce Miller as always.

After having our tea and coffee we were anxious to be on the move, so we left immediately to hike around the lake and then carried on to Mary Lake where we ate lunch sheltered under a big spruce tree out of the rain. We continued on to the Alpine Meadow then slowly returned to the Lodge to organize our room.

September 20th, under a cloudy sky we spent a cool day hiking to Lake McArthur. During the evening it began to rain and then turned to snow.

September 21st, with two inches of new snow we hiked the West Trail to Opabin Plateau. Although the weather was very dull, we enjoyed the ever turning larches.

September 22nd, dawned with not a cloud in the sky and fresh snow on the mountains the scenery was better than ever. So we hiked to Odaray Plateau, the view of the Goodsirs was fantastic as the new snow showed them at their majestic best. The view of the peaks ringing Lake O'Hara were as equally spectacular.

September 23rd, on a rather gloomy day we hiked to Morning Glory Lakes and Linda Lakes.

September 24th, another unsettled day with a few flurries, we hiked around the valley and then left on the late afternoon bus. Although the weather was not the best we just enjoyed spending time in this beautiful area. Another plus was seeing old friends and making new ones.

As a point of interest several guests in the Lodge saw a wolverine in the area. We did not see one, however we did see tracks in two different locations.

Nan Boothby Library Update

2010-11-22T14:57:00.000-08:00

Saturday, November 13th, Glen showed his mountaineering slides at the Nan Boothby Library. The show was sold out. The Library was very happy with the amount of money which was raised. The Silent Auction also was also a success.

Slide Show at Nan Boothby Library

2010-11-09T15:20:00.000-08:00

Glen will be presenting a slide show of his mountain adventures on Saturday Evening, November 13 at 7:00 P.M.

Tickets can be purchased at the Nan Boothby Library for $10.00.

See you there.

Arts & Culture Cochrane Christmas Art Sale

2010-11-09T15:10:00.000-08:00

I folks, Glen will be taking part in the Christmas Art Sale at the Cochrane Ranche House, 101 Ranche House Road, on Nov. 27 & 28. About 60 to 70 Artists are scheduled to take part in the Show.

Glen will have original paitings, prints and books for sale.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Leaving Sunday for Lake O'Hara

2010-09-15T13:53:00.000-07:00

Early Sunday morning Liz and myself will be leaving to catch the bus to Lake O'Hara.

We are booked in for 6 days from Sep 19-24.

Hopefully the weather will cooperate so that we can get some more fall slides and do some hiking.

We'll update you when we return.

Quick Trip to Waterton

2010-09-15T13:47:00.000-07:00

On Aug 27-29 we made a quick trip to Waterton with friends.

On Friday, the 27th, Liz and I picked up Peter and Ursula Jungen and headed down highway 22 to the Waterton National Parks area.

We arrived in time for supper at a friend's cabin north of the park overlooking the Waterton River. After a rustic supper, we went for a short hike to look over the countryside.

The rustic cabin is located in a very scenic spot just off Highway 6.

The following day five of us drove into the park and then up to Cameron Lake to the trailhead for our hike up to Summit Lake. From Summit Lake we hiked up to the pass east of Mount Carthew.

The weatehr had been good to this point, then it slowly deteriorated in the late afternoon on our way back to Cameron Lake.

Back at the cabin it was Liz and my turn to make supper. After a healthy supper we all sat around and chewed the fat.

During the night the rain really came on with a resounding noise on the metal roof.

Then we woke up to new snow on the surrounding peaks and hills. And we left just after leaving the cabin spick and span.

Hut to Hut in the Esplanade

2010-08-25T09:40:00.000-07:00

Early on the morning of August 5th, Liz and I left Cochrane for Golden, B.C. With all the construction we were quite surprised that we arrived in Golden in fairly good time. We checked into our motel and contacted our good friend Roger Laurilla, who we spent some enjoyable time with. With Roger we finally located the office of Golden Alpine Holidays. Later on in the afternoon we dropped in to the office of Golden Alpine Holidays and signed waivers for our up coming trip. The following morning (August 6th) we again visited GAH and headed west to the Staging Area.

Upon arriving at the Staging Area, who should be waiting but a friend David Leask who we had met last year at Lake O’Hara. It was great seeing him again and to spend more time in the mountains with David. Soon the rest of the group arrived and shortly thereafter the helicopter arrived. Who should be our pilot but an old friend, Don McTighe.

Liz and I were whisked into the Vista Lodge in the first group. What a lovely spot, the lodge is situated on the bank of a beautiful mountain lake. When the rest of our group arrived we got organized and ate lunch. Once our group was ready we hiked up through the meadows to a saddle northwest of the lodge. Several of us made our way back to the lodge, via a different route, while the rest of the group including Liz followed the ridge to the top of Trundle Peak. Once everyone was back in the lodge, we relaxed then imbibed in a tasty meal, served up by our Chef - Blue Helida.

The following morning it dawned clear as a bell. After breakfast we headed out climbing to the southwest, we crossed a ridge and turned south. Several of our party climbed Capula a small peak, while the rest of us headed south through open country, then east crossing another pass, we descended eastward passing several small beautiful lakes to Meadow Lodge. Once organized, a sauna brought us back to life. Blue served up another terrific meal. By this time the weather had deteriorated.

The following morning we again climbed out of the valley to cross a pass south of Meadow Lodge. From the pass several of our party hiked a small peak to the east, while we carried on with our Guide Alison Dakin, the weather deteriorated and for the first time we had our complete rain gear on and we continued hiking in rain and fog. We made good time along an open ridge and descended and then hiked up to another pass to the east. The weather improved sometime. Once we got a view of the Sunrise Lodge, we stopped for lunch. Upon arriving at the lodge we again organized and had a nice sauna. At Sunrise Lodge, Blue served up our last delicious dinner.

The following morning several hiked to the Dome, while the rest of us took pictures around the scenic valley. As the fog rolled into the area the helicopter was three hours late flying us out. It was an interesting experience with a diverse group, as everyone contributed to a good time.

Off to the Esplanade in BC

2010-08-04T15:37:00.000-07:00

Liz and I are heading off to the Esplanade in BC for 4 days to do a lodge to lodge traverse with Golden Alpine Holidays.

We leave tomorrow morning for Golden and then we'll fly in to the Vista Lodge on Friday morning.

The following day we hike to the Meadow Lake Lodge to overnight, then we continue on to the Sunrise Lodge and out to the trailhead on Monday.

This area is located northeast of Rogers Pass and west of McNaughton Lake in the Columbia Valley.

Hopefrully the weather will be good and we'll get lots of pictures.

Glen

Welcome!

2010-08-04T09:39:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to welcome you to my blog/newsletter and to my new website which went live this morning at http://www.glenboles.com/.

We'll have lots of things to share with you:

places we go
people we meet
new art pieces I'm working on
mountain stories and adventures
and much more

I invite you to sign up for my newsletter. It will be posted here to the blog on a regular basis, so that way you'll get the news as it comes.

Please feel free to add your comments to the blog posts. I'd be happy to hear from you.

Thanks,
Glen