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Trip Report – Mt. Washington – 7 Apr 2016

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The wonderful, though late, snow at Mt. Washington was too much to resist. Four of us went for one last snowshoe outing, a day later than planned, but it was worth it for the great weather. The ski resort was closed during weekdays, but the conditions were very good – lots of snow, warm, but not slushy. We headed across the meadows and up to Battleship Lake. We paused for lunch sheltered by the trees and continued on to Helen Mackenzie Lake. From there we followed the main track back to Raven Lodge. It was excellent – brilliant sunshine, the great snow, and no crowds. 7.6 km; a bit more than 3 hours.

Debbie

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Snow – Mt. Washington – 6 Apr 2016

Trip Report – Mt. Washington – 6 Jan 2016

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Four of us snow shoed at Mt. Washington, starting at Raven Lodge. We had mostly misty clouds and quite warm temperatures. We followed Rossiter’s Rise trail untracked, all to ourselves, and then looped back to the Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon we followed Tree Beard’s Trail, Crooked Creek, and part of Old Cabin Loop. There was lots of snow and the accumulated snow on the trees made imaginative shapes. 8.4 km; about four hours.

Debbie

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Snow – Mt. Washington – 6 Jan 2016

Trip Report – Mt. Washington – 16 Dec 2015

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We knew that there would be snow, but the good weather was unexpected. Even the ferry ride was gorgeous. The four of us decided to snowshoe from the Rampart Hill chain-up area rather than going to Raven Lodge. The conditions were great: plenty of snow and, at -5° C, it was light and fluffy except where wind-packed. We meandered along a variety of tracked logging roads with excellent views of the mainland mountains. We stopped for lunch on an open knoll where we were pestered by Whiskey Jacks and then continued to ramble over the undulating area. We spent a while in untracked snow and then returned to the cars as the cloud above and below us increased. It was an easy day for the first outing. About 2 ½ hours; 6 km.

Debbie

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Snowshoeing – Mt. Washington – 16 Dec 2015

Snowshoeing – Kelowna – 19-22 Feb 2016

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Activity Snowshoeing
Destination Kelowna, BC
Date 19-22 February 2016, Friday to Monday
Trip Coordinator Gloria Heisterman
Contact Info heisterman@shaw.ca or 778-420-0683
Description
A trip to Kelowna to snowshoe in their beautiful dry snow! Kelowna area has so much to offer; two of our favorites are Crystal Mountain and past Big White; a pristine trail to a secret little cabin tucked in the forest. We have arranged for us from the QIOC to billet and snowshoe with fun people from the Kelowna Adventure Club. In return we will host them on Quadra (probably in the spring or summer 2016)
Tentative plans are as follows;
-leave Quadra early Friday morning Feb 19th for travel to Kelowna
-meet with billet hosts Friday evening after we have had dinner
-Sat and Sunday snowshoe;
–Monday Feb 22nd return to Quadra Island
Difficulty
 Moderate; there will be some hills.
Costs Will try to keep this a budget trip. Accommodation will be free, but will need to pay for ferry and  share vehicle expenses. Details re meals will be determined once we are further into the planning.
Trip limits
Number of people could be limited to 8 or 10 and we will also be limited by number of volunteer vehicles/drivers.
If you think you are interested please let me know now, but must commit by Jan 26, 2016
Must have ability to host billets from Kelowna
Snowshoes will be available to rent in Kelowna
Dogs?  No
Notes: Dates are tentative; if you would love to go, but Feb 19th weekend doesn’t work for you please let me know.

 

Trip Report – Mt. Washington 14 Jan 2015

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Five of us went to Raven Lodge at Mt. Washington and hiked their snowshoe trails. We were way above the fog, so it was sunny and warm (9°C).  It was spring skiing conditions, with only about a foot of packed snow, which was enough for snowshoeing.  Only four snowshoe trails were open, but we did all of them, about 8.5 km, about four hours.

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Mt. Washington – 14 January 2015