Panorama Ridge

One of the last beautiful days before the fall rain sets in, Lindsey and I decided to take the day and try our hands on a round trip 30 km hike up to Panorama Ridge. I didn't really ask, I more or less told her that this is what we were doing. 8 hrs later we were happy to be back at the car and driving to a friends place for a pasta dinner. Amazing end to an amzing day. Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of how beautiful it really was. It trully doesn't get much better than this.



Climbing to Panorama Ridge



Panorama Ridge



Garibaldi Lake from Panorama Ridge



Black Tusk in the distance while Lindsey tries to eat lunch with gloves on



Close up of Black Tusk



Garibaldi Lake with the mountain range int he Background

Been Too Long

So, I've been feeling under the weather for the last week and a bit, and if anyone knows me, I don't do well with sick. I am a little bit of a suck, it's mainly because I'm not out doing my normal stuff, running, working out, but this time I am still biking to work every day which is at least keeping me sane. So the plan was and I think still is to start my training next week, hopefully if all goes well and I'm feeling better, well starting to now, finally. But I have been missing my trail runs that is for sure.

The last real run was my race at 5 peaks, and by the way I convinced my wife to finally race a trail race, and she did amazing, hopefully she will embrase this first race and run a few more along the way. I was actually hoping for some pictures on the 5 peaks web site to post but nothing worth posting.

Now is the time to start the long process of training for that 50 miller that I'm hoping to do in the spring, it will be tough, with hunting season in full swing and skiing season just around the corner, and also Linds and I looking for our firts house to purchase, possibly in North Van, keeping my figures crossed we find something worth while. I will have to pick my running days very carefully for the next 6 months, but it wouldn't be a chanlange if I had all the time in the world to spend training.

So, I will try and start posting my weekly runs and mileage to keep everyone in the loop, hopfully Linds and I will find a few races to do along the way to keep things interesting, that is if she decides to train with me. Doesn't really matter though, she already runs 3 days a week without even a scheduled race in her future so I'm sure she can handle just about anything I throw at her ;)