π Grouse Grind | The Cloud Staircase at Vancouver's Doorstep
After years in Vancouver, I finally conquered the legendary "Nature's Stairmaster" β and oh boy, was it a wake-up call! οΏ½β°οΈ My Foggy Adventure: π§οΈ Post-rain magic: Damp air, mist weaving through cedars β like stepping into a Ghibli forest spirit realm πβ¨ βοΈ Surprise payoff: Left gloomy clouds below to emerge above the cloud line at summit (total heaven's gate vibes!) Reality Check: β οΈ Don't be fooled by its "city proximity"! This is a 2.5km vertical gauntlet: β’ 800m elevation gain β’ Zero flat sections β just endless stone/earth stairs β’ My knees were singing the blues afterward... but the view? Chef's kiss π€ Pro Survival Guide: π Transit Hack: SeaBus from Waterfront β 236 bus = scenic stress-free route (that harbor view! π) π Must-Pack: β’ Grippy hiking shoes (trust me!) β’ Moisture-wicking clothes β’ Water + snacks (no facilities en route) β’ Common sense β headphones for music, no pets allowed βοΈ Safety Notes: β’ Markers every 1/4 distance β’ No turning back after 1/4 point β’ Gondola down is 100% valid if legs quit Why It's Special: That "I earned this skyline view" feeling with downtown right below your feet! πποΈ #VancouverHikes #GrouseGrindChallenge #NorthShoreAdventures #StairwayToHeaven #WestCoastWild #CityMeetsWilderness #HikeBC #LegDayEveryday #CloudChaser #PeakBagging
