Saturday

July 1

Leader’s She’s back! Record Ridge Bitterroot hike. Mod. Meet @ Rossland Museum, 9 am to carpool

Pat Thomson

362-5795

Saturday

July 8

Hike Pilot Peninsula. Easy. Meet @ Brilliant Park ‘n’ Ride to carpool. (North of Castlegar people call for your mtg t&p)

Gloria Maigler

362-7493

Saturday

July 15

(Canada’s Parks Day) -- Hike Drinnon Pass toward Gwillim Lakes. Mod/stren. Long drive. Multi views! Meet @ Hoder Creek/Little Slocan Jct, 9 am. More info and carpooling? Call Margo (693-2229) or leader >>

Rod Dunnett

Saturday

July 22

Drive 13 km up Enterprise Cr Rd then mod climb, 4 hr at relaxed pace to Blue Grouse alpine 'pocket' meadows & historic mine. Well marked secure foot path. Advise leader that you will meet @ Brilliant Park 'n’ Ride, 7:30 am OR @ KSCU, jct Hwy 3A/6, 8 am

info: M McMann 365-5647
Ldr: Mark Adams 358-2411

Saturday

July 29

Float (tubes, air mattresses, etc) on the Kettle River. Easy. Meet @ Grand Forks City Park beach, 11 am for car shuttle. 2-3 hr trip incl lunch & swimming. Info >>

Vera Medved
447-9278

Saturday

August 5

Hike to Idaho Peak. The usual easy walk to see masses of flowers. Meet @ north end of New Denver campground, 10 am

Ray Kosiancic

Mon – Fri

August 7 – 11

“Duffel & Daypack” hiking in Cathedral Lake Prov Park. Bus in Mon pm, out Fri am. Campground (or lodge, your choice). Call co-coordinator for details: logistics, timetables, fees etc

Webb Webster 365-2572
OR
Margo Saunders 693-2229

Saturday

August 12

Hike Blizzard Mtn; drive to last trip lunch spot & an easy/mod walk from there. Meet @ Extra Foods, Waneta Mall, 9 am. Eclectic

Pamella Wik
368-3333

Saturday

August 19

Hike Old Growth Trail. Easy. Swim @ Kokanee Creek Park after? Meet @ Nelson Safeway, 8:30 am

Julia Roberts
354-5492

Saturday

August 26

Hike around Selkirk College trails. Very easy. History, views, (birds, flowers, skinks?). Meet @ Castlegar weigh scales, 9 am

Sharon Lelliott
365-1161

Saturday

September 2

Open for suggestions

Saturday

September 9

“Wonderful chance to see peak raptor migration, near Castlegar Golf Course. Very easy. Meet @ Brilliant Park ‘n’ Ride, 10 am. Bring folding chair, binocs or spotting scope

Michael McMann
365-5647

Friday
September 15

Hike to Kimbal Lake, then enjoy Nakusp Hot Springs. Long hike, mod/stren. Old growth forest, views, history. Call leader early in week for meeting t&p, & carpooling. See 9/16 also, blend

Pat West
365-5746

Saturday

September 16

Saddle Mtn Lookout hike. Mod/stren, similar to Old Glory hike; long drive. Views, history, botany. Call leader BY SEPT 13 for (very early) meeting time & place & carpooling. Some are leaving Thursday night to camp, and doing Fri hike ‘n’ soak

Webb Webster
365-2572

Saturday
September 23

Seven Summits, Hike #1 of 2

Pat Thomson
362-5795

Saturday
EVENING
September 23

Astronomy night! Very easy. Bring binocs or spotting scope, and dress warmly. Meet @ Viewpoint above Castlegar (Mel DeAnna trailhead), 8 pm. Cloud alternative evening, Sept 30

Brian d’Eon
354-4059

Monday
September 25

Presentation: “Mushrooms” by Rob MacRae General meeting to follow. Venue: Silver King campus, Nelson, 7 pm

Michael McMann
365-5647

Saturday
September 30

Explore rail trail, Nelson toward Troupe Jct on lake shore. Full length 10 km, negotiable. Meet @ Nelson Safeway, 8:30 am

Julia Roberts
354-5492

Saturday
October 7

Hike Elephant Mtn. Mod/stren. Big-time views! Late season raptors (eagles, hawks). Meet @ Lakeside Park concession, 9 am

Michael McMann
365-5647

Saturday
October 14

Violin Lake Fall Stakeholders’ Hike. Mod. Meet @ Webster School, Warfield, 10 am.

Pamella Wik
368-3333

Saturday
October 21

Hike Waterloo Trail from Castlegar end. Easy. Meet @ Castlegar weigh scale, 10 am; drive to gate

Gloria Maigler
362-7493

Saturday
October 28

Hike Mel DeAnna Trail, experience fall glory. Mod. Meet @ trailhead (viewpoint) 10 am

Janice Arndt
354-4539

Monday
October 30

Potluck, Robson Hall. BYO cutlery, plates, cups, and a food dish to share. Eat @ 6 pm sharp. Presentation: “Wildlife of Central Florida” with Dr Joan Snyder. Gen mtg to follow

Michael McMann
365-5647