Elevation Gain

We covered a lot of elevation on July 7. From the marshes of Burnaby Lake to to the sub-alpine of the summit reached by the Squamish gondola.

A rainy start on Saturday morning for a 6.5 km jog through the west side trail
system of Burnaby Lake.

The marshes of Burnaby Lake.

Then it was a quick trip up to Squamish to ascend the new(ish) gondola. We'd been checking the online summit viewcam all morning to ensure we'd have a clear view when were arrived. No use paying to be all socked in with clouds. Turns out they offer a half price deal after 5 pm. Perfect.

Fortunately our group of eight fit perfectly in a gondola.

Eight is enough (to fill a cab).

This is our vehicle du jour.

I'd hate to have been drawn the short straw to hang that Canada flag.

There's a suspension bridge at the top.

As would be expected, the view is spectacular from the top.

A couple of waterfalls were visible from the summit trail system.