Didn't expect a partial blue bird day! Started out in drizzle then Grouse Grind up via Skyline Trail all the way to Dam Mountain while looping back to Thunderbird Ridge. Have never hiked beyond the chalet was pleasantly surprised by the view. Saw a size 1 avalanche in action today. Also a pine marten got into the chalet and they were trying to set up traps to capture it. Download...
ย ย ย Read moreWe had a fortunate time to hit regular Vancouver weather with quite a bit of overcast. We did manage to have a break in the weather patterns just long enough to get a few nice shots.
Definitely worth while to come here on a clear sunny day. The view would be amazing and you'd be able to see Vancouver and the Grouse wind turbine in...
ย ย ย Read moreThe ridge is accessible via "Erik the Red" trail or the popular Ridge & Alpine trails leading to Dam, Goat, Crown Mountains from the West road on Grouse Mountain. The Ridge trail is the quickest route. I encountered a black bear on Thunderbird Ridge on my return, so...
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