Familiar as I thought I was with the history of arctic exploration, I had missed one of the most important[…]
Paradise Won: The Struggle to Create Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve By Elizabeth May 2nd Ed
A few years ago I had a lingering breakfast with the Honorable John Fraser in Whistler. We talked about the[…]
Destination Hikes: In and Around SouthWestern British Columbia By Stephen Hui
I have before me a few first edition books (collector’s items I assume) that were pioneering guide books in their[…]
Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other Mountain Dreams By Katie Ives
Imaginary Peaks is a rich and diverse work that quickly draws the reader into a labyrinth of ideas about[…]
Northern Vancouver Island Camping, Biking and Hiking Trip
Have you ever planned a trip to the 9th degree and have everything work out like clockwork and still have[…]
Tatchu Peninsula Trip Report
When I think about writing a trip report, I think about language. Which words best describe this experience? To begin[…]
A Trip Report in Prose I & II: Manning Park
Frosty Mountain Snow, not frost A wall to wall carpet as Brenda and I leave Hope and at the trail[…]
Pierce Creek Bridge Naming Ceremony Léon LeBrun
On Oct 24, 2021, members of the Chilliwack Outdoor Club, Recreation Sites and Trails, Trails BC, Backcountry Horsemen and friends[…]
If Only a Backpack Could Talk
Having a properly fitted backpack can make a huge difference on a hike. One of my first backpacks was my[…]
Snowshoeing and Avalanche Safety – An Update
In 2018, I wrote an article on snowshoeing and avalanche safety for the spring/summer issue of Cloudburst (Avalanche Safety and[…]
SWBC Recreation & Conservation Committee Report
The SWBC Recreation and Conservation Committee, FMCBC clubs and members have worked on a range of issues over the past[…]
Mount Morrisey Navigation Aids Improvement Project
The Kamloops Outdoor Club has been hard at work improving navigation aids on the Mount Morrisey back country trails in[…]
President’s Message – Liz Bicknell
Well, our second year of Covid-19 is now under our belts! It’s really quite incredible. Who would have thought it[…]