We're all back now from our hike safe and sore. We hiked 57 kilometers, over one mountain range and across a Provincial park. We drove to Cathedral Provincial Park and hiked from Friday morning to Monday afternoon. It was farely warm and nice Friday and Saturday as we were hiking. We could see forever w
hen we got up to above 8,000 feet. Its so awesome being above treeline. It's like a whole different world up there. I was in shortsleeves and shorts but Sunday we woke up and it was snowing and there was a bit of snow on the ground. We hiked up to about 8500 feet in the snow and clouds. It was pretty windy but as long as we kept moving we were fine. I felt like we were in Alaska because the snow was blowing and we couldn't see very far at all. We had to use our compasses and an altimeter to know where to go because there was not a trail and we couldn't see.
hen we got up to above 8,000 feet. Its so awesome being above treeline. It's like a whole different world up there. I was in shortsleeves and shorts but Sunday we woke up and it was snowing and there was a bit of snow on the ground. We hiked up to about 8500 feet in the snow and clouds. It was pretty windy but as long as we kept moving we were fine. I felt like we were in Alaska because the snow was blowing and we couldn't see very far at all. We had to use our compasses and an altimeter to know where to go because there was not a trail and we couldn't see. 
Sunday night we camped at around 7,000 feet and the wind never died down so it seemed like we were going to loose our tent a few times. We were able to start a fire which is the only way we were able to stay warm until we could get into our sleeping bags. Amber and I huddled in our tent and I was praying that the tent pegs would hold. We woke up to a little less wind but it was still snowing.
It was a great trip out and again we all wish it could have been longer and didn't mind being away from campus. We're settled into a routine now and life will be a little more college like until next semester. I have Biblical Hermenutics, Ethical Reasoning and Integration of Faith and Outdoor Leadership for regular classes. They are really good classes with a lot of work. So far though it hasn't been overwhelming.
I've been told that it rains here in Abbotsford almost everyday during the winter so hopefully that won't get too depressing. The only thing that I'm really not a big fan of is that I haven't been able to watch any of the Patriots games since the season started. All I can get are the highlights on the internet. So it will be a big party when I can watch one back home. 
Until then, it's back to the books and cafeteria food. And anticipation for our next adventure.
