Paddle and Hike at Stake Lake
At the start of May I drove up to Stake Lake to paddle the lake and hike the trails. There are a number of lakes where this can be done, like McConnell Lake, Lac le Jeune, Paul Lake, Lodgepole Lake, … Continue reading →
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Thacker Mountain Trail
We did a hiking tour of the Fraser Canyon to Hope. We first stopped at Lytton where we took the reaction ferry across the Fraser River and then drove up to the Stein Valley trailhead. We hiked up … Continue reading →
Alexandra Bridge
We went down the Fraser Canyon for a hiking tour, hiking the Stein River in the morning, overnighting in Boston Bar, then stopping to hike the trail down to and across the Alexandra Bridge. In the afternoon we drove … Continue reading →
Along the Clearwater River Road
The Clearwater River Road runs from a junction on the west side of Clearwater up the river to the confluence with the Mahood River, a total of 38.5 kms. It is an old logging road, always bumpy and frequently closed. … Continue reading →
Yoho Whaleback – Iceline Loop
Our first hike in Yoho National Park was in 1981 and since then we have hiked many of the trails, including backpacks, ski touring, glacial tours, mountaineering, trail runs, and scrambles. It is our favorite Rockies National Park and … Continue reading →
Sunnybrae Bluffs Hike
On a warm spring day we drove out the Sunnybrae – Canoe Point Road to hike two trail areas. First, we started a hike at Sunnybrae Provincial Park. A single track trail across the road climbs the hill, angling up … Continue reading →
Paul Lake West Paddle
On a sunny and mild April day the main gate to Paul Lake Provincial Park was closed, but the lake can be accessed from the west end of the lake. A hand launch site is located next to the … Continue reading →
Trapp Lake North Kayaking
On a mild day with calm conditions, I drove down Highway 5A South to Trapp Lake for a second day of paddling, this time around the north end of the lake. Trapp Lake is a good spot for early spring … Continue reading →
Pat Lake Thrice
On a sunny day at the end of the first week of April, Pat Lake in the Six Mile Hills area was the destination for kayaking and hiking. A bumpy road leaves the TransCanada Highway just west of Tobiano. … Continue reading →
North Vista Loop
On a beautiful spring day I started a hike from the Pacific Way Trailhead, and hiked a series of trails up and over the shoulder of Mt. Dufferin in Kenna Cartwright Park. The goal was to hike the North Vista … Continue reading →