| Looming over Squamish is the mighty Stawamus Chief, straight
ahead. In a couple hours I will be at the top of the middle section, also
known as Peak #2. |
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I'm planning on taking the trail up, but there are plenty
of crazy people who simply climb the face of the Chief. These three pictures
should give you a bit of an idea of... |
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the size...
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of the rock...
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| The climbing begins right away with a steep and seemingly
endless set of steps. If you can survive the first ten minutes, you will
probably surive the rest of the hike fine. |
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Ten minutes into the hike and I am already exhausted. |
| Fortunately, there is a lovely spot to cool off. |
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Ahhh, much better! |
| Halfway up I contemplated taking the quick way down until
I realized that I forgot to pack my parachute... |
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A rare flat portion of the trail. Here I ignore the trail
heading to peak #1 and strive forward to the second peak. |
| Lots of rocks and trees as I near the top... |
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A steep climb up ahead and I will climb out of the shadows
and back into the sunlight. A series of chains are bolted into the rock
to help people climb the last portions. |
| There's even a ladder to finish off the final climb into
daylight. |
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Voila, up on the top and into the scorching sun. How
do these trees grow out of solid rock? |
| Ooooh, all this hard climbing! |
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I stand at the edge of the great precipice, taking in
the marvelous view... |
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