Alexander Falls, March 2022
Words by Afsana
Our group of 10 arrived to a sunny and gorgeous setting in the Callaghan Valley. We set off on our microspikes on the Real Life multi-use trail.
Within 10 minutes, we were layering off, some exchanging toques for caps.
After 5 km, we ventured into the Finger Lake trail, where within minutes, and some members exchanged spikes for snowshoes. Yours truly, short & stubborn, sank deep quite a few times. The heart rates went up as we gingerly crossed what felt like a finger width bridge.
After the weariness set in, the snowshoes went on & I had that V8 commercial moment (insert a slap to head), “I could’ve put on my snowshoes sooner!”
We had a much-needed break at the second Finger Lake.
We completed the 4.3 km of Finger Lakes trail & descended towards Alexander Falls (Explorer trail). As we got our first glimpse of the falls, it was so rewarding to hear people’s impressions. Wonderful to be with like-minded folks who have the same perspective.
We reluctantly turned our backs on the falls & climbed up the short & steep Express trail to the parking lot. Some necessary Kahlua & gummies before we began our drive back to the lower mainland.
Thanks everyone-Sheila for her expertise as co-leader, Alex for ensuring that we were on the correct trail, our trusted drivers & the members for their enthusiasm.
It was approximately 12 km & 550 m elevation.
Here’s a video so you can see what you missed!
