We had an early call this morning to go on a hike! Little did we know that at just over halfway the trail was blocked by a massive tree that just fell. Had we more time we could have scaled the side of the cliff or even just climbed over. But with safety on our side and being in another country we turned back.
I could see me slipping and sliding down the 60’ embankment and into the river with all limbs broken. Or we could have just climbed up the steep slope taking an extra 15-30 minutes each way. But our time was limited with an 11am check-out time we made the decision to definitely turn back.
The hike was still great. Following along the Green River the trail was beautiful. It ran through a mix of Douglas-fir, western redcedar, western hemlock and paper birch. The entire trail was shady and absolutely gorgeous in the early morning hours.
Once we returned to basecamp we had our hot pour over coffee and finished our details for departure to head out continuing south on the Sea to Sky Highway.
The highway continued down in elevation through the spectacular town of Whistler where we stopped to use the free dump station and fresh water fill. Wow! Always amazing to see how Canada recycles. And the snow skis! Over 100’ lined up for re-cycling. Grab ‘em if ya need them!
Our drive then continued through Squamish. Then through some more spectacular scenery ever to be seen. Absolutely stunning! Definitely need to finish rating this drive!!
Porteau Cove British Columbia is where we have landed tonight for one evening. It’s all I could get. It’s a very picturesque and popular park. WOW. I can’t imagine anywhere else with better views.
On our check in at Porteau Cove Campground the ranger even told us how lucky we were to have the site we got. It’s definitely an amazing place. Once settled we took another hike with Jett. She met a new boyfriend, Lars, that she was pretty smitten with him.
Our last evening here in Canada was spent at our campsite. Enjoying the most spectacular views, across the Howe Sound, that we have seen in Canada. Right behind our campsite we watched a harbor seal for a few hours continuously dive for food and sleep. And just like that with the most perfect timing … the seas died down for the evening and we enjoyed the best campfire yet.
Tomorrow will be our last and hopefully our easiest border crossing yet. Lower 48 here we come! Both Tim and I are sad to be departing not only Canada but what we feel is our last and closest connection to Alaska. Washington State here we come!!
Sunset: 7:52 pm
Sunrise: 6:32 am
Elevation: 20’
Miles from home:
3,222 miles
Miles driven:
11,313.2 miles
Wildlife viewings:
Harbor Seal
Seagulls
Common Loon
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