It is time to leave Vancouver. As a good bye I will hike (climb) Goat Mountain. The trips starts with Grouse Grind. For me this is the Grind number 3. I improved my result by 3 minutes and reached my best Grind time - 1:20. I did not managed to do it under 1:15, which is a reason to try in near future again.
After short break in Grouse Mountain bistro is time to head towards my todays target Goat Mountain. I sign in for the hike and head towards first hill. The hike is steep from very beginning. I also welcome first horseflies. How can I only think they will not appear today?
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| I am not sure which of all those hills is Goat Mountain. |
Another beautiful day for hiking. The path if often hidden in wild bushes and challenging to walk safely.
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| Pathway (where?) heading towards Goat Mountain. |
I recognize the Lions, hoping Goat Mountain is not the one behind.
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| These are Lions, not the Goat. Another tempting location to see. |
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Chains - reminder of the first hike to Shannon Falls from top.
Thinking for few seconds whether I go further or back.
Being Capricorn, I continue further!
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| Done! I wish for no more chains on the way. |
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| I appreciate signs showing me the right way and the ubiquitous bear warning. |
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| Almost there - top of Goat Mountain. |
Amazing views are great reward for the climbing session.
This is most probably the last post from my Vancouver summer. I have enjoyed it a lot!!! Thank you for your attention and see you soon again somewhere on this planet!
Dear snowcat, I was worried you had left Vancouver already without letting your blog readership know. It was wonderful reading what you had been up to - from painting to hiking and exploring Vancouver Cafes. Happy traveling back home. Cheers from Hong Kong.
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