West Coast Trail is next on the list

So much is happening in such a short time! The trekkers made it out of Strathcona Park last night, very cold and tired. It had been an incredibly difficult hike in the thick fog and pounding rain. Some warm food and about an hour of sleep, then Jen and Norm took off on their bikes, using the CoLake Main Logging Road to end up in Port Alberni. Jen wanted to push through to the Bamfield and the West Coast Trailhead, but decided to catch another hour of sleep before heading out on more dirt roads. She and Norm head out about 7:15 this morning, this time with clear skies overhead.

I can't believe the pace they are keeping. As her support crew, we drive ahead about 10 km's or so, and wait with a fresh supply of food and beverage. Sometimes they want it, sometimes they choose to pedal right through. It's amazing to watch the machine!

Jen was determined to get on to the West Coast Trail today, and we made it with 1/2 hour to spare before the required orientation at 1:00 pm. They actually hit the trail at 2:50.There are 4 in their party - Jen, Norm, Don and Jacquie - and they are all looking forward to experiencing the infamous hike along the Vancouver Island coastline.

That's it for now - Bonnie (Jen's incredulous mom!)