In the last two weeks there has been lots of hiking, but no paddling. The kayak is transported by a truck which has been out of commission for a while, awaiting parts and service. In theory that will be remedied this week and the kayak will be back on the lakes for another 2 – 3 weeks. The goal for the year was to have paddled the same number of days as my age. Two more to go. Fingers crossed, here…
Upcoming destinations for paddling include:
Some potential destinations:
With rain and wind forecast I got out early to paddle, but I still found cool, wet, and gusty conditions on Edith Lake. Once around the lake was enough. Warmer conditions are coming!
On a rainy morning after Victoria Day I paddled the South Thompson River from Pioneer Park. Freshet has started and the river is full with a strong flow of water. the upstream paddle was against the wind and against the flow, a good workout and a quick return.
Day 22 for 2024….
All paddling dates are subject to wind conditions. When conditions are greater than 15 km, I will hike instead. Most hiking will be done on Mondays, some Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays.
Probable paddling locations will include:
Higher elevation lakes will be paddled in June.
Contact me if interested – das3401atgmaildotcom
A one hour paddle on the river in the break between rain showers.
While paddling on Lac le Jeune I approached a mama loon with two chicks. They usually swim off, but in this case I paddled around a long right by them. A short video captures this moment:
While paddling the area lakes I encounter loons on almost every outing. It is sometimes an entertaining experience.
loon with chick
On a smoky and windy hot morningI paddled Edith Lake, my 45th day of paddling for 2023:
More information on Edith Lake.
A kayak around Knouff (Sullivan ) Lake
A Pack and Paddle to Black Lake with the folding kayak
Kayaking the south end of Roche Lake from Roche West Campground
A paddle around Horseshoe Lake in Roche Lake Provincial Park
This was added to the Facebook group:
Kayaked in the rain, but a very nice paddle anyway. Day 31 of 2023.
Kayaked on Heffley Lake in the drizzle with some wind too, but a good one nonetheless.
A day to moderate the workout so loops around Lodgepole Lake worked very well, followed by a short hike.
