Mt.Frosty

Monach Meadows - the Alpine Larch were just starting to turn gold. Unlike most coniferous trees, these ones loose their needles every fall, just like leaves.

These are the oldest trees in North America, dating back over 2000 years. Although there are patches of these trees found in the Alberta Rockies, the only ones in BC are in Manning Park which is the Canadian extension of the North Cascade range. These Larch only exist over 2000m and Mt.Frosty, at around 2400m - is the highest peak in Manning.



Looking southwest on the summit ridge

Windy Joe Mtn. in the background


Looking back at the summit... pretty over-exposed.... but you can see the ridgeline to the top.

Wedgemount

I went up Wedgemount last Sunday... it was a completely perfect day.

Green Lake and Emerald down below, Rainbow Mtn. in the background

The final stretch winds up and through the col.... the lake is just on the other side



BCMC hut

Telegraph Cove, Tofino... and stops along the way

Telegraph Cove


Incinerator Rock

Wikkaninnish Beach, Tofino

My friend Calida

We stopped in to see Calida while we were in Campbell River.

Quadra - Breton Islands

While my parents were here, we visited with their friends on Quadra Island. I borrowed one of their Kayaks and went for a little paddle.

Everywhere I looked.... Starfish!


The Breton Islands

Murrin

This is Seamus. His mom, Cindy, is one of my favourite ladies.... She's also an amazing climber

Seamus is almost 3 and he just got his first harness.

1000 Islands

I was back East in July for a good friends wedding and enjoyed a great visit at home. Jasper is the newest addition to the family... he's pretty much the man!

Ivy Lea bridge to NY - right by my parents house.

Monday night in Vancouver

Howe Sound

Ocean Pt. from Lighthouse Park

Chicago

I extended a work trip to Chicago in July... spent a couple extra days exploring the city and even made it to Wrigley Field for a Cubs game


Looking down at Navy Pier from the John Hancock Tower

Millenium Park

Yoho

Kara and I spent a very extended weekend in Yoho near Field, BC. We hiked a bunch.... and managed to fit in an epic (mis)adventure as well as a visit with friends in Golden and a side trip to Lake Louise.

Takkakaw Falls - we camped right by the river at the base of these falls.... and had amazing weather every day.

Kicking Horse

Lake O'hara - getting here was easy.... our alternate trail down turned into a bit of work... but it was super fun nonetheless.

Moraine Lake - we had a nice rest day in the Lake and had breakfast at Laggan's and toured around...

This ones not very clear, but this was on our descent along Cataract Creek

Alaska Range

Jen and I lucked out with some clear skies and a great flight around the Alaska Range, courtesy of Talkeetna Air Taxi

We got a little glimpse of a very big range - including McKinley, Hunter, and Foraker, amongst other incredible peaks.

pretty epic!

We were spoiled with a landing on the Buckskin Glacier - Bear's tooth and Moose's tooth in the background ~ This was the highlight for me.

Just enough of a peek to guarantee a return trip!

Colorado

Nathan

Jacob

Makenzie

Nate at Lily Lake

The only pic I managed to snap after skiing!