An AUTUMNAL LOOP
With the fall sneaking up and a weather forecast promising sunny days, going on a long ride before hibernating for the season was tempting. Thus, in the last week of September, I loaded my V-Strom and headed north on B.C.’s Sea to Sky Highway, a road I’ve ridden countless times. The delight of twists and turns in breathtaking forest and mountain landscapes always make a perfect recipe for my riding enjoyment.
A few kilometres before the junction with Hwy 97, the road runs parallel with Pavillon Lake; the vegetation reflecting in the deep blue water creates a vibrant contrast of colours.
As I continued north, I couldn’t stop thinking that my initial plan for 2020 was to go east on a journey that I have had in mind for more than 10 years. A road trip across Canada, from Vancouver to St John’s, NL, and a return across the States back to Vancouver. Sadly, this trip is back on the wish list … until better days. However, I was more than happy to be on the road.
In late afternoon I reached Lac la Hache Provincial Park, where I pitched my tent at an agreeable campsite under a canopy of Douglas fir trees. The highway’s background noise was swiftly drowned out by the relaxing crackling of my campfire.
Great Bear Rainforest
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