The Lions - October 2, 2010.

Here are some pictures from our hike up The Lions.

As described in a previous post, the trail starts from Lions Bay and follows a logging road for several kilometers before leveling out and traversing the mountainside.

Everyone at our first stop

Once again the trail climbs - this time through a mix of scree slopes and fallen trees before arriving at an exposed ridge that provides the first good views of our goal - the summit of the West Lion.

View of the West Lion on our ascent

View of the West Lion on our descent

We followed the ridge-line and traversed a large scree slope before turning up-hill again and headed towards the summit. Here we crossed paths with the trail from Cypress (the other route to access the Lions).

Unfortunately, due to the weather (a lot of fog), our group decided we were not all comfortable climbing to the summit (there are several very exposed sections on the trail) therefore we stopped at the base of the West Lion.

Lunch at the base of the West Lion

The West Lion

Thus far the weather was mostly overcast however, just before turning to make our descent the skies cleared just enough to give us a quick clear view of the East Lion and the surrounding area.

View of the East Lion (West Lion in the foreground)

The West Lion

From L to R: The route down, Howe Sound, and the West Lion

As we made our descent following the same route of our ascent the skies continued to clear so that at various points we were afforded with several beautiful views of the surrounding area.

Thanks to everyone that participated in this hike! I had a fantastic time and hope to hike with everyone again some time soon!