This hike up Grouse mountain is often timed by it’s hikers because it is relatively short but very intense. The average time is about one and a half hours, the record is 25 minutes.

We knew it would be strenuous but I was still surprised. We powered on from the beginning and soon realized that a slower pace is the only way for us to get there.

We overtook quite a few people and made it to the top in one hour three minutes. Next goal: under one hour.

The Grouse view was a good reward.

After a good rest we took a little walk at the plateau at the top.

And saw a few Canadians like this bald eagle probably getting ready to be released again.

Or this vulture.

Or these brown bears.

The gondola brought us back down again.

Early morning.

Jurassic Park painted 4×4 on the road towards Whistler.

Meeting up with Burger. And her humans.

Safe crossing to the trail head.

First view point.

Burger always leading the way.

Break time.

Still frozen Petgill lake.

We made it.

Shelter.

Breathtaking view.

Burger zeroing in.

Back at home before ice cream and board games.