As many of the best BC trail runners were out of town and very occupied at the inaugural Fat Dog on the weekend and the rest of Vancouver remained oblivious to the infamous Bagger Challenge, now half over after an explosive start with the Howe Sound peaks on April 1, six repeat offenders started out for Lynn Peak and the South Needle with Middle Needle in their sights.

It was a beautiful weekend for a hike up to Lynn Peak.  Catherine joined Doug in the trek up to the view point where a plaque commorates Mary.  For the run, as small group around Doug, Kevin, Rob and Baldwin set out on the loop of Rice Lake and Varley Trail, one of Mary's favorite neighborhood runs.  Kathy and Marcia couldn't attend, but did a hike in Mary's memory in the Okanagan.  Sibylle and Ean are sad to have missed the run this year, but thought of Mary during their weekend in Manning Park.

Starter photo - 24 July 2010 - 15 Starters

Jeff Sean and I are doing an out and back tomorrow to get a feel of the load for the FLASH assault of the trail on the last Saturday of August.

stay tuned...

Another day, another adventure. Needing to take advantage of a potentially perfect day in Howe Sound, Neil Ambrose and I headed up to Lions Bay to ascend the trail to Brunswick Mountain. We would see what else could be done in addition to Brunswick while we were there. Neil had been to Fat Ass Peak the previous Bagging season but I had never been to these heights before and we were both in for some excitement and spectacular scenery.

Make sure to include this into your 2011 Canada Day plans!

If you are not afraid of things that go bump in the night this one is for you: 

Stormy needs a coordinator for the University Hill aidstation from about 23:00 Saturday to 7:00 Sunday morning. Please respond either with a comment below or directly on the Stormy website at: http://stormytrailrace.ca/volunteers/volunteer-request-form/  

Gonna be a hot one.   Lets take care of our hydration boys and girls !! I've already readjusted my drop bags and what I'll carry

Manning Park friday 32° saturday 34°C

see you at Keremeos

Randy