Kettle Valley Railway: Portia to Iago +
Photo Album KVR: Portia to Iago Photoset on flickr.com May 31, 2008 On Saturday, I hiked approximately 20 km (return) on the abandoned Kettle Valley Railway right of way with 17 members of the Chilliwack Hiking Club. The day was hot and sunny. The trail started out in a southerly direction on a pipeline access...
Mount Robson and Berg Lake 2006
I just returned from a trip to Berg Lake in Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia. The weather was perfect – blue skies, and no clouds! Here are the details. September 1-4, 2006 Pre-trip accomodations: Robson Meadows Campground Photo Album Mount Robson 2006 Photoset on flickr.com Friday, September 1 Miette River, Jasper National Park. David...
Maligne Pass 2006
I just returned from a trip to Jasper National Park’s Maligne Pass. The weather was cold at night and warm during the day – just right for hiking. Here are the details. August 5-7, 2006 Pre-trip accomodations: Most of the group stayed at Beauty Creek Hostel. I stayed at Bea’s Hive in Jasper. Photo Album...
Tonquin Valley 2006
I just returned from a trip to Jasper National Park’s Tonquin Valley. The weather was hot and sunny! Here are the details. July 1-3, 2006 Pre-trip accomodations: Mount Edith Cavell Hostel Photo Albums Tonquin Valley 2006 Photoset on flickr.com | [piclens-lite-link] Saturday, July 1 We started out on the Astoria River trail under a clear...
Radium Area Dayhikes
I just came back from an interesting day-hiking trip near Radium Hot Springs, BC. We had a great time in the beautiful sunshine. Here are the details of the trip. August 20-21, 2005 Accomodations: Misty River Lodge aka Radium Hot Springs International Hostel Participants Phil, Mahiri, Maureen D., Celeste, Maureen M., Dolores, Ravi, Donald, Madeleine,...
Backpacking to Egypt Lake
I just came back from a backpacking trip over Healy Pass to Egypt Lake in Banff National Park with a dayhike to Whistling Pass thrown in for good measure. The weather was perfect! July 30 to August 1, 2005 Pre-trip Accomodations: Castle Mountain Hostel. Photo Album Egypt Lake 2005 Photoset on flickr.com | [piclens-lite-link] Saturday,...
Backpacking the Iceline trail
I just came back from a backpacking trip to the Iceline trail in Yoho National Park. We had a little bit of rain to dampen our spirits, but only scattered showers on Saturday afternoon and evening. July 16-17, 2005 Pre-trip accomodations: Whiskey Jack Hostel, Yoho National Park Photo Album Iceline Trail 2005 Photoset on flickr.com...
Kananaskis Country Day Hikes 2005
I just got back from a wet weekend of camping and hiking in Kananaskis Country near Calgary, Alberta. We had a good time in spite of the rain. June 4-5, 2005 Camping: Owl Camp – group campground. This was the GMMC’s spring get together. Photo Album Owl Camp 2005 Photoset on flickr.com | [piclens-lite-link] Saturday,...
Fryatt Valley Trail
I just returned from a trip to Jasper National Park’s Fryatt Valley. The weather was cool and damp, but it was good weekend overall. Here are the details. September 4-6, 2004 Photo Album Fryatt Valley 2004 Photoset on flickr.com | [piclens-lite-link] Saturday, September 4 Saw bear scat a couple of times in the first 7...
Skyline Trail
I just returned from a trip to Jasper National Park’s world renowned Skyline Trail. The weather was excellent, and we had a great weekend. Here are the details. Photo Album Skyline Trail 2004 Photoset on flickr.com July 31-August 2, 2004 Pre-trip camping: Snaring River overflow campground Saturday, July 31 Unnamed Lake, Skyline Trail, Jasper National...
Tonquin Valley 2004
I just returned from a trip to Jasper National Park’s Tonquin Valley. The weather was cool and damp, but it was good weekend overall. Photo Album: Tonquin Valley 2004 Photoset on flickr.com | [piclens-lite-link] July 1-4, 2004 Pre-trip camping: Whistlers campground, Jasper National Park Thursday, July 1: We started out on the Portal creek trail...
Kananaskis Country Day Hikes
I just returned from the Grant MacEwan Mountain Club’s summer kick-off camp. We had excellent weather for spring in the Canadian Rockies. Photo Album: Owl Camp 2004 Photoset on flickr.com | [piclens-lite-link] June 4-6, 2004 Camping: Owl Group Campground. This was the GMMC’s spring get together. Friday, June 4 – Arrive and Set up camp...
