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Neat vegetation on a tiny pond along the trail.
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Hike:
RT 8.0 (including Llama and Alpaca Peaks). For this weekend I returned
to the Coquihalla region to hike
the Zupjok-Llama-Alpaca Ridgewalk and spend the night on Alpaca Peak.
Like my trip two weeks ago, the weather forecast was unstable
but the chance of precipitation was minimal. I packed all my things in a
plastic bag in case it rained and brought extra
layers. I had been on this trail before but after coming face to face with a grizzly I turned around just
short of
the summit. I
recall hearing grunts and noticing the bear through the trees, he/she
was stumping the ground looking straight at me. If the
bear had scared away, I most likely would have continued but this one
stood her ground; maybe she had cubs. On this trip, I was especially diligent at
making noise along the way. As I retraced my steps through the forest,
I felt uneasy thinking about my past encounter. Engaged in a fast pace,
I
stayed alert. I was relieved when the forest
opened up and I crested over the summit. The long gentle ridgewalk to Alpaca
Peak unfolded ahead. Luckily the sun was out; before continuing, I took a
brief break and enjoyed the fine view of the surrounding mountains.
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Markhor and Needle Peaks from the top of Zupjok Peak.
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Thar, Nak and Yak Peaks to the east (L to R).
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Alpaca, Vicuna and Guanaco Peaks north of me (L to R).
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The 6-kilometer ridgewalk to Alpaca Peak unfolds.
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Looking back at Zupjok Peak.
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