i hiked up 495 metres and all I got was this lousy view

And I smashed my knee on a rock. That'll teach me to be one with nature.

 

It was a gorgeous day out today, so Mere and I decided to go for a hike up at Buntzen Lake, just east of the Burrard Inlet. I foolishly chose the Diez Vistas trail, which my guidebook mildly described as "challenging". Quite the sense of humour my guidebook has. Buntzen Lake is also where they filmed Lake Placid, if you happen to be a Betty White fan. Fortified with trail mix, maple buds and blueberry Pocky, we made it to the first viewpoint before time constraints made us turn back (or turn knee-first into a rock, as it happened). When the weather's good again, we'll go back and try the whole thing. There are Nueve other Vistas to see, of course.

Not far past the trailhead a floating bridge passes over the lower part of Buntzen Lake, which is not very lake-like at this time of year. It was quite chilly out and there was steam rising from the mudflats.

 

Little groves of young alder turning glowing orange-yellow.

 

Funky little mushrooms. No, I didn't eat them. One act of extreme stupidity per day is enough.

 

Glorious.

 

Snarfin' Pocky and soaking up sunshine cliff-side. No, I did not fall off. One act per day, remember?

 

I foresee a great deal of pain tomorrow, but it was worth it.

Comments

[Jen nixon (A Blond and a Torch)]

Gorgeous shots! I hope your feet don't hurt tomorrow :)

[Tammy]

That's beautiful! Great pictures and I hope you feel okay tomorrow.

[Une Petite Etoile]

This looks splendid.

I can't wait for your new camera to arrive. Your style is amazing, I can only imagine how gorgeous your blog will be with the new images....

[Stacey]

All of your photos are beautiful, I think the hike was worth it!

[leaderofmen]

Thank you!

I am in fact in horrible pain. But that's what drugs are for!

@ Une. I am so excited for my new camera I can barely sleep. I may kiss the mail carrier.

[ebbandflo]

great pics - luckily (?) i have a 5 year old hiking partner who prevents me from hiking up the vistas trail, we just chuck pebbles into the lake or swim at sasamat (when it's warmer!!)
thanks for showing me what i'm missing!