A stunning hike that combines two trails in the upper Sedona region, we hiked the loop anti-clockwise, heading up Mormon Canyon to Brins Mesa before joining the Soldier Pass trail, finally making the loop with the Jordan and Cibola Pass trails. This trail has many things to recommend it with easy hiking, great views and … Continue reading Brins Mesa, 6 Dec 2013
Another bluebird day, another hike in red rock country. This hike starts in open desert-scrub terrain (where we were serenaded by coyotes) and heads to the very head of Boynton Canyon, passing into a ponderosa pine ecosystem. The canyon is oriented north-south at its mouth, and turns abruptly west after about 2.5 km. This part … Continue reading Boynton Canyon, 3 Dec 2013
An easy introductory hike to the red rock country of Sedona, AZ. The twin sights of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte make this a hike of constant views. For us folks brought up in greener pastures, the red rock, green juniper and pine trees and spiky cactus and agave are always a treat for the … Continue reading Bell Rock, 1 Dec 2013
After all the fog and cloud we'd had in the city, we finally dragged ourselves out to get above it. Our reward was a gentle hike in warm sunshine with endless mountain views. Glorious! For all the times we've done this hike in the snow, this was the first time we'd followed this route up … Continue reading Black Mountain, 20 Oct 2013
And now for something a little different - one of the very occasional cycle trip reports. Four years ago we planned to take part in the annual Slow Food Cycle Sunday festival in Pemberton. Nearby forest fires led to the event being cancelled as the valley was under an evacuation watch, and having to evacuate … Continue reading Slow Food Cycle, 18 Aug 2013
This is really two trips added together - one of which was a trail run last night, the other was really just a camera walk - around the trails and lakes near Hollyburn Lodge at First Lake. I didn't really plan a route, it was just an ad-hoc "let's walk up here" kind of thing. … Continue reading Hollyburn, 13 Jul 2013
This wasn't our first choice destination but we learned a valuable lesson when it comes to going somewhere on a warm sunny Sunday in the Lower Mainland. That lesson is get out early! We didn't leave the apartment until nearly midday and by the time we reached Brohm Lake, the cars were parked for half-a-kilometre … Continue reading Four Lakes Trail, 7 Jul 2013
Another solo trip for Andy. A "quick" jaunt up to the summit of Grouse via the BCMC trail. No issues on the trail - some minor blowdown has been cleared, a bit of mud and snow near the top but no route-finding issues. Apart from the fact I took a wrong turn and ended up … Continue reading BCMC Trail, 1 Jun 2013
I'd forgotten just what a pleasant hike this could be, and I think now is a good time to do it. It's an easy amble through the forest, most of which is nice forest. And with a great group of 8 Wanderungers, the hike passed in no time at all. Really - we reached Singing … Continue reading Cheakamus Lake, 26 May 2013
I'd put off this hike for years thinking it wasn't worth it; 900 m of elevation gain in the trees with only a partial view at the top doesn't sound like a good return for your energy investment. But a funny thing happens over time when you spend long enough in one place: you find … Continue reading Mount Fromme, 20 May 2013
Being. Outdoors. 