Friday, May 30, 2014

Squamish Gondola - May 24


We checked out the new Squamish Gondola this weekend (and saw an entirely new side of the Chief). Up top are well groomed trails worth an hour of wandering around that lead through amazing variety of trees to very scenic views, plus a suspension bridge and restaurant. Also a bunch of bolted climbs and longer trails, one going over to Habrich, another towards Sky Pilot. We explored the Sky Pilot trail but didn't want to do battle with snow/slide alder mess and turned around after 45 min. Later I checked out the Habrich trail which is much nicer as it follows a route over granite bluffs to great views and tasty berry fields (later in summer).