2009 Fluffy Bunny - Year 5

20 June 2009  Starter Photo - 12 Starters, 12 Finishers

Report: It was a perfect day for a run in the mountains.  The temperatures hovered in the upper teens, the sun peaked out a few times and the rains held off.  The only disappointment from Krys, John and I's, perspective was the lack of view from the top of Dilly Dally and Mt Beautiful. I'm sure it's gorgeous, but alas, all we saw was fog! What did not disappoint was the extensive and tough climb to the top-all of us underestimated it-and the running joke was "I think this is the top" only to discover that we had to keep going up more! Lots of snow still remains up there, and we spent about 15-20 minutes looking for the last section before the top as it was hard to see in the fog and the trail was buried. Very bushy and steep trail at times, but deep down we were all glad for it due to our upcoming 125km Canadian Death Race on the august long weekend. Unfortunatly Bill sprained his ankle last weekend and couldn't join us today. I'm sure he would have loved the punishment as well, considering he's in the Death Race too :) 

Lindsay Lake area and the downhill on Halvor Lunden back to Buntzen were a highlight. I think it's a new favourite trail of mine, and the reverse of today isn't so bad either, having done it last October. Going to the Lakes and back it a nice loop as the uphill is steady, but not a grind, the lake area is gorgeous and runnable to keep momentum, and the downhill is fun and flowy!! Lakeview trail at Buntzen Lake is my other favourite. Also very flowy and beautiful foliage.

Anyhow, I was happy to have such experienced and familar Club Fat Assers for my first time as an event host. And even a Jackson family member from Toronto! Thanks everyone! We decided against the full 35km today due to lack of time, along with the lack of desire a few days previous :)  Perhaps I'll tackle the full Fluffy Bunny next year, but I'll make sure there are clearer skies! I'm not going up there again on a cloudy day ;)  

Check out my photos below. Cheers! Jess

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