Training Log Archive: Bender

A long paddle around the islands of Tofino with my sister and BF. Snuck in a few intervals while they were taking photos of the starfish and crabs. Was raining again, but all part of the 'wet coast' experience. Also the tides were changing from 1.9' to 10.5', so were extra strong; cool playing in some of the shallow channels.

Beautiful hike along Long Beach and several side trails and coves with my sister and her BF. We then cooked dinner on the beach and watched the sun dip below the pacific, before the long drive back to Victoria tonight. Very little sleep, but the short trip was worth it as they leave tomorrow at 6:30am. We did manage to get a lot done in such a short time!

Hiked Mt Doug with my visiting sister and her BF who arrived last night. Much better weather than yesterday, but still too cloudy to see the mountains in the states, especially Mt Baker.

Beaver/Elk lake loop with my sister and her BF. Was very slow with lots of walks, but great socializing. Ditched them for the last two clicks to give Superfly-George and myself a bit more of a 'run'.

Hiked Mt Finlaynson with my visiting sister. Wanted to show her the sites, but it was raining pretty hard and then above the tree line we were clouded in... so no views; but certainly all part of the west coast experience (it is a rainforest afterall)