Monthly Archives: November 2017

The Threat of Wilderness? by George H. Stankey “Wilderness is a cultural construct, rather than an intrinsic biophysical reality. In order to understand the meanings and values associated with wilderness today, it is necessary to understand the cultural context within which the … Continue reading →

Rock Climbing at Q’Emiln Park, Post Falls, Idaho This lovely little climbing area (pronounced ke-me-lyn) can make an easily accessible and enjoyable weekend trip from Nelson. After a pleasant 3-hour drive through scenic northern Idaho, the small town of Post … Continue reading →

Access. From the cabin, cross the creek and find a hiker-made track that initially follows cairns and then turns into a good trail. It heads to the col between Mt McQuarrie and Sunrise Peak and the mine. See the Kootenay … Continue reading →

Travel Facts, The Trip, Longest Caves, Twin Otter  

Zhejiang Province,  

Rafting and Hiking the GC, Facts, Geology and Carving the River, Hikes From the River, Largest Canyons in the World  

Marine Debris, Glass Floats 2016 The Japanese 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami, Cleanup on Vancouver Island Gerald Island Ivy  2020 Marine Debris Removal Initiative  

Vietnam Nov 7-22, 2017 Vietnam is one of the great travel destinations. With inexpensive prices, pleasant people, a frenetic pace, a classic cuisine, ethnic cultures and many fantastic destinations, it is a year-around destination for all nationalities. North Vietnam has … Continue reading →

Sources of Weather Information by Peter Jordan Here’s a few places on the Internet to get weather forecasts, or data on weather that’s just happened. Everyone knows the Environment Canada weather forecast site, but there are a few more. The … Continue reading →

AMBROSIA June 15th, by Doug Brown  am·bro·sia (m-brzh, -zh-), n. Something with an especially delicious flavour or fragrance. Ambrosia is an easy (5.6) 4-pitch rock climb found up Koch Creek in the Valhallas, and in my opinion, is aptly named. … Continue reading →