By K.A.Pendergast
A chance encounter happened recently. By chance that means Chance Breckenridge. He had a day of adventure.
It all began Saturday morning, Feb 10. A decidedly chilly one with -17º C measured by the thermometer.
There was a stunningly bright blue sky to go along with that, though!
Breckenridge’s route began at the end of the fence near the observation deck at Spahats Falls. He did this trek alone. Before you say how dangerous this is (like his mom does, haha), he did bring along a satellite communicator.
Chance also tells people when and where he is going as well as the time he expects to return. Whew!
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There are only a few people he could ask to go down there during these conditions anyway. The journey is absolutely not for the inexperienced!
Really you say? He took along a mountaineering axe, crampons (sharp metal spikes for boots), snowshoes and, of course, a climbing helmet to shield him from any falling rocks and ice.
He started down the trail as it sidehills for a bit then angles down sharply. It switches back and goes down a ridge straight to the creek. The route then goes up along Spahats Creek to the base of the falls.
Wow, that sure does sound like experience is a prerequisite!
The trail is visible in the summer but can be hard to follow. Of course, this winter trek is so much riskier.
Was it worth it, you ask? Check out the pics that he captured!
Only those with proper training and safety gear should even think of attempting this! So now, folks, be sure to be on the lookout as you never know when you will have another chance encounter!
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