February 23, 2020
On a rainy Squamish day, a hardy group of hikers headed up to the top of Gondola. A soft blanket of fresh snow had fallen the night before and more flakes were floating down – truly a magical world of beauty. Everyone looked so happy to be there.
Along the Panorama Trail, the diversity of lichens on the conifer trunks really stood out. Here are some of the discoveries, in the album below.
For a closer look at lichens in the Squamish area, check out our Biodiversity Squamish iNaturalist Project.
Banner photo: Hypogymnia lichen above the gondola in winter, by Judith Holm. Gallery photos by Judith Holm