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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 →

Driving to the very end of the north Bannock Cr FSR is some 32km from the pavement at Slocan City. In 2012, the road was in excellent condition with no impediments. This road is the access to the Gimli Trail; … Continue reading →

MAKING the BEST USE of WEATHER FORECASTS by Chris Cowan Herein reference is made to forecasts issued by Environment Canada (EC). I’ve noticed from time to time a tendency of trip coordinators to cancel outings at the prospect of inclement … Continue reading →

The Alpine/Glacier traverse of the West Kootenays is an amazing 4-day adventure that connects the Silver Spray, Woodbury and Kokanee Cabins via peaks and glaciers in the pristine heart of Kokanee Glacier Park. Enjoy spectacular panoramas that only a few … Continue reading →