What a Saturday!
My buddy Jordan and I tackled half of the Baden Powell Trail today. The trail took a bit longer than planned (6:23:53) but considering we hiked from Deep Cove, through Lynn Canyon, halfway up the BCMC and then to the base of Grouse Mountain, we're pretty pumped.
Definitely a great hike and something I'd be up to do again next summer. Here were some highlights of the day.
- Seeing the sunrise at around 5:14am this morning
- Following the Fleur-de-Lis all day.
- The epic view of deep cove the cliffs.
- Rocking out to the Jurassic Park theme song.
- Hustling down hill, avoiding narrowly avoiding sprained ankles.
- Running across the Lynn Canyon Suspensions bridge and scaring some lady.
- Bailing in frontof some tourists. They were scared.
- Laughing at the fact that my dad gave me some supplies: toilet paper (just in case).
- Using said supplies I had previously laughed at. Thankfully Bolivia has prepared me well for the asian squat technique.
- Epic Momma Gildersleeve muffin's with rhubarb from Jordan's backyard.
- Riddles.
- The three crazy girls.
- Choosing the "more legit looking path" and ending up half way up the BCMC. fml.
- Finishing.
It's taking a day like today to realize that vacations are important, but when you live Vancouver, a vacation is just a few steps away.
- Conor
2 comments:
Amen. In a big way.
Best part of the Baden Powell Trail is on your way to Lynn Headwaters Regional Park. Take the trail access that heads west and you literally go right up for about 10-15 minutes. It's a great quick workout -- and literally like 30 feet from the parking.. Here's the Baden-Powell trail map but look for the Lynn Valley Road part to see what I mean.
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