Mara Outer Loop
On a mild early March day the route chosen for a hike was the Mara Outer Loop. This is the Mara Trail with an extended route over two hills which overlook the Tranquille River Canyon. The Pruden Pass Road is … Continue reading →
D. Smith
On the River (Day 1)
On the last day of winter, the weather was mild and there was little wind, so I brought my kayak down to the boat launch at Pioneer Park. The gate was closed so I wheeled my boat down to … Continue reading →
Rabbit Island in Late Winter
For many years I have been hiking Rabbit Island in early March from McArthur Island. Sometimes there is some ice to cross and there is a cold water river channel to cross. The narrowest part of the channel … Continue reading →
Valleyview Rim Trail
At the end of February the weather warmed quite a bit and the snow and ice cleared off of the lower hills in the valleys. There was no frozen ground, so there was very little mud, except in a … Continue reading →
Juniper Ridge Grasslands Project
The BC Parks Foundation is leading a fund-raising effort to purchase lands above Juniper Ridge. A donor has provided 50% of the funds needed and a campaign has been launched to crowdfund $1 million for this project. “This area … Continue reading →
Transition Time – Rivers Trail
At the end of February, winter starts to give way in Kamloops. The temperatures get milder, but the hills are still covered in snow. With milder days, but colder nights, the snow can turn to ice. More exposed … Continue reading →
Snowshoeing Iago Peak
We do most of our snowshoeing in the forested hills to the north and south of Kamloops. there are many good routes within a half hour drive. On occasion, though, we travel farther to do a destination snowshoe. … Continue reading →
Ruffed Grouse Loop
The forecast was for snow and rain, but the weather and mild was grey, but fine for hiking. I started my winter hike at the Pacific Way Trailhead and followed a series of trails – Upper Doc Findlay, Owl’s … Continue reading →
Clapperton Ridge Stomp
I snowshoed a route through the upper grasslands of the Lac du Bois Conservation Area up to a series of viewpoints on the southwest side of Clapperton Ridge a few days ago in sunny conditions. Then, I took a … Continue reading →
Bunker Road Trails
When conditions are marginal or time is short, it is nice to have some “go-to” trails for a shorter hike. These trails start just off McGill Road > Bunker Road, just past the recycling bins. There is lots … Continue reading →