Saturday, June 25, 2016
ICELAND June 9-20
1. Happy Campers 2 Camper Van plus little green tent
Blue lagoon - face masks
Camped Pingveller National Park
2. Snorkel at Silfra 4 degree water with dry suit, purest water in the world filtered by volcanic rock. Snorkel between north america and euroasia continents, can see further than 150m.
Geysir, hike up lupin hill, Gullfoss waterfall - largest waterfall in Iceland, Skogafoss waterfall - hike the steps to the top of fall, Reynisfrangur black beach with basal columns, rogue camping off Rd 214 near Vik.
3. Skaftafell hike to waterfall and black basal columns, view of expansive glacier. Jokulsarlon Glacier lagoon, massive icebergs breaking off glacier and floating out to sea, waves carrying these bergs on to a black sand volcanic beach. Camp at Stafafell in big field with pink sky. Eat Langonstein in Hofn. Hot pots (thermal pools) with view of a glacier. Met climbing people here.
4. Drive coast up beautiful valley, switch backs along waterfall. Drove the mtns out to Seydisfjorour an artsy town where they shipped house built from Norway to be reconstructed here. Filmed - secret life of walter mitty. Camped at Myvatn lake (Bjarg) goooorgeous campsite right on the lake, Went to Gamti Baerinn pub for beers and arctic char on geysir bread. BBQ chicken and veg near the water at campsite.
5. Grjotagja caves - swam in the L/dark side of the caves hotspring. Walked the rim of Hverfel crater. Dimmuborgir lava field is quite touristy. Drive to Akureyri and camped south of town at Hamrar. Gorgeous town, good skiing north of Ak. Pizza on bbq back at camp watching pink sunset.
6. Run trails up the mtn to beautiful lookout of all of Akureyri, longest fjiord in Iceland 60km with snowtop volcanoes in the background. Horseback ride Icelandic horses which have a 5th gait and are smaller than regular horses, got to gallop a few stretches through the coastline and hills. Boat to Grimsey island at 1800 to make it to the arctic circle and see puffins. Saw many humpback whales surface feeding while watching the gorgeous sunset cruising away from the arctic circle.
7. Drove to West Fjiord to rogue camp - seal came up to our campsite, gorgeous drive along the coast. Lots of wine to drink :)
8. Drive to Reykjavic - camp at campground - Radiohead
9. Tour Reykjavik, fish and chips meals, bar hop home (London bar)
10. View point from top of church, Harpa concert hall, yummy bakery, viking ship at harbour and headed to festival. Of Monster and Men were amaaaaaazing. Die Antwoord unreal!
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
JAPAN POWDER 2016
Hakkaido Japan Backcountry ski trip Jan 15-30 2016
Jan 15 - Untapped Hostel in Sapporo
Jan 16 - Drive Sapporo to Niseko to stay in pink round house, lunch in Hirafu
Jan 17 - Ski in Niseko area, Gisiki onset afterwards nearby. Skinned up to peak and saw natural onsen
Jan 18 - Yotei Volcano tried to summit but storm came in, high winds and had to turn around, sushi dinner in Kutchan that night.
Jan 19 - Gisiki onsen ski behind the building and moved to the area we skied the first day. Udon dinner in Kutchan in this lovely ladies little home/restaurant one cook and tried traditional meals
Jan 20 - Rusutsu Mtn resort 4hr day pass, lots of great fresh pow in tree runs. Seafood sushi dinner in Kutchan and then Ramen dinner :)
Jan 21 - Shirabitsu*** - best run of life, last run down the open face, great tree runs, beautiful view of Yotei, ski out at sunset, just amazing. Ate at restaurant in Rusutsu all you can eat and cook yourself Lamb dinner with kegs on the table.
Jan 22 - Drive from Pink house in Niseko to Sounkyo (9hrs driving in a snowstorm) stayed at Hotel Taisetsu in a traditional royacan overlooking national park mtns with rooftop onsen and buffet style meals. Ice sculpture festival
Jan 23 - Skin up to peak of Kurodake, rope tow down for maintenance. Long day, beautiful scenery, windy at top. ice sculptures, fireworks, onsen, buffet dinner
Jan 24 - Drive from Sounkyo to Asahidake - stay in long cabin in Daisetsuzan National park. Take one ride up gondola, see steaming volcano, sunset tour and rundown. Delicious home cooked meals at the long cabin.
Jan 25 - drive 1.5hrs ski Tokachidake - expansive terrain, parked at upper parking lot near onsen/hostel, tour, bootback and found an area to lap a few runs. COLD. Red onsen (full of iron), Icebar party at La Vista hotel down the road in national park
Jan 26 - Lazy morning, half day at Asahidake mtn with gondola assist. Very mellow terrain.
Jan 27 - Drive to Tokachidake***** parked at lower parking lot, amazing pow, tree runs, 500m vertical, ski through gully, open areas, unreal. visited outdoor missed onsen
Jan 28 - Tokachidake**** AMAZING :)
Jan 29 - Drive Asahidake to Sapporo, yummy ramen lunch, shopping, karaoke, big night at A life
Jan 30 - Fly home to Canada
Jan 15 - Untapped Hostel in Sapporo
Jan 16 - Drive Sapporo to Niseko to stay in pink round house, lunch in Hirafu
Jan 17 - Ski in Niseko area, Gisiki onset afterwards nearby. Skinned up to peak and saw natural onsen
Jan 18 - Yotei Volcano tried to summit but storm came in, high winds and had to turn around, sushi dinner in Kutchan that night.
Jan 19 - Gisiki onsen ski behind the building and moved to the area we skied the first day. Udon dinner in Kutchan in this lovely ladies little home/restaurant one cook and tried traditional meals
Jan 20 - Rusutsu Mtn resort 4hr day pass, lots of great fresh pow in tree runs. Seafood sushi dinner in Kutchan and then Ramen dinner :)
Jan 21 - Shirabitsu*** - best run of life, last run down the open face, great tree runs, beautiful view of Yotei, ski out at sunset, just amazing. Ate at restaurant in Rusutsu all you can eat and cook yourself Lamb dinner with kegs on the table.
Jan 22 - Drive from Pink house in Niseko to Sounkyo (9hrs driving in a snowstorm) stayed at Hotel Taisetsu in a traditional royacan overlooking national park mtns with rooftop onsen and buffet style meals. Ice sculpture festival
Jan 23 - Skin up to peak of Kurodake, rope tow down for maintenance. Long day, beautiful scenery, windy at top. ice sculptures, fireworks, onsen, buffet dinner
Jan 24 - Drive from Sounkyo to Asahidake - stay in long cabin in Daisetsuzan National park. Take one ride up gondola, see steaming volcano, sunset tour and rundown. Delicious home cooked meals at the long cabin.
Jan 25 - drive 1.5hrs ski Tokachidake - expansive terrain, parked at upper parking lot near onsen/hostel, tour, bootback and found an area to lap a few runs. COLD. Red onsen (full of iron), Icebar party at La Vista hotel down the road in national park
Jan 26 - Lazy morning, half day at Asahidake mtn with gondola assist. Very mellow terrain.
Jan 27 - Drive to Tokachidake***** parked at lower parking lot, amazing pow, tree runs, 500m vertical, ski through gully, open areas, unreal. visited outdoor missed onsen
Jan 28 - Tokachidake**** AMAZING :)
Jan 29 - Drive Asahidake to Sapporo, yummy ramen lunch, shopping, karaoke, big night at A life
Jan 30 - Fly home to Canada
WEST COAST TRAIL ADVENTURE
west coast of Vancouver island June 29-July 3 2015
SLUG life forever: Kira (fairypants), Terry (bearbum), Liam (bad breath) , Camille (rasharm)
Campsites (5 nights)
1. Darling River 14km
2. Tsusiat Falls 25km
3. Cribs Creek 42km
4. Cullite Creek 58km
5. Thrasher Cove 70km
Day 1
leave on bus at 0645 to Bamfield arrive at 1300
1500 leave Bamfield and hike to campsite Darling River 2000
- whales, lg bald eagle, hammock hang and fire on beach
Day 2
1120 Darling River hike to Tsusiat Falls 1600
- whales, eagles, swim in the falls, beach fire
Day 3
1020 Tsusiat Falls hike to Cribs Creek 1940
- found whale bones, beach fire, Ninat crossing on little ferry, crabshack ate salmon and halibut
Day 4
1045 Cribs Creek hike to Cullite Creek 2030
- stop to swim at Walbran, big ladders, lighthouse, beautiful day, stop for Burgers at Chez Moniques, boys lost rum in the ocean and found, gorgeous sunset, beach fire
Day 5
1235 Cullite Creek hike to Thrasher cove 2100
- stop to swim at Camper Creek, went Owen point route when tide was low enough, lots of bouldering, beach fire, last night
Day 6
Eary? Thrasher cove to Ferry end of trip. Went to local pub for pitchers of beer and more seafood before catching bus back to Victoria
Amazing Amazing Trip!
SLUG life forever: Kira (fairypants), Terry (bearbum), Liam (bad breath) , Camille (rasharm)
Campsites (5 nights)
1. Darling River 14km
2. Tsusiat Falls 25km
3. Cribs Creek 42km
4. Cullite Creek 58km
5. Thrasher Cove 70km
Day 1
leave on bus at 0645 to Bamfield arrive at 1300
1500 leave Bamfield and hike to campsite Darling River 2000
- whales, lg bald eagle, hammock hang and fire on beach
Day 2
1120 Darling River hike to Tsusiat Falls 1600
- whales, eagles, swim in the falls, beach fire
Day 3
1020 Tsusiat Falls hike to Cribs Creek 1940
- found whale bones, beach fire, Ninat crossing on little ferry, crabshack ate salmon and halibut
Day 4
1045 Cribs Creek hike to Cullite Creek 2030
- stop to swim at Walbran, big ladders, lighthouse, beautiful day, stop for Burgers at Chez Moniques, boys lost rum in the ocean and found, gorgeous sunset, beach fire
Day 5
1235 Cullite Creek hike to Thrasher cove 2100
- stop to swim at Camper Creek, went Owen point route when tide was low enough, lots of bouldering, beach fire, last night
Day 6
Eary? Thrasher cove to Ferry end of trip. Went to local pub for pitchers of beer and more seafood before catching bus back to Victoria
Amazing Amazing Trip!
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