Whistler/Pemberton Hiking
whistler/ pemberton
some of my favourites
Joffre lake
attempted july 2018
joffre lake hike attempt. overdue for a epic fail; can't even be mad.
- 3am wake up, shower and out the door by 330am, pick up kass by 345am
- fill the car up, mcdonalds coffee stop fail, second stop coffee success.
- en-route, pee stop in pemberton.
- no signal, no one read the driving directions = missed a turn, drove an extra 50-61.7km to a dead end in a reserve.
- back tracked and found joffre lake 262km later.
- 8am arrival, 4 hours later, pouring rain, no proper rain gear.
- we cannot leave without making the most of it, 3 minute walk to first lake.
- J: go stand on that log completely submerged in water . K: okay!
- Nairn waterfall pit stop, sun starts to come out, soaked sneakers = screwed.
- 185km back
- home by noon.
tips: read the driving directions, don't reply on cell service and GPS. prepare for rainy weather.
Garibaldi Lake
sept 2017
garibaldi lake enroute to panorama ridge.
- garibaldi only; 18km round trip & 850m elevation gain
- gradual uphill climb
- lots of switch backs.
tip: the water is apparently colder than you think. remember, it's glacier run off.
Panorama Ridge
sept 2017
longest hike to date.
- 30km and 1,520m elevation gain
- 9 hours
- 54,000 steps
- 2 friends
- one epic day
- for the view.
- worth it for the sore feet and bloody toes.
tips: wear proper hiking shoes? the downhill on the way back is a killer on the toes, bring snacks and lunch, pack layers and gloves, walking poles don't do sh**, when you want to give up- don't.
Meager Creek
hot springs sept 2017
My very first overnight hike; what an adventure and humbling experience.
- 26km round trip
- over 5 hours of hiking each way
- natural hot springs, two sets of pools.
- camping beside the river, fall asleep to the sound of rushing water
- portable potties
- only accessible by foot
tips: 4x4 car is recommended or you will be hiking even farther than you want, leave early enough so you aren't pitching a tent in the dark, hiking with camping gear is hard, bring lots of water or a water filter, pack enough food, don't forget a bathing suit, bring tea light candles, bug spray and toilet paper.