Golden Ears is a sort of “must do” for any Vancouver hiker. It is high enough, has permanent snow field and close to the city, so can be done in one day. I am traditionally avoid such places until my last year in a city. Without any reason and without intention. So, my first climb to Golden Ears happen in my last year in Vancouver.
Mountains have temper. Usually it is not good temper. Not necessary bad, just not good. So does Golden Ears. You ignore me? I will pay you back.
The weather forecast promised sunny, clear sky. We saw sun once, very shortly. Heavy clouds and rain sometimes. From altitude 1000 meters the frog appeared.
Behind this grey wall the neighbors descent should present.
Blueberry blooms between the snow patches.
On Panorama Ridge the visibility was turn on partly, but for very short time. We didn’t see the summit itself (expect directly under our feet).
View along the Panorama Ridge.
Summit
And quick break in the clouds at our descent.
Formal facts:
Summint altitude – 1700 meters
rout – 24 ΠΊΠΌ
elevation gain – 1500 meters
