Monday, August 25, 2008

Grouse Grind

This past Saturday Benjamin and I hiked the Grouse Grind....it was my first and probably last time! It is 2.9 km long and 853 m high in elevation, so you can imagine how steep it was. It was the hardest hike I've ever done, and took us 2 hours to complete.

At the start: Feeling pretty good, thinking "I can do this!"
1/4 of the way up: Not so impressed.
It was so steep the whole way up! Ben had no trouble with it, but I had serious doubts that I would make it.
3/4 of the way up: Feeling better, but still exhausted.

WooHoo! We did it! Feeling pretty proud of myself now. The top of Grouse Mountain is beautiful! You can see Stanly park, the Lions Gate bridge, West Van. and the ocean!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good work seester, i am the worst at hikes, especially steep ones...but the reward is definately worth it:)

~Jenna

Anonymous said...

Hey sis!! That looked like fun!! well just not the climbing part haha... Marcel and i climbed Heart mountain a couple weeks ago and i was definately like you!! i was so tired and didnt want to finish.. but once we got to the top, it was beautiful!!!!!!

April

Anonymous said...

Dear Jessica, I am so proud of you. You rock my boat! I would never, ever, ever do that. Love Momma

Ben and Jessica May said...

Thanks guys! Once you get to the top it is all worth it!