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.