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Wandering alpine meadows

Sunday was an average sort of day, with rain lurking in the clouds, so we decided to just do some meadow wandering.

On the whole the Moosling didn’t really feel like walking, so we did a lot of carrying.

But we had the entire place to ourselves, which was nice.

And the rain even held off until we got back to the car.

On the drive back home, we were treated to the magnificent sight of an enormous herd (27) of mountain goats! I’d not seen a solitary one before, so to see so many of them was a little spectacular. They very soon flowed off and up the hill and away, and after spending a little time just staring at them, I recovered enough to at least try and take a photo…

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Biking Revelstoke III: MacPherson Trails

Post author By megan
Post date 28.7.2013
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After the sad packing up of camp, we drove into town to ride the MacPherson trail system. I spent the first hour or so following the Moosling around while he hit things with a stick.

Life as a toddler is simple, yet fun-filled.

Following the tree-beating session, I had my turn to ride. We just did a quick ride uphill, then descended Flowdown to the road. So much fun! Highly recommended.

This was followed by a lunch of burgers, burritos, and a magical form of icecream that you could drink through a straw (the Moosling was impressed by milkshakes).

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Biking Revelstoke II: Keystone Standard Basin

Post author By megan
Post date 27.7.2013
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For the second day of the Great Revelstoke Bike Trip, we gained one more member for our cycling posse, and set off to do the epic logging road drive to the trailhead of Keystone Standard Basin. This drive is even longer and more painful than the one to access Frisby Ridge, but on the plus side you’re very nearly in the alpine from the get-go.

Keystone Standard Basin was designed as a hiking trail, but is one bikes are allowed on. As a result it is more technical, with rocks, roots, and gruntier climbs than Frisby Ridge, but to make up for this – wildly spectacular views.

We made it all the way to the hut on the lake, fighting our way through the other hoards on the trail. This lake was less soporific than the one at Frisby Ridge, and we had a nice lunch by the hut, constantly hitting at bugs.

The Moosling was kicked out of the Singletrailer for a few sections – so he could have a run, and for Alex’s sake.

There were definitely a few sections where Alex had to push the Singletrailer – unlike Frisby Ridge, where the whole thing was eminently rideable.

And Alex started to look a bit worn out…

I even got a flat tyre! And won an award for the most scenic tyre-changing location ever.

Then it was back to camp again, and the menfolk went to sea in Steve’s boat. Strangely, the Moosling hopped right into the boat and immediately tried to insert the oars into the oarlocks, and then tried to row. We’re not sure what else he’s learning while he’s at his dayhome, but as long as he doesn’t know how to assemble an AK-47 we figure we should be fine.

Distance: 23km return
Elevation gain: 950 metres
Max Elevation: 2060 metres
Good with the Singletrailer: Do-able, with a persistent and strong person towing, though you’ll probably need to walk at least a few hills

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Finally biking Revelstoke I: Frisby Ridge

Post author By megan
Post date 26.7.2013
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This was a bike trip that ended up being so epic I’m going to have to split it into three posts. We’d been wanting to ride some of the trails in Revelstoke for a few years now. First up on the hit list was Frisby Ridge, just to the north-west of Revelstoke. A nice flowy trail that was built with bikes in mind, it’s a simple out on back with basically all climbing on the way out, all descending on the way back. We were hoping it would be easy enough for towing the Singletrailer (and it was).

The climbing was slow and steady, and finally we left the forest and emerged into an alpine wonderland. So many wildflowers! The views! The perfect blue skies! The alpine lakes! The perfect strip of single track! We found a few piles of snow to cross near the highpoint, and decided to drop down to the lake that’s the official end of the trail. There we had lunch, and nearly fell asleep. I suspect it’s an enchanted lake to be honest. It was very difficult to get back on my bike and ride uphill again.

I managed to avoid falling asleep on my bike, and the descent was fantastically good fun. There was a lot of yelling of “Wheeeeee! Down the hill!” from the Singletrailer.

Then it was back to the campsite, and some splashing about in the cold cold Revelstoke Lake before dinner. Day One successfully complete!

Distance: 25km return
Elevation gain: 850 metres
Max elevation: 2010 metres

Tags frisby ridge, revelstoke, tout singletrailer

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Hiking Plain of Six Glaciers for the very first time

Post author By megan
Post date 7.7.2013
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The Plain of Six Glaciers is a very popular walk from Lake Louise, and one that we’d never quite gotten around to doing. So the day after Alex and I had run a 42km trail race, it seemed like the perfect time to get out and do this family friendly hike. No doubt it did wonders for our recovery, but it wasn’t easy going on tired legs. Especially as the Moosling spotted his Ergo, remembered what life used to be like – before he had to walk everywhere – and demanded a return to a life of luxury.