Assumptions, assumptions! I perfected my dipping in Wyoming. Several times I have chopped off ice and jumped in. This summer I contiuned my dipping tradition-36 days in the Wind River Mountains - every day except two it rained!

But, I do admit, Sierra water is a bit warmer. You can actually swim in some lakes.

Actually, I am envious- I have climbed a bit in the Selkirks. I love Canada. I just cannot convince anyone from down here to go up there. My biggest feak-out about Canada is the grizzly bears. I would love to do the Rogers Pass traverse south to the Battle Range. The Adamants also are on my wish list. I have all the guidebooks and drool over them regularly.