Aug
29
9:00 AM09:00

Hike Joss Mountain

9:00am meet at the trail head.

Print a map to the trail head access, it is tricky getting to the trail head.

https://shuswaptrails.com/trails/system/16/Joss-Mountain-Pass/

Joss Mountain is a rugged peak in British Columbia featuring the historic Joss Mountain Fire Lookout, a challenging hiking route, and panoramic alpine views. [1, 2, 3]

Mountain & History

  • Location: Monashee Mountains in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada, just west of Revelstoke.

  • Elevation: Reaches an altitude of 2,380 m (7,808 ft) at the summit.

  • Fire Lookout: Built in 1921 by the Dominion government and restored in 2005. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Hiking Details (Western Approach)

  • Distance: 9.2 km (5.7 miles) out-and-back.

  • Elevation Gain: Approximately 873 m to 1,000 m depending on the start point.

  • Time: Takes about 5 to 5.5 hours to complete.

  • Difficulty: Hard/challenging, featuring steep inclines and a small scramble near the summit.

  • Best Season: July through October. [1, 2, 3, 4]

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Jul
18
7:00 AM07:00

Bike KVR Rail Trail

We will ride the KVR rail trail Myra Canyon to Penticton 80 km ( the same route as my event the Okanagan Trestles Tour) www.okanagantrestlestour.com it is an incredible experience . www.okanagantrestlestour.com/the-route

Leave Salmon Arm at 7:00am (families arrange car pooling on their own)

It is a 2 hour drive to Myra Canyon from Salmon arm - google maps Myra Canyon Bike rentals for location ( take Myra Canyon Forest Service road - not June Springs road to Myra Canyon.

We will ride 9:30am to 3:30pm ( 6 hours with a 30 minute stop for lunch at Chute Lake) 5.5 hours ride time. Some may longer to get a 100 km ride.

Then swim at Penticton 3:30- 4:30pm at Okanagan Lake Park

Home by 7:30pm.

It will be a big day.

Bring lots of food, sport drink, etc. Athletes riding the 80 km route can put lunch and extra water, sport drink in my car. My car will be driven to Chute Lake for Lunch.

Drive from Salmon Arm to Myra Canyon 7:00am to 9:15am ready to ride at 9:30am - make sure your bike is in good condition.

Then drivers of those vehicles drive to Chute Lake (half way point and meet us for lunch) 12:00pm - 12:30 pm there are two drive options depending on vehicles - the easiest is to drive to Penticton then to Naramata then to Chute Lake. That drive will take 2.25 hours as you have to drive around the lake. And it will take the riders 2.5 hours to get to Chute Lake so the timing should work out well.

Then after lunch the drivers go to Little Tunnel which is 30 minute drive from Chute Lake on your way back to Penticton. Check out little tunnel wait for the riders, it is a cool place to hang out and if there are any bike issues there is a ride back from them. Then drivers go to Okanagan Lake Park on lakeshore drive in Penticton and wait for the riders to arrive and go for a swim.

Parents driving can ride Myra Canyon 12km then ride back to your car and drive to Penticton, once in Penticton park near Okanagan Lake Park - that is where we will finish and if you want you can ride your bike to the KVR and ride towards the Larch Hills group, we will follow the KVR until Vancouver Street and come down Vancouver Street to Okanagan Lake Park. Then ride back with the group.

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Jul
3
to Jul 5

Rec Group hike in Monashee provincial park

We'll be meeting at the Field of Dreams parking lot on the morning of Friday July 3 and hiking into Big Peters Lake to camp.  Saturday we'll be doing some exploring and we'll have some options  depending on how everyones legs are feeling!  We can head over to Fawn Lake and Valley of the Moon or up to Caribou Pass (and possibly up Mt Fosthall).  On Sunday July 5 we'll hike out and plan on being back in Salmon Arm by supper time for pick up again at Field of Dreams.

This trip is for the rec group, U16/18 crew, second year U14s that have an adult along, and any coaches and parents that might like to join!!   Everyone coming will need a backpack, thermarest and sleeping bag, a tent to share, good trail runners/hiking boots, rain gear, and food for 3 days.  Lizzy and Abbi will look after having water filters, stoves, first aid, and some other communal supplies.  Ahead of time each person will also need to pay the $5 per night camping registration fee online at https://camping.bcparks.ca/ .  And please ask if you are looking for equipment to borrow.  I'm sure we can wrangle up some packs and tents to borrow!

Please let us know as you can if you're planning on joining us.  We'll be sending out a detailed packing list and plans for the weekend to the crew going on the trip in the next few weeks.

Cheers

Lizzy and Abbi

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Jun
27
9:00 AM09:00

Bike Okanagan Rail Trail Coldstream to Lake Country 52 km

THE ROUTE
52 km Total Ride
9:00am - 12:30pm

Starting at Coldstream Station, ( beside Sun Country Cycle) we will park there and ride to KM 0 Trail Head of the Okanagan Rail Trail in Coldstream, BC to the Okanagan Rail Trail. Ride along beautiful Kalamalka Lake to Oyama, then around the east side of Wood Lake to Lake Country/ Winfield then turn around back to Oyama then back to Coldstream.

Parking:

Parking is at Coldstream Station “ Rail Trail parking lot” which is beside Sun Country Cycle bike shop on Kalamalka Road.

We will begin the ride from the parking area along Kalamalka Road bike path to College Way and ride up College Way to KM 0.

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Jun
6
9:00 AM09:00

Run at Larch Hills - then move firewood at LH

9am to 12:00

U 18 athletes will run 2 hours
zone 1 explore the single track trails

9:00am to 11:00am run with Kathy and Glenn or Bike with Robin

11:00am to 12:00pm move firewood - bring gloves at Larch Hills

Bring sport drink, snacks, and dry clothes 

With some speed play
The most important thing is keep the intensity low and have fun!

Bring sport drink, dry clothes for after and heart rate monitor.

We will run for 2 hours 9am to 11am then move firewood 11:00am to 12:00pm

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May
30
8:30 AM08:30

Run or Bike at Larch Hills

CHANGE of plans for Saturday May 30.

Run or Bike at Larch Hills 8:30am to 10:30am 

Glenn/ Sheila/ Kathy will lead the run.

Robin will lead the mountain bike.

Families welcome!

I will reschedule the Okanagan Rail Ride for Saturday. June 27

After the Run or Bike at Larch Hills families are encouraged to attend:

Salmon Arm Celebrates Natalie Wilkie!

Saturday May 30 at 11:30am Ross Street Plaza and Farmer’s Market.


There is CAKE! Too!  

Sorry for the late notice, I found out about this event this morning.

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