Hiking on Mont Brassard

By Isabelle Privé

On Saturday, October 15, Team Kili-2012 got together on Mont Brassard which is in the Sept Chutes Regional Park, Lanaudière.

Environment Canada forecast 13 degrees, rain and winds gusting up to 70 km/hour. A perfect test for us and our equipment.

And what a day we had! Wind and rain. We even had hail. Put your hands together for Mother Nature for providing perfect conditions to challenge us. Put on your hat and gloves, take them off again, take off your jacket .....oops, put it on again, it's raining. We can't stop for long - when you're walking you get hot, when you stop, you freeze. Watch out for puddles, be careful where you put your feet.

The great thing about a day like this - the wonderful surprises. A ray of sunshine; a family of grey jays eating out of our hands; breathtaking views; laughter; helping each other; the satisfaction of succeeding. And last but not least - a good supper together afterwards.

Thanks to Julie for introducing us to this magnificent mountain which surprises us at each bend in the path with its views, its waterfalls and its lakes.

Translated by Pamela Gauvin