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Day 1 Floe Lake (Revisited) – Kootenay NP

Floe Lake and the Rockwall.

Day 1 Trail Head to Floe Lake Campground, 10.5 km 720 m elevation gain, 4 hrs.

We arrived at the trailhead parking lot just after 10:30am. The weather forecast had called for mostly clear skies, with only a chance of rain later on on Day 2. We had our packs on quickly, trying to ignore the excited whining from the dogs as we got ready. After the obligatory pre-hike photos, a friendly person took a group shot, we were on our way by 11am.

Happy crew.
Nothing like a quick pick up game of lift the puppies before heading off. Frosty Paws made the trip.
Destination, #12 Floe Lake.

Lots of excitement to start the hike. Links may be getting old, and is lacking a bit of stamina, but his enthusiasm for hiking is still sky high. Both dogs were hiking at the end of the leash, but Volcano maintained her position as Lead Dog.

Dogs at the front with a little splash of colour along the trail.

The trail actually heads away from the valley with Floe Creek, crossing a small plateau, before dropping down to a bridge over the Vermilion River. Once on the other side of the river, the trail starts to head back towards the valley which will take us to Floe Lake. The entire area was burned in July 2003 by the Tokumm – Verendrye Creek fire. The effects of the fire were with us all the way to the head wall just before Floe Lake. After about 20 minutes we came to a little access trail to Floe Creek. Even though I am carrying water for the dogs, we decided to stop and allow the dogs to drink from the creek.

Down to the bridge over the Vermilion River
Looking north up the Vermilion River from the bridge.
Siobhan in a great mood.
Easy trail, Volcano leading the way.
Time for a drink.

Only a minute after rejoining the trail we crossed over a bridge to the north side of Floe Creek. As we left the creek we passed by some people coming down from Floe Lake. A couple of switchbacks would take us up to the top of a small rise. We were now facing up the valley looking at the head wall in the distance that will be the final climb to Floe Lake. It has taken us 35 minutes to get to this point, 2.5 km and 134 m of elevation.

Crossing Floe Creek, large group coming the other way.
Looking back to the bridge over Floe Creek, can see lots of fallen trees, killed by the fire.
Volcano being saucy on the trail.

Fire is a nature part of the process of rebirth and regeneration in the forest. The short term effects can be devastating, but Mother Nature takes a long term view of life and the effects of fire is overwhelmingly positive. Despite it being 16 years since the fire in the valley the mark the fire has left on the land is evident everywhere. Still standing dead tree trunks are everywhere we look and new growth is still working hard to be seen. Fallen trees make their way to the creek below and accumulate in pinch points. It makes the trail very open, allowing for big views in all directions but provides very little cover in case it is very hot or rainy……..

The creek choked with dead trees.
Wider view of the barren slopes and choked creek.
Fallen trees forming a dam across the creek.
Dead trees remain standing after 16 years but very little new growth has risen up yet. Some hikers in the distance and the head wall of Floe Lake is in the distance.

The hiking was very easy over the next 5.5 km as the trail rises steadily a mere 230 m, with only a few small up and downs. We did not rush along the trail but stopped frequently to enjoy the views, take pictures and have our lunch. We encountered only one other group hiking, a couple and their dog. I am pretty sure that they were going to Floe Lake but we never saw them at the lake. They may have gone onto the next campsite on the Rockwall trail at Numa Creek about 9 km past Floe Lake.

Siobhan clowning around by the trunk of a burned tree.
Colour, life and death along the trial. In the distance he couple we passed on the trail
The trail is a great place for a back scratch.
We are getting closer to the Rockwall

We stopped for lunch along the trail. The dogs have collapsible water bowls in which I put in some food and water to keep them fed and hydrated. While we were eating I took photos and did try to get a little creative.

Volcano enjoying a neck scratch, Siobhan doing her best to pay attention to both dogs.
The view east across the 93 Hwy to Isabelle Peak and Mount Ball.
Another shot looking east.
Looking north up to the ridge along Numa Mountain.

Back on the trail, it was only a couple minutes before we came to a bridge over a small creek. Both the dogs took long drinks from the creek.

Black fur makes it hot in the sun. Links glad to have a cool stream to stand in.
Volcano taking her fill of the water. It is really not much of a bridge, really just a couple of logs.

Leaving the creek the vegetation trailside became very thick and lush. It took about 20 minutes to arrive at the next creek at the base of the headwall to Floe Lake. We had to walk about 20 m up the creek before starting the major climb of the day. On this day it was easy to walk up the creek, coming home the net day this would be a bit of an obstacle. To gain the top of the headwall, it is about 340 m of elevation in just 1.75 km, it took me just under an hour.

The vegetation almost covers the trail.
Almost there. The creek draining Floe Lake. We will veer off to the right.
Floe Peak.
Tomorrow this will have running water.

As we started up the headwall, Links made a little climb into a small adventure, not sure what he was thinking. The vegetation changed completely compared to the burned open slopes of the valley. Everywhere we looked was lush and green and there where ferns on the lower slopes of the trail.

Its just a little climb, and Links got all messed up scrambling up the bank.
Volcano looking hot as we climb up. Ferns abound.

We crisscrossed over the headwall as we worked to gain elevation. After about 10 minutes, we were heading to the north side and entered an area that had suffered some fire damage. Upon heading back to the south side the thick vegetation returned. After about 45 minutes I was struggling a bit under the weight of my pack so I let Siobhan take the puppies and told her to go on ahead. It was not far to Floe Lake, the lake is almost immediately after you top over the headwall so I was not worried about Siobhan getting lost.

Trail becomes more open as we move into a burn area.
Trail back to being lush and covered, Links can no longer keep up with Volcano.
Happy hiking gurl.
The views opening up as we rise up.
Volcano leading us through a burn area.
Back into a lush area.
Siobhan taking the puppies, Links has sprinted momentarily into the lead.

I hiked the last 15 minutes by myself. Eventually the trail flattens out and I arrived at the top. It is only about 300 m from the top to Floe Lake Campground. Having arrived before 3 pm, I was in no rush so I stopped to take some photos of the flowers that populated the trail side.

Trail flattening out, I must be at the top but not done yet.
Some colour contrasting the grey of the limestone.
It is the end of summer so not as many colours as previous hikes but still pretty.

We dropped our packs at the first available campsite then went to explore the campground. After walking around the entire campsite we both decided that our original choice was the best. So we returned to our campsite and proceeded to set up camp.

Our campsite.
Volcano knows how to rest, Links has not relaxed yet from the hike.
You can see the blue of Floe Lake through the trees. The best campsite would be the one beside us. It is the only campsite with a clear view of the lake. Links is more relaxed but Volcano wins the resting competition.

It took us about 30 minutes to set up the tent and inflate the sleeping pads. We put our food away in the bear lockers and headed down to view the lake, it is why we came and it did not disappoint.

Floe Peak reflecting in Floe Lake.
Siobhan, Volcano and Links lakeside soaking up the sun.
Siobhan trying to take photos while Links insists on being her assistant.
Looking south over Floe Lake to the Rockwall. Some day hikers on the “beach”.
An amazing setting for a drink.
The Rockwall heading north.

We walked counter clockwise around the lake. The beach was very rocky definitely not a sandy beach vacation. We came upon the Parks Canada Patrol Cabin and a stream flowing into Floe Lake that drains the meadows above leading to Numa Pass.

Nice walk along a rocky beach.
Parks Canada Patrol Cabin.
A small creek draining into the lake.

On our way back to the main beach Links found a stick to play with which was really a small log. He was so happy. Once we had finished our exploration of the area we opened a couple of beers to celebrate where we were.

The view looking back. The main beach is on the point extending into Floe Lake.
Volcano getting some love and attention from Siobhan.
The Rockwall at the back of Floe Lake.
Sun star and spots.
Someone found a log.
He is a happy boy.
So vicious.
Sun star.
Our reward.
A star and a couple of super stars.
The Queen as majestic as always.
Volcano and the art of resting.

The campground has 18 sites so there were lots of people about. A couple of young boys took an interest in the dogs and spent a few minutes petting them. The boys were with a group of 14 who were hiking the Rockwall and this was day 1. We went back to the bear lockers to get the puppies their food and fed them on the beach. Then we set about getting our dinner ready, rehydrated food with added sausages to give a little punch.

Links getting some attention.
Time for dinner, refilling our water bladders for tomorrows return hike.
The eating area. nice solid picnic tables.
The added sausages to the dried food.
You can see the lake just behind the crew. The path in the centre leads to where we hung out for most of the time.
Buddies staying close. Volcano giving her head a shake.

During dinner we befriended a father/daughter team who were just finishing up hiking the Rockwall. The little girl took an interest in the dogs. She has a three legged dog at home and obviously was missing her dog. She gave both the dogs lots of personal attention. We talked to both of them for quite a while and again at breakfast the next morning.

Little hiker giving Links some one on one time.
One tired puppy.
Volcano getting a massage.

Just before bed I went for a walk around the campsite and took some more pictures.

Field of flowers.
Evening light on Floe Peak.
Floe lake in the evening. The eating area is in the trees on the little rock outcrop. You can see some people still enjoying their dinner.

Good night from Floe Lake.

I love this photo, Volcano is already in the tent for bedtime but she is wondering why I get to be outside.

Night Time at Floe Lake Campground

Floe Lake (Revisited) Home

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Day 3 of my New Years adventure in Arizona up on B Day 3 of my New Years adventure in Arizona up on Bootwreckers, see link in bio.

Hiked the Superstition Ridgeline Trail, 23 km of some very rough terrain.

The views from the ridge were spectacular. The trail is more of a route, then a trail. I got off trail a half a dozen times just on the ascent to the ridge. Sprinkled in for fun where several down climbs where I had to drop my poles before climbing down a small chimney or crack.

There is camping possibilities on the ridge and I do wish I would have camped just before Syphon Draw and enjoyed the sunset. Maybe next time.

This was a very challenging 10.5 hrs on the trail, one of my hardest days ever, but worth every drop of sweat.

Till next time Arizona.

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Even in the smoke, there is nothing like hiking in Even in the smoke, there is nothing like hiking in the Canadian Rockies.

On the way to Pinto Lake, going over Sunset Pass with Tuft Peak in the distance.

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Day 2 of my New Years Arizona Adventure is posted, Day 2 of my New Years Arizona Adventure is posted, see link in bio.

Fun and easy day exploring the Superstitions with my four new friends. Lots of varied terrain and lots of breaks. Will make up for that on Day 3.

I did run out of superlatives to describe the scenery, in one word it was simply spectacular!

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Day 1 of a fun two day trip out to Pinto Lake over Day 1 of a fun two day trip out to Pinto Lake over Sunset Pass.

It was a little smokey but as you can see from the first photo the views were spectacular.....

The little dot in Photo 9 is a Common Loon, and entertained us for several minutes swimming across the lake and diving for fish.

Big thanks to @kbsymington , @sio.mellors , Kylie and Charlie for making it such an awesome trip.

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Day 1 of my 2023 New Years Arizona Adventure is up Day 1 of my 2023 New Years Arizona Adventure is up on Bootwreckers,  see link in bio.

Day started off rainy, see photo 2, but the clouds cleared off by 8 am and I finally got my hike started.

The day wasn't without adversity as I slipped chasing my water bottle in a stream and fell in the water. My camera got flooded and stopped working so the rest of the photos were taken on my aging BlackBerry Key 2.

Met up with a group of 4 med students and hiked with them for two days.

Despite the ruined camera was a super fun day on the trail in a new place. 

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It took a while but finally posted the intro to my It took a while but finally posted the intro to my New Years trip to Arizona, see link in bio.

I was greater in Arizona to 18C weather followed quickly by near freezing temperatures and the most rain in the Phoenix area in one day since 1906!

My trip went from Plan A, 4 days on the Arizona Trail,  through Plans B, C and Finally D.

Was a fun if sometimes frustrating adventure.

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Day 3 of Rockwall 2022 is up on Bootwreckers, see Day 3 of Rockwall 2022 is up on Bootwreckers,  see link in bio.

Sweet little day up and over Tumbling Pass with and a long view of Tumbling Glacier. 

The weather cooperated with blue skies and no threat of rain so we were able to linger at The Glacier before heading down the long descent to the car.

While a straightforward day there were still some adventures to be had, but you have to read about them on the blog.

Big thanks to my amazing hiking partner, @sio.mellors

Looking forward to our 3 day adventure this summer, which will no doubt generate more stories to tell.

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Day 2 of our Rockwall 2022 trip is posted on Bootw Day 2 of our Rockwall 2022 trip is posted on Bootwreckers, see link in bio. With @sio.mellors

This day was Helmet Falls CG to Tumbling Creek CG.

Day started off beautiful with blue skies which turned to rain after lunch. Somehow through all the rain and thunder Siobhan  never lost her smile.

The day ended with beers and Siobhan giving butt rubs to the doggies in camp.

Photo 1 Siobhan taking in the Rockwall at lunch

Photo 2 Helmet Falls at Golden hour

Photo 3 me and my morning coffee waiting for Siobhan to wake up

Photo 4 on the way up Siobhan with Limestone Peak in th background 

Photo 5 Siobhan at Rockwall Pass (can you tell?)

Photo 6 Siobhan near Wolverine Pass with Rockwall Peak shrouded in clouds

Photo 7 Tumbling Glacier through the clouds

Photo 8 setting up camp

Photo 9 Dinner time

Photo 10 butt rubs

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New trip posted, three day trip in the Rockwall in New trip posted, three day trip in the Rockwall in Kootenay NP with @sio.mellors. Introduction and Day 1 up on Bootwreckers.

Trip was suppose to be hiking Northover Ridge in Kanananaskis but smoke had us change plans at the last minute.

This would be my third multi day trip on the Rockwall but the first for Siobhan.

Managed to get two camping sites on the Rockwall and instead of smoke we had to deal with the threat of rain.

We did get wet but we had a blast.

Day 1 is from Paint Pots TH to Helmet Falls CG, with a side trip to get up close the the falls. Pretty straightforward day but visiting Helmet Falls is always special.

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The sixth and final day of our 2022 GDT Section D The sixth and final day of our 2022 GDT Section D hike is up on Bootwreckers, see link in bio.

This day took us from a random camp on the Howse Floodplain to the Mustafa Canyon parking lot. This was an adventurous day with bushwhacking, stream crossings and dead fall but a simply glorious end to a wonderful hike on the GDT. 

Again thanks  to Sara (@sd_kuz) and Lillian (@waterlilizee) for sharing this adventure with me. I am sure we will meet again on a trail someday.

Photo 1 - Morning Colors

Photo 2 - tents on the floodplain

Photo 3 - bushwhacking to start the day

Photo 4 - fields of flowers going to seed

Photo 5 - looking south down the Howse River

Photo 6 - thigh deep water crossing

Photo 7 - big views

Photo 8 - Sara crossing some dead fall

Photo 9 -Mistaya Canyon

Photo 10 - picked up a thru hiker named Roy, enjoying beverages left by Natasha and Kyle from Backpacks and Bikeracks

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Day 5 of our 2022 Great Divide Trail Section D hik Day 5 of our 2022 Great Divide Trail Section D hike is posted on Bootwreckers, see link in bio.

Truly epic day on the trail. Pass through the debris of two avalanches, had lunch by a waterfall, crawled over so much dead fall and hiked on the Howse Flood Plain.

The sunset on the flood plain was one of most magical I have seen.

As always a big thanks to Sara (@sd_kuz) and Lillian (@waterlilizee) for sharing this adventure with me. The Team totally rocked the trail.

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Evening light on Picketpost Mt. #aztrail #aztasso Evening light on Picketpost Mt.

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Arizona Trail Passages 14 and 15. Some photos of Arizona Trail Passages 14 and 15.

Some photos of my recent hike down a couple of Passages of the Arizona Trail. 

The trail is so diverse, rolling terrain cut by shallow washes leads to the expanse of the desert then into rugged canyons and tall peaks, all in a space of 92 km (58 miles).

Had a great time, some blisters gave me some concerns but they seem to be doing fine now that they are out of my hiking shoes.

Got lucky with Trail Magic courtesy of Condiments who drove his 4x4 deep into an unarmed wash, was really in the middle of no where, and then again at the start of Passage 15, missed the Trail Angel's name, the wind was so loud.

Like to thank my Trail Angels, Carole for driving me to Oracle to start the trip, with side trip to a Hayden Az, a real ghost town and to Edith for leaving a water cache for me at Passage 15.

Included a video of my time at the high point for Passage 15. My kid likes it when you stop and enjoy the view you earned, thought they would appreciate my effort in the face of 1000 mph winds (ok maybe thats a bit of an exaggeration).

Thanks Arizona and the AZT for providing more memories.

I will be back

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That sunset says when I wake up it will be time to That sunset says when I wake up it will be time to start my hike on the Arizona Trail, Passages 14 and 15

Love my little motel in Superior, Az, Copper Mt Motel. Has murals painted on all the buildings

Spied the Grand Canyon from the plane 

Adventure awaits 

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Frosty Paws all packed and ready for an adventure. Frosty Paws all packed and ready for an adventure.

Arizona Trail Passages 14 and 15 starting Sunday

Off weekend gooooooo!

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Last weekend before heading to Arizona for a four Last weekend before heading to Arizona for a four day adventure on the Arizona Trail.

I wonder if hiking in the 15 cm of fresh snow will be good prepared for hiking the deserts of Passages 14 and 15?

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Day 4 of our 2022 GDT Section D hike is up on the Day 4 of our 2022 GDT Section D hike is up on the website, see link in bio.

This was a truly epic day spent on the Amiskwi and Collie Creek Alternates.

The weather cooperated starting with a spectacular sunrise on the Mummery Glacier, rainbows and blue skies on the ridge.

We had a brief encounter with a little black bear who scampered quickly away. 

Finished off the day with a cold beer, Grizzly Paw Rutting Elk Red, that I had carried with me and it tasted great.

Easily one of th best days on the trail ever.

Again big thanks to Sara (@sd_kuz) and Lillian (@waterlilizee) for sharing this adventure with me. The Team totally rocked the trail.

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Day 3 of our 2022 Section D hike is posted, see li Day 3 of our 2022 Section D hike is posted, see link in bio.

This was a shorter day, only about 17 km but took us from the end of the Kiwetinok Alternate up to Amiskwi Pass and then a beautiful meadow at the the base of the Amiskwi Ridge.

Photo 1 - morning sky

Photo 2 - on the Kiwetinok Alternate

Photo 3 - Kiwetinok Alternate

Photo 4 - break time at a stream crossing, Frosty Paws hanging in there

Photo 5 - Fireweed with a view down the Amiskwi Valley,

Photo 6 - fields of flowers as we approached Amiskwi Pass

Photo 7 - Yellow Columbine on the way up to Amiskwi Lodge

Photo 8 - Our camp in the meadow

Photo 9 - Setting sun

Photo 10 - one of the best adventure stories ever! True story of how three prisoners of war escaped and climbed Mt Kenya

Again big thanks to Sara (@sd_kuz) and Lillian (@waterlilizee) for sharing this adventure with me. The Team totally rocked the trail.

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First two days of my 2022 Great Divide Trail Secti First two days of my 2022 Great Divide Trail Section D adventure are up on the blog, see profile for link.

Day 1 was from Burgess Pass Trail head to Yoho Lake Campground. A relatively short day but a good warm up for the rest of the trip.

Big thanks to Sara (@sd_kuz) and Lillian (@waterlilizee) for sharing this adventure with me. The Team totally rocked the trail.

Photo 1 - at Burgess Pass looking at Mt Wapta

Photo 2 - Flowers, it was a great time to hike to see all the flowers in August bloom

Photo 3 - Emerald Lake from up high

Photo 4 - at Yoho Pass, did I mention the flowers

Photo 5 - Duplex tent all set up with Frosty Paws on guard, and oh ya, more flowers

Photo 6 - the north end of Wapta Mt as seen from Yoho Lake.

Super fun little day, the opening a grand adventure.

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Sound On. Video clips from my hike along th Supe Sound On. 

Video clips from my hike along th Superstion Ridgeline.

Was an epic hike, 24km from my campsite at Miners Needle to First Water Trailhead where my car was.

Wouldn't recommend doing all in one day backpacking, as the final descent down Siphon Draw Wash is brutal, but I did it in 10hrs 45min

Would love to redo th hike at some point and actaull stop and camp along the ridge.

I had enough water to stop, but I was enticed by the prospects of a beer to finish.

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