| Free Body Piercing on Golden EarsRanges: Pacific Cordillera / Coast Mountains / Pacific Ranges / Garibaldi Ranges A spring ascent of the Golden Ears Our party headed out on a beautiful spring morning from the West Canyon parking lot. It was a Friday and luckily we didn't see any other hikers on this popular trail. We set a moderate pace, knowing we had lots of daylight, and Justin and Geoff had already been up Golden Ears so we knew the way. It was easy going in summer-like heat for the first five km or so. After passing through an area with log walks and bridges (paradise in the summer!) we came to Alder Flats. After the camping area the trail opens up to a great view of <a href=img/trip/5537_pierceTR2.jpg>Edge Peak</a>. Further on,... To see the full trip report including photos, java map and GPS waypoints, you must be a Paid Member |