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Capable_hands t1_j2oroyb wrote

My favourite place on earth right here. Really want to scramble that central peak one day!

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travelling_tinker OP t1_j2phy2j wrote

One day we will!

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walks_in_the_rain t1_j2rhb54 wrote

What's the red dot just right of center that looks like a giant kickball? Might be a tent of some sort. On the near side of the water.

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ttystikk t1_j2ot3nd wrote

Where exactly is this?

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FuzzyNexus t1_j2qareu wrote

Limestone lakes.

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ttystikk t1_j2qg931 wrote

Very pretty and plenty remote; I don't see the world trampling it down anytime soon lol

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12ealdeal t1_j2qkbvs wrote

Isn’t it more fun to post photos of places we won’t disclose so we can circle jerk everyone that knows it but also won’t say anything so everyone else that’s curious is shit out of luck and they can go fuck themselves? /s

Seriously, bunch of sanctimonious nonsense. You (not you specifically but the others) wanna keep something secret why share anything about it then?

Losers.

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ttystikk t1_j2qnmzm wrote

Thank you. I live in Colorado; I'm not stomping up there tomorrow and frankly no one else is, either.

Now, Rocky Mountain National Park on the other hand... There's your clusterfuck.

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wzrd23 t1_j2seqhh wrote

How do you get in there? Logging roads? I'm trying to find a way up but I can't see any way in. I'm not adverse to hiking in but it seems pretty far.

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Capable_hands t1_j2ov3ny wrote

It's 30km off the beaten path along the bc side of rockies after taking a 70km dirt logging road. Its a delicate area so I unfortunately won't be sharing the info myself, but with some googling I am certain you'll come across it. Happy hunting!

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dcowboy31 t1_j2p2q1h wrote

lol this area is so hard to get to concealing it is kind of pointless. I hope to spend a few nights here next summer though!

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22justin t1_j2oy5yh wrote

It's extremely remote. I wouldn't worry

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somersquatch t1_j2qxgdm wrote

"here's all the info you need to find it, info you definitely didn't know before and can certainly lead you to exactly where this area is....but I won't just tell you where it is and instead I'll force you to do more than you should have to and find it yourself so I can somehow keep my conscience clear even though I basically told you where and what it was"

I don't mind in the slightest if you said you weren't telling people where it is and kept it to yourself, but to say that and also still give the correct info is...weird. It genuinely made me chuckle but I do know this comment comes off as asshole-ish...but lol

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philo_xenia t1_j2qj5wz wrote

Thank you so much for not spilling the beans. I have no clue where this is at and I would love to know, but I have my special places on this planet that I've unfortunately seen shared on social media and the sadness from seeing that is real.

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Midgetsdontfloat t1_j2qoa2w wrote

This place is so far off in the middle of nowhere that I seriously doubt it matters.

There's not a lot of people scrambling to go hiking at Tumbler Ridge.

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fuckdonaldtrump7 t1_j2r0aad wrote

The people making this trek to this remote location likely also share your love for nature. I don't see many people going on long drives and hikes to trash an area. Those places you can usually drive up to the location and get your picture without doing all that work.

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EmbellishedKnocking t1_j2rz87p wrote

Just beautiful. Places like these make me wish that I knew how to paint. I mean pictures are great don't get me wrong but immortalizing this in a painting is just... I don't know it seems perfect.

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jmwing t1_j2ohy8k wrote

Beautiful! I'm headed there in August- any highlights? Will be in Van, Squamish and Whistler.

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Doge_ToTheMoon t1_j2olfc7 wrote

Tons of amazing hikes along the Sea To Sky between Vancouver and Whistler. Heads up, some provincial parks require you to have a day pass that you have to pre reserve (at like 7am PST) a month or two in advance in order to park and hike the trail. It's become wild; for example Garibaldi Provincial Park or some Cypress trails. Check out BC Parks website for more info.

Enjoy!

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OverGrownMonstera t1_j2qe2c5 wrote

Vancouver: St Mark’s Summit, Lynn Peak Squamish: Stawamus Chief 1st & 2nd Peak, Brunswick Mountain Trail, Deeks Lake, Tunnel Bluffs Whistler: Panorama Ridge, Joffre Lake

We have tons more, but these hikes will give you incredible views that will make you come back especially St Marks, Stawamus Chief, Brunswick, Tunnel, Panorama and Joffree.

Make sure you make a reservation with BC Parks if you plan to visit Garibaldi Park (panorama ridge), Golden Ears Park, and Joffre Lake. Book 2 days in advance, exactly at 7AM PST. Booking is free!

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redphive t1_j2qwqvi wrote

And please make sure you are adequately prepared for the hike and let someone know where you are going and when you are expected back.

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OverGrownMonstera t1_j2rxgkn wrote

This, please make sure you are fully prepared. Each of the hikes I just mentioned takes, on average , 4 hrs to complete, with Panorama and Brunswick needing at least 10 hrs to complete. I highly recommend starting early in the morning like 5AM to avoid the crowd, that way you get to enjoy the hike and the view. 8-9 AM is usually the time the crowd shows up, you dont want that.

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x0mbigrl t1_j2qiq0t wrote

The view at Panorama Ridge is fucking bonkers.

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OverGrownMonstera t1_j2rye1a wrote

Its worth the hike. Hike early and you might get to enjoy the entire summit and view all to yourself.

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not_from_accounting t1_j2qg5t8 wrote

Check out Elfin Lakes - the trail head is not far from the Squamish city limits and the views at the top are amazing. Even better, and not just limited to Elfin Lakes (but I often used to time my hikes up there just for this) is that the Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on August 12th so any time out of the light pollution, and no clouds, could give you quite the experience.

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PhatPhatzo t1_j2q7ihr wrote

Make sure to visit Stanley Park and walk around it. Take pics!

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AllMuckNoPuck t1_j2qdiyt wrote

Go to Capilano, just past the suspension bridge there’s the dam, great view of the mountains and free parking too!

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algy888 t1_j2rm8ok wrote

There is an app called AllTrails that I use, it shows local hikes in BC. It is a good resource on different levels and you can use it to track your progress. Very useful.

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Kief_Bowl t1_j2qwf4t wrote

In that area be very ready for a strong bear presence.

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nowthatsmagic t1_j2rjh69 wrote

Cypress Provincial Park, just north of Vancouver as you head up to Whistler, gives a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains, sea, and city. You don’t even have to hike for the view if you don’t want to, there’s a great overlook from a car park.

It’s worth the stop, if you have 30 minutes to an hour to spare!

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bLue1H t1_j2rmuyr wrote

Sooo someone recommended this adventure years back when I was visiting Vancouver:

Widgeon Falls/Lake in Pinecone Burke Provincial Park. You rent a canoe/kayak early in the morning and paddle down Widgeon Creek about an hour to the trailhead. Then you camp around there and can hike to the falls or the lake. The lake seems like a pretty far walk, so we weren’t able to make it all the way, but the falls are beautiful.

Really solid adventure overall.

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Eskerz t1_j2rwb6g wrote

I'm from NZ and the beauty of BC honestly blows my mind. You're in for such a treat. Have an amazing time! I really do miss it so so much...

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diveraj t1_j2qk4x4 wrote

Looks like the old paramount logo

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brown_burrito t1_j2pa7kd wrote

Simply gorgeous! BC is incredibly beautiful.

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PhatPhatzo t1_j2q7fx1 wrote

That is why we call it Beautiful British Columbia!

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DadBodNineThousand t1_j2qdmxf wrote

Oh is that what they mean when they say BBC?

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koh_kun t1_j2r1dq1 wrote

Oooh so that's why my wife's search history said BBC . She's secretly planning a trip for us to Beautiful British Columbia.

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Occulense t1_j2qu0j1 wrote

And people wonder why I choose to live here

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Grimm221b t1_j2qa8lc wrote

I'm going to try and paint this

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travelling_tinker OP t1_j2qbu23 wrote

If you do I would love to see it!!!

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AdorableContract0 t1_j2sb5f8 wrote

I paid one of my friends to paint a couple of my photos. I would recommend.

Printing sunsets onto aluminum is awesome too.

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mmak0316 t1_j2qkhdu wrote

This looks so beautiful. I haven't been back to Canada since the pandemic and I would love to go back and take my partner one day. BC is one of my favorite places ever.

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PatG87 t1_j2q5q0j wrote

Limestone Lakes!

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mrbandit123 t1_j2qqj4a wrote

This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my entire fucking life

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blinkysmurf t1_j2r19pg wrote

Welcome, you should come. There’s so much of this stuff it’s hard to fathom.

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homerrock1990 t1_j2qqxd7 wrote

Look like a Paramount movie opening

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outofTPagain t1_j2pyb6e wrote

Do you know the name of that purple flower? I feel like I recognize it from seeing it in the high sierras/California before but unsure if it's the same flower or what it's called.

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travelling_tinker OP t1_j2pzz5k wrote

I might be completely off on this, but I believe it’s fireweed flowers. Someone will hopefully know for certain though..

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Fezzin t1_j2q76bt wrote

Looks like fireweed. Usually the first thing to come back after a forest fire in these parts

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Powerkey t1_j2qff33 wrote

Plant lookup says Dame's Rocket (Hesperis matronalis).

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Freshiiiiii t1_j2tgsux wrote

Fireweed, which is actually more of a magenta-pink, but looks purple due to the shadows in this photo!

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TakeCareOfYourM0ther t1_j2pu0w8 wrote

What is this spot?

Check out Lake Gwimli in the kootenays? Similar magic.

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er11eekk t1_j2qdqyv wrote

I live in the Kootenays, but I’ve never committed to that one. Sure is some beautiful country we live in though.

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Gigglebilly11 t1_j2qi10a wrote

An abundance of cool safflina I see

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AsgardianGoat t1_j2qomhl wrote

Do you have a HD quality image of this photo that you would be willing to share? I would like to use it as my laptop wallpaper.

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merklemore t1_j2qu885 wrote

It's already a 12MP 3024x4032 full-res iPhone photo and it's not too heavily compressed, unless OP also brought a DSLR up there this is likely the best you're gonna get

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walks_in_the_rain t1_j2rh4a9 wrote

I wonder what that red dot is just right of center

Looks like a giant kickball. Maybe it's a tent.

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gozba t1_j2r327t wrote

Don’t forget to wear the anti bear bell. But yeah, it’s so beautiful up there.

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harpejjist t1_j2syxn9 wrote

Bell? There is a bell that scares bears?!? Weird. But cool.

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gozba t1_j2t63mr wrote

It’s a little bell you wear on your belt, so it chimes when you walk. It makes sure the bears are aware you walk there, so you don’t startle them and they won’t attack. It doesn’t scare them. Lol.

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Sikerow t1_j2snglw wrote

Dam imagine a walmart there

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jeepedge t1_j2p6jyo wrote

This looks like an amazing painting. Unreal.

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Alarming_Sea_6894 t1_j2plf6i wrote

What season is this?

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jamesadin t1_j2q7i3z wrote

That’s the #1 hike of my life. So incredible! Great photo.

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KDoggity t1_j2qfash wrote

So, where did you start? How far did you hike from the trailhead and what was the rise to get this photo? Did you day hike in or did you camp a few nights?

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milesofedgeworth t1_j2qj2s4 wrote

Beautiful shot, hope to go here one day. The scenery is unreal.

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oldar4 t1_j2qw15z wrote

Ah ha so thats where Bob Ross painted those happy little 4reee

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atibby t1_j2rdjid wrote

Straight from the Bob Ross portfolio

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MightyCoffeeMaker t1_j2rgiyg wrote

Beautiful, peaceful, I understand why people can cry when overwhelmed by this.

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Unlikely_Upstairs851 t1_j2rms94 wrote

I would love to go someday. Unfortunately I’m not allowed into Canada.

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scoopishere t1_j2rossd wrote

The colors on the mountain are so pretty together.

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travelling_tinker OP t1_j2rp4lm wrote

We arrived just as the sun started setting.. it’s was so serendipitous.. the next day, smoke rolled in from forest fires and we could barely see the peak.

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gonzo8927 t1_j2rryl8 wrote

You need to build a campus there asap!

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KingoftheMooners t1_j2rsa5p wrote

It almost looks fake by how grand it looks. What type of camera did you use if you don’t mind me asking?

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travelling_tinker OP t1_j2rsmps wrote

This was an iPhone 11 Pro. Goes to show how simply stunning it was out there!

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orbparanormalteam t1_j2rsz7r wrote

Good god...I wouldn't be able to forget that one either! Talk about epic!

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Tiruvalye t1_j2ry34x wrote

Oh my I have to see this

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themaryjanes t1_j2s26se wrote

I love this lake. One of the most beautiful places on Earth.

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Azukola t1_j2s2fsi wrote

It doesn't even look real. I can't imagine the picture captures the true essence and I'm happy you got to experience it. Reminds me of the great canyon.

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Specialist_Cup1715 t1_j2s9usf wrote

I don't know if I want to have a Toblerone or some Swiss Miss

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BeaSousa t1_j2scer7 wrote

Is this for real? OMG, I need to go there once in my life!

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ColinTheMonster t1_j2shcej wrote

How did you get to hike this? Did you bus to a trailhead?

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travelling_tinker OP t1_j2shv2i wrote

Thankfully no buses go here, and I’d only drive to the trailhead in an AWD or 4x4 vehicle. It’s truly in the middle of nowhere.

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ColinTheMonster t1_j2siucv wrote

That's awesome. I always wanted to do something like this but the logistics of getting there seem confusing. But offroading to the trailhead from a hotel or something makes sense.

Thanks for sharing.

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Kunphen t1_j2smvcd wrote

Almost Maxfield Parrish-ish.

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harpejjist t1_j2synjd wrote

That doesn’t even look like it is a real place. I expect fairy folk and unicorns love there.

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Rigoler177 t1_j2t214z wrote

Amazing! What a lovely view.

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diprivan69 t1_j2tc3rf wrote

I love BC and Banff, absolutely beautiful.

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babyyyjan t1_j3annxc wrote

i dream to do this hike

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freak47 t1_j2thaw7 wrote

Well which is it, Britain, Columbia, or Canada?

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