Hard to believe but another year has passed and I am proud to have achieved my reading goal again (at least 26 books per year). I read all my books…
Category: Canada Hikes
Two Classics in One Week!
The weather is warm and sunny; all the snow has melted … it’s the perfect time to work on the bucket list of hikes in the Kootenays that I want…
August Kootenay Hikes
Since returning from the “Long Walk”, I’ve been lucky to get outside in the East Kootenays for some day or overnight hikes. Here are some highlights … Manson Pass area…
2022 Book List
Better late than never I guess! As we are nearing the end of 2023 and another year in which I was able to complete my book challenge (a book every…
Summer 2022 Hiking
Enjoy this collection of pictures from my hikes in the Okanagan and the West Kootenays in July and August 2022! First some impressions from the last few days in Winthrop,…
2021 Book List
Not a hiking post per se … but hiking gives me extra time to enjoy good books (my Kindle is always my luxury item but so worth the weight). This…
Asulkan Hut
At first it seems to be an obstacle, something that raises the costs and makes you think twice: The fact that currently the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) only rents…
Needle Peak and Flatiron Peak
GPS Download Not quite in our backyard this time but not too far away either: It takes about 2 hours to drive from Kelowna to the Coquihalla Summit, on the…
Okanagan Highlands Trail
On Saturday, September 2, Graham and I finally acted on an idea I’ve had for a while: To hike the Okanagan Highlands Trail! The official trail spans 128km in our…
Cathedral Lakes Provincial Park
A few years ago I visited Cathedral Lakes for the first time. That time, I hiked the 14km into the core area of the park and camped on Quiniscoe Lake….
Snow hikes for now!
Soon more beautiful pictures from the PCT will grace this space but for now, we are still hiking in snow. This past weekend at Mt Baldy provided sun and lots…
Winter Solstice
Not really hiking related but I thought I share some thoughts on the upcoming days with you. I hope everyone is safe and healthy. Winter is a fantastic time to…