Training Log Archive: revy

Event: Canadian Champs
 

Weekend away with Pete, Caroline and the kids. Our original trip plan was Lake of the Hanging Glacier which unfortunately was thrown out the window due to a washed out bridge. Wasn't that keen on Silent Pass (in the Purcells SW of Golden) as an alternative at first but it grew on me and in retrospect was perfect. We had the lake to ourselves (which wouldn't have happened at some of our other alternatives in the national parks), views were spectacular and with no park regulations the dog could wander off leash. Even the 56 km drive from the hwy on logging roads was quite good. Only downside was the mosquitos which were pretty bad but everything can't be perfect.

Since the trail was only 5 km to the lake I went a bit luxurious with the packing and had a pretty heavy load to carry in. After setting up camp we wandered north of the lake and enjoyed views of the Spillimacheen Glacier and the Battle and Grand groups in the Selkirks. Lots of ice around us. Wildflowers were in full bloom too.