Garibaldi Mystical Morning
I encountered a very different Garibaldi Lake this year (2024) than last. Last year the water level was way down making it easy to walk around the lake to campsites. This was a high water year with the Rangers sending most people on the high route to get around the lake adding considerable elevation to the hike. I asked them if I could take the low route and they said if you do not mind getting a little wet to go ahead. It was more of a balancing act stepping across partially submerged stones, something I am comfortable with. The high water, though, also changed the appearance of the Islands in the lake, in many ways for the better. My estimate is that the lake water was at least 10 feet higher this year.
In the early morning I peeped out of my tent and saw nothing but blue skies and was tempted to just sleep in, preserving my energy for the climb to Panorama Peak. But I decided to pull myself out of my bag and I am glad I did. The clouds and mist quickly rolled in creating a constantly changing mystical show. This is a scene from that show.
Garibaldi Mystical Morning
I encountered a very different Garibaldi Lake this year (2024) than last. Last year the water level was way down making it easy to walk around the lake to campsites. This was a high water year with the Rangers sending most people on the high route to get around the lake adding considerable elevation to the hike. I asked them if I could take the low route and they said if you do not mind getting a little wet to go ahead. It was more of a balancing act stepping across partially submerged stones, something I am comfortable with. The high water, though, also changed the appearance of the Islands in the lake, in many ways for the better. My estimate is that the lake water was at least 10 feet higher this year.
In the early morning I peeped out of my tent and saw nothing but blue skies and was tempted to just sleep in, preserving my energy for the climb to Panorama Peak. But I decided to pull myself out of my bag and I am glad I did. The clouds and mist quickly rolled in creating a constantly changing mystical show. This is a scene from that show.