Blogs from Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada, North America - page 3

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Revelstoke June 29th 2010

We haven't been very good! Sorry about the length of time from the last blog. We have got into the work, work, work,.. regime. Since we last wrote we have been working hard and trying to save our pennies and loonies. Rob had a job interview at Parks Canada (similar to D.O.C for those in the know) which he felt went well. For the interview we had a weekend in Kelowna which is about 3-4hrs west and south. We spent some coin in the massive (!) second clothing shop and found an interview outfit for about $30. Kelowna was beautiful and dry in comparison to Revy. It is sheltered between the mountains to the west and east. On the first day we went for a nice bike in Myra-Bellevue Park. It had been ravaged by fire ... read more

Glacier & Mt.Revelstoke National Parks

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Revelstoke May 22nd 2010

A hungry resident

travelbuffs

When: Victoria Day long weekend Where: Glacier National Park & Mt.Revelstoke National Park, BC Weather: 19C - 6C Highlights: First camping with little S; first black bear sighting; S touching a squirrel Mileage: ~ 900km With a pretty late start on Saturday, we ended up following a bunch of cars on the road across the Trans-Canada. Fortunately no major traffic bottlenecks despite the heavy construction all through the Rockies. It was a long drive, but with the little one asleep for most of the journey, it was a breeze. Part of the drive, we encountered snow showers & it was a pretty cool site. And not to mention all those bikers(I have no idea where they were going to) riding along the Trans-Canada. People do love the outdoors here & they care not what the weather ... read more

6th Week in Canada (More Photos)

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Revelstoke May 21st 2010

The Waterfall

canadalee

More photos of our trip from Revelstoke to Invermere: ... read more

Ups and downs

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Revelstoke May 18th 2010

Daisy and Chad

Juz and Rob

Its been a while since we wrote - 26 days in fact. Since we last wrote we have seen many of animals; black bear, moose, elk, mule eared deer, white tailed deer, mountain goats, big horned sheep and osprey, found work at KOA (Kampgrounds of America), biked (thats not that surprising I know), broken and fixed Chad the Van and meet some awesome people who bought the first van we looked at in Vancouver. When Rob last wrote we were in Golden. We stayed there for a few more days biking, walking and meeting up with Steffi and Jesper. They were travelling in a GMC van, which was a little older than ours, but looked like it came from the same factory as Chad. We had looked at 'Daisy' before Chad, but didn't (obviously) buy it. ... read more

Collar up to Octobers Chill

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Revelstoke October 13th 2009

Marion Lake, Glacier Natl Park

Higster

Scarlet-gold leaf still clinging the cold grey branch Autumn in Revelstoke. Sauntering down the street is replaced by scurrying. Cool wind on the cheek. Leaves whirl. Mount Begbie iced with new snow, locked in cloud...... A season s change we cannot resist. Even autumn... slips... away........ read more

Football- the LABOUR Day Classic, eh?

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Revelstoke September 7th 2009

At The Regent

Higster

My buddies, Alan and Cristy, share a passion for pigskin paegentry that transcends political boundaries. Prior to this day the three of us have watched football games in various bars and residences in Mexico. Exclusively NFL. But with A and C's arrival in Canada (drive up from Colorado) this week, and a grey, rainy Revelstoke labour day game on the TV, we had the perfect excuse to hunker down in the Regent Pub in Revy and enjoy the Canadian game. A longer, wider field. Twelve players. Larger end zones. Single point concession. Three downs to make 10 yards. Thus, a game that showcases THE FORWARD PASS and a wide open approach. Thanks to our rapport with Amy ,the server we'd met the previous day, we were seated in the billiard room with a TV all our ... read more

Berry Feast at Eagle Pass Mountain

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Revelstoke September 1st 2009

John on way up

Higster

Most hiking days seem to have as an objective; surrounding oneself with the natural world, getting exercise, climbing to a viewpoint and just looking around. Yesterday, the added treat of foraging for HUCKLEBERRIES added another dimension to what was already an enjoyable time with friends in the mountains. John Flaa, Suzanne Grieve, and their son, Erik and I hiked through the splendor of faded wildflower meadows, jutting rockslabs, and winding alpine trails to the summit of Eagle Pass Mountain (7500 ft.) in the Monashees west of Revelstoke. Yes, 'tis the season of harvest! Berries ripe on the vine. Food for wildlife and a few humans. Until this day I had never really gone out to specifically pick enough berries to make a pie with. Usually, I've munched as I travelled between places solely for a wee ... read more

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Revelstoke August 31st 2009

Inverness Peaks

Higster

Today, a trip up Mount Revelstoke, into the National Park, on the FREE shuttle from Grizzly Plaza. No payment, no gas bill, NO VAN! So thanks to Parks Canada and City of Revelstoke for getting this together. Now, they gotta get the word out so people USE it! Yeh, a bus that takes you and all your stuff up the mountain from 1500 ft elevation up to the meadows at 6000 feet. Now, the SMOKE part.... Views in the subalpine were down to about 3 kilometres in smoke today. No wind. Warm temps. A eerie lack of movement. Complete stillness under a sun trying hard to penetrate the gauze. A four hour return hike from the summit to Miller Lake and then the trail up to the Miller/Jade Lakes col. Marmot and Pika whistles. No bear ... read more

Cooling my heels in Revelstoke, B.C.

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Revelstoke August 29th 2009

Mount Sir Donald

Higster

A gorgeous BC day. Skies still smokey from forest fires, but the peaks are defined by that bluish haze, creating memorable views of Mount Begbie and Mount Cartier. Fire bombers carrying their loads of retardant flash over at mid-day. A day to chill and hang out with Molly, Paxkal and Quitzy at the Market. Tomorrow will be a hiking day i know up on Mount Revelstoke. it just feels great to be back here in Revy for all it has to offer. My old home town. meanwhile, a pic of me on Abbott ridge this week with Mount Sir Donald in the background.... read more

23km

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Revelstoke August 14th 2009

wandelen

Tom en Sabrina

Een zware wandeling stond er ons te wachten, nadat we gisteren alweer in een betoverend stukje Rocky Mountains (National Park Yoho) waren aangekomen. Ik was al vroeg uit de veren, maar voor Sabrina liep het iets minder vlot op een alweer overwegend bewolkte ochtend. Na het ontbijt en een snelle was, vertrokken we met de auto terug richting de Takakkaw Falls om van daaruit aan ons tocht door de bergen te beginnen. Aanvankelijk wandelden we door het dal, het dal van de Yoho River, waardoor het allemaal relatief vlak was. Een mooie opwarmer dus voor wat komen zou. Na zo'n 4 km kwamen we de eerste watervallen tegen, de laughing falls. Vraag me niet waar de naam vandaan komt, indrukwekkend waren ze wel. Langs onze verdere tocht noordwaarts begon het stelselmatig meer en meer in stijgende ... read more

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