Hiking the Ridge

 

After a 45 minute, steep switchback climb

beginning near the Coquihalla highway rest area,

the hike to Needle peak, on a gorgeous sunny day,

 continuous along the ridge...

 

...with open views on both sides,

showing layer upon layer of mountains.

 

also see previous post here

 

 

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My Garden - "Summer Storm"

 

A few days ago my Hibiscus (Rose Mallow)

bloomed for the first time...

 

...it is so exciting to see these humongous flowers

open their faces... 

 

... to grace our lives with their beauty.

This Hibiscus, with it's 10 inch flowers is

appropriately called Summer Storm

(Hibiscu Summerific "Summer Storm")

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http://jannolson.blogspot.ca/2013/09/share-your-cup-thursday-73.html
http://www.kathewithane.com/
http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/09/181st-inspire-me-tuesday.html
http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.ca/2013/09/tuesdays-at-our-home-27.html
Garden Party  - http://www.anoregoncottage.com/

Barn - Rustic Red

 

I love the red paint on this rustic shed,

 

bringing out the texture of the wood.

 

The leaning door adds an element of charm.

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http://bluffareadaily.blogspot.ca/

Fencing Arrangement

 

An interesting array of fencing and gates

make do in this Alberta cattle yard.

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Friday Fences   http://lifeaccordingtojanandjer.blogspot.ca/

Cloud Cap Mountain

 

We often travel the Yellowhead highway to Alberta,

...and one of the highlights of the trip is Mt. Robson,

the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies,

and the second highest in BC,

(after Mt. Waddington).

 

On a clear day, as you drive around a curve on highway 16,

the mountain jumps up at you and

dominates the view,

taking your breath away.

 

 

The summit is often obscured in clouds,

and is famous for its terrible weather conditions

for those attempting to climb to the summit..

(there is only a 10% summit rate)

Hence the nickname Cloud Cap Mountain.

Coquihalla Highway

 

Hiking up the trail above the Coquihalla Summit,

on a beautiful day,

allows for widespread views all around.

The Coquihalla Highway

in the valley below

allows motorists to travel quickly

from the coast to central BC.

 

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