At first glance, my notebook tells a rather negative tale of wind and rain and mud-sucking portages. A closer look suggests that canoeing the twelve lake, 116.4 kilometre (72 mile) Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit in British Columbia might just be for the birds. Did I mention I like … [Read more...] about Path of the Paddle: Canoeing Bowron Lakes
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What a Rush: Barkerville, B.C.
Most people have heard of the California ‘49ers. Equally as many know of the Klondike stampeders heading up to the Yukon in 1898. But what about the gold fever surrounding Barkerville, British Columbia? Barkerville's story lies smack dab in the middle of the western gold rush … [Read more...] about What a Rush: Barkerville, B.C.
Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Historic Gear Checklists
Posted in one of the cooking shelters at Sheep Camp, we found a sheet of paper with historic packing list suggestions for men and women planning to hike the Chilkoot Trail through Alaska, British Columbia and the Yukon. What an eye-opener! Read the lists below and – after you … [Read more...] about Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Historic Gear Checklists
Exploring the Past at Mount Robson Provincial Park
From a teen working on a youth crew to an adult hiking to explore the past, join me as I wander through Mount Robson Provincial Park in beautiful British Columbia. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links. Remembering a Mount Robson Summer Many years ago - who's … [Read more...] about Exploring the Past at Mount Robson Provincial Park
A Writer, A Club, and the Elizabeth Parker Hut
One of our favourite Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) Huts is the Elizabeth Parker Hut - a little log cabin in a pristine meadow near Lake O'Hara, British Columbia. A Jewel of a Hut With an unsurpassed setting, piles of the white stuff, and stellar night skies - Elizabeth Parker Hut … [Read more...] about A Writer, A Club, and the Elizabeth Parker Hut