Hiking 34km in the Vibrant Rainbow Range of Tweedsmuir Park 

I'd love to see some drone action of Hunlen Falls. And maybe get another count on the number of switchbacks to get there! (64 or 65?!)

Hiked 2 weeks in Tweedsmuir from Talchaiko lodge, maybe 20 miles inland from Bella Coola. This was in mid-July, 1973. It snowed EVERY day and we camped on snow every night. Had to traverse one of the deep valleys one day and I thought oh boy, we could camp at least 1 night without snow. Nope, the mosquitoes were so fierce there was absolutely no possibility, and yes we were all lathered up in repellent. Attempted to climb Mt Tzueatzel (sp) but due to high winds had to bivouac close to the summit. My tent blew over about 3 am and spent the remaining hours until daylight huddled against a rock. Got the hell off as quickly as possible.Two weeks of this without a cache. Lost 15 lbs I really couldn't afford to lose. After arriving back at the lodge hitch-hiked to Coola and got the biggest milkshake at the local cafe. I hitched from central CA there via Williams Lake, and hitched back. On the way back awaiting my 1st ride from the lodge I sat alone by the gravel road when I heard rustling behind me. I was reading an Ian Fleming paperback. I knew what it was, because had seen them and been warned. I seriously thought I was a goner. Stood up very slowly and turned slowly, and yep, a big bear. Don't know if it was a Kodiak or brown or what but I must of been down wind because it hadn't noticed, with head down. I just stood there....and I swear that bear got to within 10-15 ft. At that point bear raised its head and we looked at each other. I was rock solid. Bear froze. I suffered 65 broken bones (just kiddin') the bear turned and wandered off. I'm almost 70 now, and I still think about it sometimes.

I hope you get the chance to experience it!

Just tryin' our best!

Yep, you're right that's the Alexander Mackenzie trail, also known as the Grease Trail. Maybe one day I will do it. Thanks Tyler!

She will always celebrate everyone at the top, or at the campsite, or at the end, that's her way of expressing her enjoyment!

Thanks! Yes, same here, I love the geology and want to visit all the volcanoes too!

Thanks Ervin, much appreciated!

Yep, the backdrops are pretty spectacular...!

Phew, I'm so glad the Canadian government is here to keep me safe!!!!

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