Hey, it's #WaterfallWednesday ! How about this partial view of Myra Falls, in Strathcona Park, on Vancouver Island? Sometimes we tend to frame the entire waterfall but I prefer to focus on the most interesting parts.
If you have a chance to visit Myra Falls, it is at its best at the end of winter when snow melts.
A #rainbow spans over #MountWashington. As seen from the #XCountrySki & #snowshoeing trails through #StrathconaPark.
#VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #BritishColumbia #Westcoast #Canada #Snow #Winter #nature #ParadiseMeadows #BeautifulDay #photography #VancouverIsland #ComoxValley
A peaceful #WinterWonderland on the #XCountrySki & #snowshoeing trails at #MountWashington - running throughout #StrathconaPark in the #ComoxValley on #VancouverIsland.
#VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #BritishColumbia #Westcoast #Canada #Snow #Winter #nature #ParadiseMeadows #BeautifulDay #photography
A quick solo trip up Jacks Trail with the goal of Mount Albert Edward. I made great progress on the first day, reaching Ruth Masters Lake, after the slog up to the alpine. On day two I travelled to the summit of Mount Albert Edward with some exceptional views. On the way I was fortunate to see several Vancouver Island White-tailed Ptarmigan, boy do they blend in with their feathered camouflage against the rock. Ruth Masters lake was a beauty as always and even a snow cave remained for exploration. Final night I camped atop Jacks Trail at the tarns. Great time, lots of bugs, cool nights.
Trip Video
I met the Ramblers group for 9am at the Flower Ridge trailhead. Our group of six set out just after 9am. We got to the ridge in about four hours and continued along for another hour or so to camp. It was windy on the ridge but the sun was out, so my gear finally had a chance to dry.
After a solid night’s sleep, we had a casual start to the day departing camp at 9am. Our goal for the day was Central Crags, the summit of this mountain is just over 1650 metres. We made our way along Flower Ridge gaining and losing elevation as we went. The ridge is wide and open offerings lots of different paths and perspectives along their way. The Septimus Rosseau massif started to come into view topped by a thick layer of cloud, but we caught great views of the hanging glacier and snow fields.
Near the end of the ridge, we start to turn east approaching the objective. Green Lake becomes visible down below, shimmering a deep bright blue color. We picked our way along the ridge through some mildly exposed sections before climbing to the top of Central Crags. It took us 3.5 hours from camp. We enjoy the summit and views while an eagle soars past. There is cell signal at the top, so I was able to send a quick photo out to Jessica.
Back along the ridge we go, it turned out to be able 7.5km each way. At camp we rest. I decided to jump in the tarn and get a refreshing dip in. We had a lovely evening with pleasant weather. The sunset was inspiring and some of the clouds lifted allowing for great views towards Septimus and Henshaw.
In the morning we made our way down from Flower Ridge. It took us 3 hours to return to the car.
Trip Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL3rM2leApE
https://exploring.michaelpaskevicius.com/2023/08/flower-ridge-to-central-crags/
#AlpineHiking #Hiking #IslandMountainRamblers #StrathconaPark #VancouverIsland
I arrived at the Crest Mountain trailhead at noon. The trail is well established and meanders through switchbacks up to the ridge. You gain just over 1100 metres to meet the first lake. The journey to the lake took me just under three hours.
I gathered water and explored the area around the lake looking for a campsite. I decided to stay on the ridge with great views across the valley to Kings Peak and Wolf Mountain. I also had a magnificent view directly into the Elk River Valley.
Having established camp, I decided to walk about and make my way to the Crest Mountain summit. There are many paths to the summit and one can find their own way across the alpine ridge. I meandered East to get a good view of Big Den Mountain before making the turn towards Crest. From the ridge lake you need to gain about 150 metres to reach the summit, but there are many ups and down along the way. It’s a pretty ridge and there are several tarns scattered along the route with some established campsites along the way.
I took it slow, and it was about one hour to reach the summit of Crest. It’s very easy-going and it’s a simple walk up. Views opened up to the East once on the summit.
Back at camp I ate dinner, enjoyed the views across the valley, and turned in early.
I woke around midnight to rain coming down. The wind had kicked up as well. This continued right through the night. By morning I was in my tent waiting for the rain to ease up. In this time i finished my book and enjoyed the later start. I ended up waiting till about 10am before finally facing the inevitable. A very wet pack up and walk back down the mountain to my car.
Once down and in dry clothes I made tracks for Gold River for lunch.
Trip Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZXlkCuDaS8
https://exploring.michaelpaskevicius.com/2023/08/crest-mountain-hike/
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