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August 20, 2023
~ submitted by John Robertson
We left Raven Lodge in a faint haze of smoke. Good conversation made the hike up past Lady Lake fly by. We exchanged pleasantries with groups of weekend campers making their way out as we headed in. We found the route towards Ball Lake fairly easily, and set off on our adventure.
July 3, 2023
~ submitted by John Robertson
Only 2 people arrived at the old Wood Mountain parking lot for an 8:30 start. The
colour of the sunlight betrayed the presence of a smoke haze in the air, and the
otherwise clear skies promised a hot day.
October 8th, 2022
~ submitted by John Robertson
A group of 5 people gathered at the Paradise Meadows trailhead. Paper maps were pulled out (guess our median age!) and possible routes were discussed. We sketched out a plan, and headed up past Battleship Lake. The air was cool, but we shed layers of clothing fairly soon, as the hike warmed us. The fall colours glowed in the sun.
The weather was perfect for a day’s hiking. We made swift work if the 5 kms on roads to the base of Buffalo Hump mountain. A slightly novel approach at the start led to heavier-than-expected bushwhacking, some extemporized scrambling, and a bit of profanity. After a steep climb and a bit more scrambling, the sub-alpine was reached, and the going was much easier. Views were viewed, and lunch was eaten. The descent was done quickly. From that point, the second objective was the falls on Whiskey Jack creek. Falls were easily found. We assessed the possibility of descent into the ravine and plunge pool, but decided that, despite the temptation of the creek below, there was no safe means of reaching it at that point. We had our creek time at a more accessible point upstream from the falls, and then, refreshed, headed back to the cars.
March 27, 2022
~ submitted by John Robertson
Only 2 braved the gloomy weather for this trip, but in fact, rain was virtually nil.
August 1, 2021
~ submitted by John Robertson
It was promising to be a hot day when 5 of us met at the trailhead at 9. We kept a good pace for the 2 or 3 kilometres to the point at which we entered the ravine via a steep and dusty descent.
November 11th, 2020
~ submitted by John Robertson
The weather was rather gloomy when the group started, but the clouds stayed high and the rain held off for the four and a half hours we took to wander ridges, lakes, streams, and trails.
September 26, 2020
~ submitted by John Robertson
We left our departure point under partly clear skies. From the sound coming from Bush Creek, we were quick to realize that the recent rain had increased its flow. Our first stop was the old cabin, still kept in great shape by the Ladysmith Sportsmen’s Club.
Continue reading “Christie Falls, Thistle Mine, and Camas Ridge”
On July 1, three set out from the TCT trailhead at Ninatti road, for a wander around Mount Hayes. The route included Camas Ridge trail, some old roads, and a few short stretches of bushwhack. The weather was cooperative, and the views were lovely.
