My heart loves these mountains. Any mountains will do, but because I live amongst these beauties, this is where my heart beats.
I quite often oogle and ogle at all the switchback logging roads around here while on Google Earth, and dream of the time I’ll go. But, my piddly little van would never ever make it to the top, or even near. And that irritates the hell outta’ me.
I got an invite yesterday…. I went with Kelsie and Doug to the top of 5000 foot Stoneman Mountain. It was absolutely one of my favourite day trips since I’ve lived here in Hope.
I think we crossed 5 bridges and 2 different valleys. The only wildlife we saw were Ravens, plenty of other birds, and a few Trout. Not surprising though as Doug’s truck runs on propane and was as loud as a freakin’ freight train. Oh, and the proof that were indeed other critters around. Bear scat and Elk prints. Without further adieu…here’s the trout, poop and print.
It was a really great few hours! Thanks for the invite Kelsie and Doug!
I quite often oogle and ogle at all the switchback logging roads around here while on Google Earth, and dream of the time I’ll go. But, my piddly little van would never ever make it to the top, or even near. And that irritates the hell outta’ me.
I got an invite yesterday…. I went with Kelsie and Doug to the top of 5000 foot Stoneman Mountain. It was absolutely one of my favourite day trips since I’ve lived here in Hope.
I think we crossed 5 bridges and 2 different valleys. The only wildlife we saw were Ravens, plenty of other birds, and a few Trout. Not surprising though as Doug’s truck runs on propane and was as loud as a freakin’ freight train. Oh, and the proof that were indeed other critters around. Bear scat and Elk prints. Without further adieu…here’s the trout, poop and print.
The first valley…where I willed the bears to come out and start lumbering around. Which they didn’t.
What is wrong with these trees? Sad looking things…
And down to the valley above…
Heading up…
Came to this mess, realized we were only about 100 feet from the top and stopped.
And the foliage…a Wild Yellow Raspberry…and only one!
It was a really great few hours! Thanks for the invite Kelsie and Doug!
3 Comments:
This was a wonderful journey and I will have to definately come out there eh.
I especially liked the mountain top shots nearer to the end/.
love you.
The few hours spent reaching and being on top of that mountain was exhilarating. I could build a cabin and hermit my life away up there!
Yes, do please come and visit soon!
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