Grouse Grind

The Grouse Grind is an athletic hike up Grouse Mountain. The path is unnecessarily steep to make it a tougher workout. It's nicknamed "Nature's Stairmaster". Shortly after I returned to the UK, the trail was shut down due to the number of bear sightings. It's been quite a year for wildlife; there are even bears in the park right near our house in the suburbs.





This is the shot that made carrying the camera and tripod up the hill worthwhile.



These wimps took the gondola to the top rather than hike.



It's necessary to take the gondola back down, as hiking down the Grouse Grind is prohibited.