Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
A park for thrill seekers. Walking across the Capilano Suspension Bridge over the Capilano river, up to 200 ft above ground. The bridge wobbles with each step. The most adventurous bridge crossing I have experienced to date. On the other side of the bridge is a temperate rain forest, with platforms spanning the trees and they are stable. Nice birds eye views of the rain forest. The park also has a cliff walk, a walkway on the side of the cliff.
Whistler
Started the day in a tour group, riding the peak to peak gondola and hiking on Blackcomb trails near the top. We saw several hoary marmots, ground squirrels living in Whistler mountains. The marmots make a high pitched whistling sound earning them the nickname "whistler". Many believe these whistling marmots contributed to the resort being named Whistler. After lunch at Roundhouse and watching a video on the construction of the peak to peak gondola, it was up to the Whistler peak for more hiking and great views.
Next day, visited the Whistler Museum. It is a large exhibit detailing the history and development of Whistler resort. Development started in the 1960s with the hope of someday hosting the winter Olympics and Whistler opened to skiing in January 1966. Known primarily as a ski resort, Whistler recently saw increasing growth during the summer months, mostly from mountain bikers. I also did a ziplining tour featuring 6 lines including the newly opened Sasquatch zipline which spans Blackcomb mountain to Whistler mountain. Sasquatch is 7000 ft long and up to 600 ft above ground. I completed the line in 120 seconds for an average speed of close to 40 mph, but taking account the speed build up at the beginning and slow down near the end, my top speed was probably over 50mph (record is around 85mph).
Zipline video
Flight, Vancouver to Los Angeles
On this flight, we flew near Mount Ranier, Mount Adams, and Mount Hood.
A park for thrill seekers. Walking across the Capilano Suspension Bridge over the Capilano river, up to 200 ft above ground. The bridge wobbles with each step. The most adventurous bridge crossing I have experienced to date. On the other side of the bridge is a temperate rain forest, with platforms spanning the trees and they are stable. Nice birds eye views of the rain forest. The park also has a cliff walk, a walkway on the side of the cliff.
Whistler
Started the day in a tour group, riding the peak to peak gondola and hiking on Blackcomb trails near the top. We saw several hoary marmots, ground squirrels living in Whistler mountains. The marmots make a high pitched whistling sound earning them the nickname "whistler". Many believe these whistling marmots contributed to the resort being named Whistler. After lunch at Roundhouse and watching a video on the construction of the peak to peak gondola, it was up to the Whistler peak for more hiking and great views.
Next day, visited the Whistler Museum. It is a large exhibit detailing the history and development of Whistler resort. Development started in the 1960s with the hope of someday hosting the winter Olympics and Whistler opened to skiing in January 1966. Known primarily as a ski resort, Whistler recently saw increasing growth during the summer months, mostly from mountain bikers. I also did a ziplining tour featuring 6 lines including the newly opened Sasquatch zipline which spans Blackcomb mountain to Whistler mountain. Sasquatch is 7000 ft long and up to 600 ft above ground. I completed the line in 120 seconds for an average speed of close to 40 mph, but taking account the speed build up at the beginning and slow down near the end, my top speed was probably over 50mph (record is around 85mph).
Zipline video
Flight, Vancouver to Los Angeles
On this flight, we flew near Mount Ranier, Mount Adams, and Mount Hood.
