Some of the hikes (the “long list”) of summer hikes and a list of spring hikes can be seen on the Upcoming… link (calendar of events).    Some will be done with a decision the day before, some will be posted in advance, for Kamloops Hiking Club or for interested small groups, and some will await the right conditions.   Paddling destinations are also listed, for information.  … Continue reading →

Late fall wet snow fell on trails making some of the hiking a bit more difficult.   In these conditions it is often better to do shorter hikes, wear microspikes, and adjust footwear to stay dry.    In this period of time I also chose to hike on some backcountry roads which had been plowed and driven on, hiking on the shoulder with microspikes, out and back … Continue reading →

Some of the hikes I hope to do before the winter solstice may be on dry trails or they may require spikes.   The end of the paddling season is close so there will be more hiking to do.   Each day’s hike is an eclectic choice, based on current interest, current conditions, and past experience.    On the list are the following: Sugarloaf Hill ✓ Isobel Lake … Continue reading →

I get out to hike, kayak, or play tennis every day.     Over a season, this ends up being a lot of hikes.    A list of this summer’s hikes is included here: June 21 – Kenna Cartwright Park Trails June 24 – Tod Mountain Summit June 28 – Hamilton Corrals routes June 30 – Stake Lake July 2 – McQueen Lake July 4 – Lac … Continue reading →

On a rainy day I hiked a shorter loop (3.4 km) from Rose Hill Park.      The loop route accessed Joyce Gulch, a double track, and a winding single track (PC Trail). It had rained in the morning but I managed a 75 minute hike in before the next set of showers. One one section of the trail there were long views to Kamloops and … Continue reading →