non scale - I hiked the Sea to Summit trail from the base

bio01979

to the summit of the Sea to Sky Gondola today

I basically climbed a mountain today well half of one haha

1000m elevation gain over 9.8 km - most of the elevation gain is in the first 2/3 of the hike. If I had to guess I would say the last 4 km have an elevation rise of 200m if that.

I am fat (I hate saying this but I was 272.2 this morning when I weighed myself) and out of shape so it took me way longer than most people 6 hrs 8 mins. But my philosophy is that the longer it takes the more calories I burn

I was passed a lot but I don't care I feel so proud that I did it my friends will likely never see this but I am so grateful that they did it with me and never made me feel bad for being so slow. (I felt bad anyway though lol)

That hike is too hard on my chronic low back issues and I had to take percocet when I got home so I think I will stick to the Sky Pilot Valley trail and the Skyline Ridge Trails in the future which are only 2-3 hrs and about 500m elevation change

had to share though most won't care So proud

bio01979

this is the view from the top



the start of the hike is probably a bit lower than the elevation of the highway in the distance

greengnome1977

Good for you! Hiking is so rewarding, especially with those views

greengnome1977

Just saw you're from Quesnel! That's my mother's home town Extra kuddos for you then lol

bio01979

lol thanks in Squamish now though I should probably change that

Quesnel was nice good little city

yes the views are amazing and I love hiking

geminside

Hey, you know what??? YOU DID IT!!! That is all that matters!

Workinonit123

So proud of you. Beautiful ! The scenery is nice, too.

CindyMarcuzAdams

What a NSV... something to be so proud of.

geminside

H0llyG0lightly

Great job not letting your weight hold you back.

Play_outside

Wow way to go! What do you think of the gondola...I am sad they put it in. I lived in Squamish for a couple of years and just loved it there! The whole Sea to Sky valley is just amazing!
Anyway, great accomplishment!

manicautumn

Oooh, that's awesome.

That's on my "to-do" list when I work my way up to a decent fitness level.

apriltrainer

Wow what a view! Good job on the hike! Nature rewarded you with beauitful scenery!

bio01979

Wow way to go! What do you think of the gondola...I am sad they put it in. I lived in Squamish for a couple of years and just loved it there! The whole Sea to Sky valley is just amazing!
Anyway, great accomplishment!

I love the gondola I have a season pass and great access to the back country trails at the top

bio01979

Hey, you know what??? YOU DID IT!!! That is all that matters!

thanks and love the image

bio01979

Wow what a view! Good job on the hike! Nature rewarded you with beauitful scenery!

thanks

I can't believe where I get to live, seeing scenery like that everyday

bio01979

Oooh, that's awesome.

That's on my "to-do" list when I work my way up to a decent fitness level.

do it! my fitness level isn't awesome

there are a few spots that are pretty technical though, so be prepared for that