Operation Little Black Dress has morphed from an empowering hike with six friends, to an inspirational fundraiser in 2018 with dozens of participants.

The annual event sees supporters making a two-hour hike to the top of the Stawamus Chief, with donations going to Chilliwack Search and Rescue.

鈥淚t鈥檚 definitely growing!鈥� said organizer Angela Painter of Chilliwack.

鈥淲e could use a few different days of this I鈥檓 certain. Who knows, maybe in the future I can encourage people from all different cities to raise money for their local SAR teams through Little Black Dress events.鈥�

Painter was inspired by the many women who joined the climb last Sunday, who were mostly Chilliwack residents.

鈥淚 would like to sincerely thank all of the strong, brave woman that participated in Operation Little Black Dress 2018,鈥� Painter said after they reached the summit.

鈥淚 hope that everyone got home safe and that you enjoyed a much deserved shower!鈥�

It all started with a dream. Painter said she saw a vision of herself making it to the top of the Stawamus Chief and celebrating with a sip of champagne in a little black dress.

There were half dozen ladies who climbed the Chief the first time seven years ago, and it鈥檚 been growing steadily to more than 70 people this year.

Members of Chilliwack Search and Rescue who joined the climbers were 鈥渇abulous鈥� Painter said, helping the women manoeuvre over the rocky peak once they donned their high heels for the celebratory photo.

鈥淲hat an absolutely fantastic job you did in arranging such an amazing event for a worthy/deserving cause,鈥� Sherilyn Gale told Painter online, about donating to Chilliwack SAR. 鈥淪o grateful to be part of OLBD. Well done to such an wonderful group of strong inspirational women.鈥�

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