The hills overlooking the south shore of Kamloops Lake have extensive slopes of sage and grasslands. The hilltops and north-facing areas have ponderosa and douglas fir trees, but it is open forest allowing easy passage in any direction. There are … Continue reading →
While snowshoeing and hiking in the middle of winter, we find ourselves in low-light minimal-chromatic environments. White snowbanks, brown-grey trunks, green-grey conifers, and dull skies await us. On a sunny day, the blue skies and reflected light brings out a … Continue reading →
When snows blanket the hills, we can still hike. In fact, it is a good time to explore new areas, especially rarely-visited hills, grasslands, and open-forested slopes. With low winter light and frequent cloud cover, slow progress in the snow, … Continue reading →