Opinion: Do not do this trail right now as the snow is a slushy mess, and microspikes don't help. The BCMC was better than expected thanks to recent upgrades that have significantly improved the first quarter of the ascent. However, having said all that, the views were pretty darn nice and almost made us forget … Continue reading Dam Mountain and Thunderbird Ridge (via BCMC Trail), 17 Apr 2021
Opinion While not worth the price of admission to Grouse on its own, Thunderbird Ridge is a superb destination with a great viewpoint at the end of the ridge. Buy an annual pass, and then hike all of the Grouse peaks over the summer, especially this one which can be combined with Dam and Little … Continue reading Thunderbird Ridge, 10 Nov 2019
Opinion Still one of my favourite North Shore summits, Goat is tough enough to feel like a bit of a workout but not so tough that you don't get to savour the hike. The views are as superb as ever, and the subalpine terrain on Goat Ridge makes for delightful hiking, although I think much … Continue reading Goat Mountain, 6 Oct 2019
Opinion So just when did that happen? At what point did I cross over into thinking that the BCMC trail was easy? Well, you know, not exactly easy but not exactly hard either. I can only assume that it felt that way because it was so short, we took it easy, and we didn't have … Continue reading BCMC Trail, 27 Aug 2016
Opinion Exactly as I remembered, the section from Lynn Headwaters to Mosquito Creek is pleasant (especially for a North Shore hike) while the rest of the way to Grouse is dismal, dingy, and a rock-and-root mess of a trail. However, given our lack of fitness right now it was easier to continue on to Grouse … Continue reading Baden-Powell Trail, 27 Feb 2016
No views today, but a nice way to extend the BCMC trail. And who can complain about having a trail to themselves? I encountered one other person on this loop who looked as surprised as me to run into another hiker. The Grind was closed (and let's face it, why would you do the Grind … Continue reading Dam Mountain, 15 Apr 2015
Grouse Mountain has it all wrong: the real Peak of Vancouver is undoubtedly Crown Mountain. It's been a long time coming but it was worth the wait: Crown is a spectacular hike/scramble with incredible views all around. It even has a stunning view of my favourite North Shore peak, Goat Mountain. Maria, Brenda and I … Continue reading Crown Mountain, 27 Jul 2014
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