Worked in Evan Thomas Creek today. Had the whole area to ourselves all day, or
so we thought. As we were hiking out, about 500m from the parking lot, we
rounded a corner on the big trail and came across a cougar sitting in the
middle of the trail. It followed us back up the trail as we walked backwards
pathetically armed with tools in hand. Eventually we escaped to the Creek and
hiked to the highway from there. I returned for our packs later with a
Conservation officer, but we did not see him/her anymore, but there were plenty
of tracks.
We noticed relatively fresh tracks in the morning when we were hiking in, but
having taken that trail so many times in the past, I didn't think too much of
it. I think in the future if I see cougar tracks I will reconsider my days
plan a bit more. Just wanted to give a heads up!
Sarah Hueniken
Alpine Guide
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures
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