Mount Washington Ski Hill
August 17
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We had never visited here before so were not sure what to expect. This is approaching the Alpine Lodge with stores and a restaurant.
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This "MIle High" ski lift goes WAAAAY up the mountain. This time of year you can ride up and go hiking or ride back down.
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We took the ride to the top. The views out over the surrounding mountains are amazing.
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Near the top of the lift is an "Inukshuk Gallery" where visitor are invited to make their own "Inukshuk."
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A closer look at one of the Inukshuk.
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The ground around the lift is quite rough in the summer, but there were some trails that were smoother walking.
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Looking out over the lift, Strathcona Provincial Park and Helen Mackenzie Lake
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And this sign tells about the mountain we are looking at.
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Looking west over the ski village, and the mountains and lakes of Strathcona Park.
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The alpine village where we started is way below.
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Clouds over Strathcona Park to the west..
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This peak is Mount Albert Edward.
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The "Whiskey Jacks" came to anyone who put up a hand, whether they had food or not!
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His real name is "Gray Jay" or Canada Jay (Perisoreus canadensis according to Wikipedia.) The nickname "whiskey jack" is said to come from the Cree word Wee-sah-ka-chak" which means trickster.
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When we were at the top clouds obscured our view of the Georgia Strait to the east, but we had glimpses from the highway on the way back.
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