September 27, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 27 – Edith Lake
An early paddle on Edith Lake
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September 25, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 25 – Mt. Dufferin Hike
A hike on the east side of Mt. Dufferin
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September 24, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 24 – Lac le Jeune
A paddle around Lac le Jeune on a fine fall morning. A video to follow... Day 64 of kayaking in...
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September 22, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 22 – Wheeler Mountain
A 15 km hike to the top of Wheeler Mountain on an out-and-back route on a sunny day.
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September 21, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 20 – Jacko Lake
A paddle on Jacko Lake. cold and windy World Fly Fishing contestants from other countries on the lake
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September 18, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 18 – Abbey Hills
A hike in the hills from the end of Abbey Road, overlooking Kamloops Lake.
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September 16, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 16 – Kamloops Lake
A paddle on the river, Cooney Bay, and Kamloops Lake to see the pelicans.
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September 15, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 15 – Mt. Vicars
A hike up from Scuitto Lake to the top of Mt. Vicars and back on a warm day.
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September 13, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 13 – McConnell Hill
A 9.6 km hike onto McConnell Hill on a sunny day.
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September 11, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 11 – Stake Lake
A double loop in the kayak and a hike around the lake. A post to be published on Sept. 26...
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September 10, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 10 – Castle Butte Loop
A 10.6 km loop route on Red Plateau with lots of up and down. A post to be published on...
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September 8, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 8 – McGillivray Lake
A paddle around McGillivray Lake on a beautiful day. Day 60 of paddling for 2023.
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September 7, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 7 – Isobel Lake+
A paddle around Isobel Lake in the morning, then tennis in the afternoon. https://www.tiktok.com/@dsmith941/video/7276580047362755846?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7276579539877987846
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September 6, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 6 – Leighton Lake Double
A paddle around Leighton Lake (3.4 km), then a hike on the Leighton Lake extended trail (7 km). Beautiful weather...
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September 4, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 4 – Campbell Lake
A paddle on Campbell Lake. It was deserted, windy, and a bit smoky. Day 57 of paddling.
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September 3, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 3 – Tower Hill
A hike from Peterson Creek to the top of Tower Hill and back on a smoky, grey day I keep...
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September 1, 2023 / Journal
Sept. 1 – Tranquille River
A hike up the Tranquille River Trail
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August 31, 2023 / Journal
Aug. 30 – Deep Lake Hills
An 8 km up and down hike in the hills near Deep Lake on a mild summer day with less...
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August 28, 2023 / Journal
Aug. 28 – Buse Lake
A paddle and exploration of Buse Lake Protected Area
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August 27, 2023 / Journal
Aug. 27 – Thompson River Paddle
A launch from the boat launch area on McArthur Island. Upriver across gravel bars toward the bridge, then back downstream...
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August 25, 2023 / Journal
Aug. 25 – West Kenna Hike
A hike on Big Pine, Lava Loop, and Upper Big Pine Loop on clearer day. There are now 5 seasons...
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August 23, 2023 / Journal
Aug. 23 – Battle Bluff
A less-smoky day after rainfall - a hike on Battle Bluff The forest is dry and quiet. There are few...
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August 19, 2023 / Journal
Aug. 19 – Community Lake
A paddle around Community Lake, a favorite spot. A quiet and peaceful paddle in a remote spot. What more could...
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August 16, 2023 / Journal
Aug. 16 – Harper Lake
A paddle on Harper Lake on a hot and smoky day.
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August 16, 2023 / Journal
Aug. 15 – Tod Mountain
A hike above the smoke. A beautiful hike on the mountain with my grandson.
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August 14, 2023 / Journal
Aug. 14 – Sage Trails
I had planned to hike Embleton Mountain, but decided to hike shorter and earlier because of the forecasted hot conditions.
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August 12, 2023 / Journal
Aug. 12 – Monte Lake
A paddle on Monte Lake
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August 11, 2023 / Journal
Aug. 11 – Savona Mountain Hoodoo Village
A hike with Al Budreau on top of Savona Mountain
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August 9, 2023 / Journal
Aug. 9 – South Thompson River
A paddle on the South Thompson River ( 🙂
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August 8, 2023 / Journal
Aug. 8 – Raptor Ridge
A loop route over Raptor Ridge in the Lac du Bois Grasslands.
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