This past weekend was the annual ‘girlie hike’, that I am usually a participant in. It all started 7 summers ago, just before I got married; when several of my closest friends decided to publicly humiliate me in a National Park (otherwise known as a stagette) and venture up to a remote cabin for some good food, good wine and good times! (it’s too bad I don’t have a photo with me of the bowling ball on a chain that I had to drag up the mountain attached to my leg!!)


This event was so popular that we all decided to continue to do this each August or September, sometimes with an unlucky bride-to-be, and sometimes without; but always sans men and children. We are not man and children haters, it is just nice to have a weekend with so much girlie energy! Every year has been an amazing time for all and it is a much-anticipated event. Here are a few highlights from past years.
Balu Pass, Glacier National Park:

Glacier Crest Trail, Glacier National Park:

Hiking into Elizabeth Parker Hut:

Lake Oesa, Yoho National Park:

Another bride to be, dressed up for hiking (also a ball and chain and fashion victim):

Amiskwi Lodge:

This past weekend, the gang went up to Kokanee Glacier cabin and had a really great time. I was thinking of them and it was really touching to see that they were thinking of me as well:

I am truly blessed to have such great friends, the ones pictured here and all the others. I salute you all!
I look forward to many more girlie hikes in the future!!