We just spent two and a half days in the Bugaboos of the Purcell Range. Staying at the Conrad Kain Hut, this was our view!! It's stark, dramatic, and I'd have to say "unfriendly". But hey, I'm no rock climber! The time up there was spent doing volunteer work as hut clean up crew. The "guys" worked on the hydro and heating systems, getting them ready for winter. I cleaned the cupboards and swept and washed the floors. It was good to do housework as the heating system wasn't working at all and it was a fine way to keep warm. I didn't have to cook at all and Darren, our trip leader, was most able in the kitchen. As well, how can anyone say anything against a guy who also knits??
Our first day in, Dave and I hiked to the "upper" campground - basically a stone henge and not a place I'd ever want to pitch a tent. The second day, the day we "worked", it snowed off and on all day. On Thursday, our hike out went pretty smoothly even if there are chains to keep you on the trail and a ladder one has to ascend/descend. The heli ride in on Tuesday let us forget about the 700m vertical gain. It's quite a nice trail but not for sissies. It was a cool time in the Bugs - in every possible way.
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