12 Ramblers were keen to get out for a hike despite the discouraging weather forecast. It turned out to be a cool day, but as there was no wind it was a comfortable temperature for the climb (-3) to Rummel Pass. The paving on Hwy 40 (even on a Sunday) caused delays in getting to the trailhead, so we started hiking around 10 and reached the Pass about 1pm, with a few snack breaks along the way.
The morning was cloudy, but there were still some views to be had, with the larches at maximum goldness.
There were patches of sunshine and clearing skies for our return trip.
We took the winter trail on our route up but decided to brave the summer trail that has a ledgy section on our return. Others had been on that snowy trail earlier in the day making it a bit icy, so care had to be taken.
There was a light covering of new snow on the lower trail increasing to about 5” at the Pass. We didn’t see much wildlife, just this grouse that was a couple of feet from the trail and quite unconcerned with us and a Whiskeyjack.
Thanks to a cheerful group for joining me on this wintery hike: Ron(p),Ricardo,Susan,Bill,Jeannette,Inge,Clifton,David,Cathy,Lenard,Cristina from Barb(c,s,p)