Hues of Blue while tending to the birds this morning
My day off was spent exploring the mountains that I have spent much time gazing out to since arriving on the farm. As it turns out, Mount Arrowsmith is a mountaineer's playground, with dozens of different routes and trails to explore. A wonderful local couple (Tawney and Craig) took me up the Saddle today (between Mount Arrowsmith and Mount Cokley) for a half day adventure. Their dog Kara came with us and is quite the mountain climber herself! Craig just made the first acent of a peak near Tofino (called Canoe Peak I think) and has a very informative website giving routes and information for dozens of hikes on Vancouver Island. His website can be found at islandhikes.com
View of the Alberni Valley from the start of the trail
The trail was quite icy, and so we wore crampons and carried ice axes. We hiked alongside a creek until we arrived at a col that we took up to the Saddle. I can't figure out how a place that is biting cold, windy, and loud with wind can be incredibly peaceful. It just is.
Tawney and Kara
If the view hadn't been obstructed by cloud we would have seen Mount Arrowsmith on our right and Mt. Cokley on our left.
Frozen Waterfall en route
Among the hardiest of trees on The Saddle
Kara and her precious ice beard
Mount Arrowsmith
Photo Credit: Islandhikes.com
An amazing day off, with amazing people. I will include farm related information in tomorrow's post and thanks for reading!
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