For this retreat, I came prepared to hike. I was loving being at my cabin so much that for a fleeting few minutes I said ditch the hiking and enjoy cabin fever. Then I came to my senses, I can have it all, hike in the morning then embrace cabin fever for the balance of the day. The trailhead for Boom Lake is a mere fifteen minute drive from my cabin. There were two other vehicles in the parking lot when I arrived just before nine. I assumed they belonged to backpackers who spent the night somewhere, both vehicles were frosty looking. It went down to 3C last night.
I was last here in January of 2023, it was a winter wonderland. It was nice to see the area dressed in autumn shades. Yes, you need to be able to quickly draw your bear spray. I practiced! I was very vocal tbe entire way to Boom Lake. I did have one scare, it was my shadow!
beautiful colours along the trail
Dark-eyed Junco
how perfect is nature, this was growing on the side of the trail
Spruce Grouse
the pattern on the side of a rock
This heart was calling out to me from the middle of the trail.
I picked it up to transport it.
This was my first view when I arrived at Boom Lake.
Before doing anything, I needed to capture my destination shot!
This is where I transported the heart to.
It measures about two inches in size.
Time came to settle down for awhile.
I did not take photos on the return. I did chat with many others who were on their way in. I stopped counting at twenty-one. I arrived back at my vehicle feeling very pleased that I accomplished this hike. I was feeling more excited to get back to my cabin to feel that fever on my deck, inside on the sofa, during a nap in the bed, having beer and chips in the sun with my feet up, hearing the birds, squirrels and chipmunks. I bring a whole new meaning to the term cabin fever! Now to get on with enjoying the evening!
That's a beautiful area and it doesn't seem like a long or difficult hike. So it will be interesting to see where you go tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful everywhere along the 93S into Kootenay National Park. The hike was the perfect distance and elevation gain to give it a go carrying a full backpack and using my poles the entire distance. Anything more would have been too much.
DeleteThat sounds like a perfect place and your photos as always are beautiful. I can see a painting coming from that last photo. B x
ReplyDeleteOh geesh, I had to go look at what that last photo was. That would be took complicated for me to paint.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed following your hike, the view of Boom Lake is gorgeous. Your photos are awesome!
The cabin sounds like a great place for some relax time too.
Take care, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.
It was the perfect hike for this day and it was so nice to only have to drive fifteen minutes to get back to my cabin afterwards.
DeleteOh, how lovely this is - the hike, the views, the colour of the water, and healthy you! Enjoy the cabin fever!
ReplyDeleteEverything about this day was lovely and I was overjoyed to complete the hike and feel fine although tired.
DeleteSounds like it was a very fulfilling day from every aspect, both outside & in! But what’s with the bear spray..I thought you were “going where no bear has gone before”??? ❤️Norma
ReplyDeleteHa!Ha! Believe me, I was on a higher alert a little more than normal!
DeleteYou placed your 'heart' in the perfect position!
ReplyDeleteHaHa it was the only place where it would stay straight up!
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