On July 10th of this summer, my dad and I braved the Mount Baldy trail in Fernie, British Columbia. It was a trail full of adventure, amazing photo opportunities, and tunes whistled through the mountain air. Overall, the hike took four hours, two of which were climbing the mountain. We gained 624 metres of elevation! My photos, although mainly focused on the small scale, also feature the awesome view of the mountains from the summit of Mount Baldy.
An inukshuk I built on the summit of Mount Baldy. Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021Possibly a wild marigold. Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021The versatile and resilient nature of these wildflowers allow them to flourish on this craggy rock face. Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021A wildflower’s details captured in my camera. Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021Possibly a bolete mushroom. Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021Lichen flourishing after a rain. Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021Possibly juniper haircap moss. Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021
A fungus or slime mold growing on an old stump. Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021
Common haircap moss. Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021A panorama of the view from Mount Baldy’s summit. Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021
My dad and I walked Fairy Creek Falls on June 11th. A relatively short, easy trail, Fairy Creek Falls offered mushrooms and plants for photos, and a cool, shaded forest. I have only a few photos from this area.
Twinflower trailing along the earth with its dainty mirrored flowers. Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021Stinging nettle growing along Fairy Creek in Fernie. Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021A small possible russula mushroom. Copyright Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2021
A special thanks to my dad for finding these hikes and being a great companion on them! It was a lot of fun.
5 thoughts on “Mount Baldy & Fairy Creek Falls”
Beautiful pictures Hazel. I love the soft texture of the subject in each shot. Nicely done and thanks for sharing!
Beautiful pictures Hazel. I love the soft texture of the subject in each shot. Nicely done and thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Grandpa Bill!
It looks like you had a wonderful time. Thanks for posting your pictures.
Thanks, Nancy!