Black bear, black bear, what do you see?

Headed out to my favourite spot, Buntzen Lake, today. After a slight delay due to two accidents on the freeway, I made it there mid morning and headed out on the trail. Lower lake was a nice warm up then I decided to do the mountain climb heading up on Lakeview, two and a half times. So the burning quads ensured the workout level was good, the pouring sweat was also a nice sign. I think the ultimate was that I hadn't noticed the smorgasbord I had become for the mosquitos. Nice.

Just over 3 hours, two of which were strong, hard cardio climbs that felt good. After, I slipped my feet out of my boots and into the lake for a quick cool down. Didn't take long - lake is ICE! but it did feel good :o)

Tonight a friend who lives in Port Moody (where my hike was today) posted a picture of a black bear that was walking through his neighbourhood... I saw a bear (grizzly I think?). He saw a bear (black). According to the news many others have been seeing bears. Dear bears, please leave me alone and I promise to do the same for you!

Glad I had by bear bells ringing on my pack all day today!

Hmmm, where to hike tomorrow that promises the bears will not be also?...