Sunday, October 17 2010 We woke up to sunny skies and decided to squeeze in one more hike this year, before the snow starts in the alpine. Mike had done Gimli earlier this summer, but it was foggy and raining and he barely saw the beautiful peak, so we decided to go there again. (see below) From Nakusp, it took us exactly 2 hours from our house to the trail head, packs on and ready to go.For those who like to have their 'eye on the prize', this massive rock can be seen from the parking lot. It's an easy to moderate hike through the forest, with some steeper parts so good footwear is recommended. It's a national park so no dogs are allowed. This is one impressive area, all the peaks are jagged rock cliffs, it is spectacular. To the left, more peaks towering over us. We had lunch at what seems to be 'base camp' for climbers and hikers.
We didn't see any wildlife on this trip, but we heard picas in the distance. After a quick lunch break, we continued to the left to view Mulvey Basin. Ice has already started to form on the big rock, and while we were sitting enjoying the sun, we heard this loud crash - it was the ice melting, and landing below (right on our path to get back down). This was another amazing day hiking in the Kootenays. Pretty soon, we'll slap on the snowshoes and keep exploring nature's wonders. Happy trails.(scroll down for more pictures)
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