Tag Archives: fishing

One meh and one busy rec site

Posted on Monday, 2026-Aug-3rd by ralph

I was back in BC, with many recreation sites to explore if I felt so inclined. My first stop had an unexpected camper in it, with another showing up later in the week. My next site had expected campers – … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Up the Big Bend

Posted on Monday, 2026-Mar-9th by ralph

I had always been curious about what the Big Bend area north of Golden was like. It is dominated by Lake Kinbasket, a huge lake contained by the Mica Dam. There are some BC recreation sites up there to visit … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New Starlink, new adventures

Posted on Monday, 2026-Feb-16th by ralph

I was headed to the Flathead Valley in BC to try out my new Starlink mini. But would I make it there deep into the forestry roads of BC? Would the googles lead me astray? Would Starlink work under a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Spring at last

Posted on Sunday, 2023-Dec-10th by ralph

Edwards Lake was my next destination, at a campsite that I would say is in my top ten favorite spots. I was here early enough that I thought there was a good chance the spot would be available, which it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fall camping continued

Posted on Monday, 2022-Dec-5th by ralph

Having hopefully fixed my furnace, I headed out into the Rocky Mountain Foothills again, this time to Ya Ha Tinda. I had been here many years ago camping, but had never really explored the area. Back then, camping was more … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

First all toy test

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Nov-24th by ralph

Now that I have both of my new toys in hand, it was time for my first trip where I could use both of them. I was going to Lac la Biche where I could use the folding kayak on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Back into the groove, what have I been up to?

Posted on Sunday, 2022-Oct-23rd by ralph

I’m caught up on pictures, having had a busy summer. It was all I could do to not get too far behind on those, and even at that, I was a good month behind most of the time. Writing just … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Dolores River ancient path hikes

Posted on Monday, 2022-May-30th by ralph

My first full day at Dolores River boat Launch dawned refreshingly cool – but with a promise of heat to follow judging by the blue skies and already warming sun. My plan today was to explore the local area a … Continue reading →

Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Adapt to the situation

Posted on Monday, 2022-May-9th by ralph

My aborted trip to Wragge Beach Campground on Slocan Lake had me waking up somewhat unlevel camped partway to the site. But my sleep had been fine, it seemed being slightly tilted head down did not affect me as much … Continue reading →

Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

I found snow, again

Posted on Thursday, 2022-May-5th by ralph

I am really coming to dislike the actual process of getting to or from Vancouver Island. While I even managed to leave a little early, and get to the ferry an hour before its departure, I still managed a second … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment