Cameron and I ventured into the wilds of Salt Spring’s ‘south end’ and found an almost iridescent forest, a moss covered snake fence (not sure how it keeps snakes out), and the sounds of a rushing stream nearby.
Winter Salt Spring Splendor
This somewhat unofficial trail—and by unofficial I mean it’s not marked and you have to hunt for it—is at the very end of Isabella Point Road then left to the end of Maxam Road. And, if you live on the north end of the island (what we used to call 537) you better pack a lunch for the roadtrip there. On the plus side, Cameron and I saw no one, heard only the stream nearby and the soft landing of light rain. The winter wetness illuminated the green of the moss of Mount Tuam Ecological Reserve…
p.s.
the high school singer featured on this recent post is in grade nine
the high school singer featured on this recent post is in grade nine
Snow in the Temperate Rainforest
11:57 a.m. in the Mount Maxwell forest
Snow and fog on the upper half of the mountain. Then at the top, kids with sleds and parents with hot drinks.
And one very happy Westie.
Runoff
Runoff on one of the local streams following a series of December storms.
Enjoying its own patch of sunlight, a trapped log has become a home for Salal and moss.
Along the Trail
These hardy quartz faces seem to be emerging from the bordering softer rock on Lassie’s Trail near the summit (see this previous post about hiking Mount Erskine).
The fir needles scattered with wild abandon remind me what mat inside our front door looks like after a hike this time of year.
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