Trip Report: GDT Redux Day 4 – Random camping on Howse Floodplain to Mistaya Canyon

Mileage: 15.8km It was a slightly chilly morning and Toothless wanted to walk right away, so we all set off in our puffy jackets to accommodate his pace. He really seems to love floodplains - last year he was also a big fan of the Moose River - and it is truly gratifying to watch … Continue reading Trip Report: GDT Redux Day 4 – Random camping on Howse Floodplain to Mistaya Canyon

Trip Report: GDT Redux Day 3 – Lambe Creek to random camping on Howse Floodplain

Mileage: 15.6km Camping right by the water is always chilly and a recipe for condensation and this morning was no exception. As I nursed Toothless, Kyle tried to dry off the condensation to prevent it from getting knocked down on everything once Toothless was fully awake and ready to treat the tent as his personal … Continue reading Trip Report: GDT Redux Day 3 – Lambe Creek to random camping on Howse Floodplain

Trip Report: GDT Redux Day 2 – Howse River Horse Camp to Lambe Creek

Mileage: 12.1km I woke up in the middle of the night with the odd sensation that something was off about the tent and came to my senses just in time to catch the trekking pole and prevent the tent from collapsing. The wind had picked up overnight and the rocky ground of the floodplain didn't … Continue reading Trip Report: GDT Redux Day 2 – Howse River Horse Camp to Lambe Creek

I’m wishing for Stein Valley Nlaka’pamux Heritage Park to reopen

I mean, that's it. Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park has been closed since the start of the COVID19 pandemic. Natasha and I hiked there in 2018 prior to our GDT thru hike. We have hoped to do the traverse but it didn't come together in 2019. Then the pandemic hit and we haven't been able … Continue reading I’m wishing for Stein Valley Nlaka’pamux Heritage Park to reopen