🇨🇦 Joffre Lakes: Lazy Hiker’s Guide to Glory! 🏔️✨
📍 Joffre Lakes Provincial Park (Sea-to-Sky Hwy 99 · BC’s iconic turquoise trio) ⏰ Lazy Hacker’s Schedule: ✔️ 9:30AM Leave Vancouver (scenic pit stops!) ✔️ 1:30PM Arrive at parking (yes, afternoon spots exist!) ✔️ 5PM Summit all 3 lakes (with snack + photo breaks) ✔️ 10PM Back in Van for late-night pho 🍜 🎟️ Pass Hacks: • Book 2 days ahead at 7AM sharp (bcparks.ca) • Screenshot QR code (zero service up there!) 🎒 Gear Truths: ✔️ Snacks > fancy gear (burgers beat trail mix) ✔️ Bug spray (mosquitoes party at dusk) ✔️ Offline maps (GPS dies before the lot) 📸 Photo Ops: 1️⃣ Lower Lake: Easiest + insta-warmup 2️⃣ Middle Lake: Steeper but so worth it 3️⃣ Upper Lake: Glacier views = payoff 💡 Why This Works: ✔️ Avoids 5AM zombie hikers ✔️ Golden hour lighting (magic for photos) ✔️ Post-hike energy for city feasting Hey trail slackers! 🗣️ What’s your best lazy hike tip? Or share your Joffre story! 👇 #JoffreLakes #LazyHikes #BCParks #NoAlarmClockNeeded #HikeAndEat