In most years we drive to the Coquihalla Summit and hike Zoa Peak. Fall colors, a quiet hike, and great views make this a rewarding outing. A YouTube video shares some of the highlights of this annual journey: More information on Zoa Peak can be found on these resources: Zoa Peak (on Kamloops Trails) Zoa Peak (on YouTube) Coquihalla … Continue reading →
Guanaco and Vicuna Peaks in the Coquihalla Summit backcountry and are accessed by an overgrown rough track which goes up the Coldwater River to its source. Once at the trailhead, it is a good trail to the ridge between Guanaco and Vicuna. The route up Guanaco is a faint trail that winds around the back and up. The route to … Continue reading →
The trail to the summit of Yak Peak is steep and difficult, one to be careful on. The views from the top are incredible, well worth the effort. Although I have done this hike a few times, I won’t do it again. Every time I do it I swear I won’t again. It is a knee-wrecker, and a fall waiting … Continue reading →
