Gwillim Lakes

Another weekend in the Kootenays and another adventure. This time, a group of us from the Vacuum and a few friends got together and did a backpack trip into Valhalla Provincial Park. All together there were 9 of us who headed out Saturday morning, and I don't think we could have asked for a better weekend. The weather was beautiful with not a cloud in the sky on Saturday and most of Sunday as well. The trail itself is scenic from the start, climbing over Drinnon Pass into the alpine past several glacier fed lakes. The campsite we stayed at is at the base of Lucifer Peak and is basically surrounded with unreal, sharp, pyramid shaped peaks as far as the eye can see. We did get midway up Lucifer on Sunday but ran out of time and had to head back down before reaching the summit. Something to aim for next time. I would highly recommend this hike!
Again, I've posted a couple photos here, but there are plenty more on my flickr site for your enjoyment.

A quick shout out too, to Brian - I think you may be the only one reading this blog - so thanks!