Summer 2007 hikes

We have managed to get out for some great hikes this summer...

First up was Mt. Becher in Courtenay - camera batteries died before the top so we didn't get any pictures (you would think by now we would know to carry spares...). Most of the hike ended up being on snow - surprising for July - which made for a fun slide down.

Next was The Chief...on the way down from the first peak we decided we needed a bit more exercise so we went up the 2nd peak and from there we went on to the 3rd peak - cool to get higher on each one and still have the awesome view





























On the August long weekend we went to Manning Park and hiked the Skyline II trail. We had no idea the views would be so spectacular - Hozomeen Mtn in the North Cascades is amazing and there are great views of the peak from many spots along the trail. The mosquitoes and black flies at the Mowich campground were fierce - thank goodness for Deet - so next time we will be finding a quiet spot on the ridge trail to pitch our tent.





























Last weekend we met Allison in Golden Ears and hiked up Alouette Mtn - unfortunately we didn't get much of a view at the top but it was still a nice hike - and a reasonable grade - not too hard on the knees on the way down.