Tree planting!

We have a new respect for those crazy people who go tree planting as a summer job.. it's nuts!! We spent Saturday planting 430 White Bark Pine trees up the very top of Whistler Mountain with 10 other volunteers. While perching on the edge of the mountain we had to dig holes in to soil that was primarily rock (!!) and plant the little guys. They were 5 years old already and were only about 12cm tall. It was the beginning of an experiment to try to figure out if there's a a more resillient species of White Bark that could survive the Rust Fungus that is wiping them out all over BC. Yes, I am now an expert hehe.

Anyways, will post a few pics for your entertainment. The mist rolled in to the valley and looked amazing, we were treated to views that you just can't buy. The pink flags mark where each tree was planted if you're wondering. We're pretty sore today, tree planting is hard work - respect!! Of course, nothing a few beers couldn't fix afterwards..