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North Vancouver, BC
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Posted - 07/11/2012 : 11:46 PM
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I went for a quick trip up Mount Strachan via Christmas Gully this evening to catch the sunset. I came down the ski hill.
There were two bears and lots of scat on and around the ski hill at the start of the hike.
With the exception of a few patches and the two avalanche chutes, the Howe Sound Crest Trail was basically snow free to the St Marks - Mount Strachan col. They are doing some serious upgrades on that trail. It should be possible to get strollers up there by the time they are done. I don't know how far they are planning on going.
From the col, the snow was continuous up the gulley. Falling through to the running water underneath could be a risk soon. The snow is well consolidated and I used an ice axe but no crampons. I turned left at the top to go to the true peak. After snapping some pictures I headed down to the top of the gulley, up to the peak of the ski hill and then down the ski runs to the car. I was singing whatever words I could remember from "No Woman No Cry" to let the bears know where I was. I made it to the car a bit after 10 without needing to use a headlamp.
A few pictures were touched up.
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Edited by - Steventy on 07/11/2012 11:47 PM
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 Best grilled cheese maker ever
Whitehorse, YUKON
Canada
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Posted - 07/12/2012 : 06:38 AM
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Great shots.
Let me know if you're ever heading up again. |
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 Fast hikin, carrot chompin, always grinnin, gear scatterin recipient of the Theta Lake manouver
Burnaby
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Posted - 07/12/2012 : 06:47 AM
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That is a great loop.
Nice shots! |
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Happy go lucky, plaid wearin, postholin, safeway gaitor sportin, old-school film shootin, giver of many regards
Abbotsford, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 07/12/2012 : 12:26 PM
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Beautiful Sunset Shots, a sweet outing late in the day. Thanks for the conditions report, as I am interested in ST. Mark's trail.
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North Vancouver, BC
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Posted - 07/14/2012 : 02:10 AM
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Originally posted by darren
Great shots.
Let me know if you're ever heading up again.
Thanks for the comments all.
Darren: Sounds good. I'd be up for doing it this coming week if anyone is interested. Maybe Wednesday? |
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Strachan via Christmas Gulley for the Sunset
