A Wednesday Wander in the Woods

• a 3.5 to 4 hour snowshoe on forest trails, depending on snow conditions
• location- above the Ridge Lakes to the crest of the ridge at 1585m (5200 feet), following the double track to Mildred Lake and back
• 14 km return with a 292m net climb (958 feet), but a gradual hill for 7 km
• 55km return drive ($5 for carpoolers)
• article – Ridge Lakes Snowshoe

• this route is easier if the route is stomped in and more tiring if we are breaking trail
• all www@ events will require reasonable fitness; expect some hills
• dress for the conditions and review the Ten Essentials, please (everyone should have their own first aid kit too)
• each participant should carry a contact/emergency information card in his/her upper compartment of the backpack in case of an accident or unforeseen problem
• please ensure that you have edited your website user profile to include your cell phone number, emergency contact, etc.  since that is the information that the hike leader will have on
• there will be a www@ event most Wednesdays for the winter season, many of them on snowshoes, as personal schedules permit
• bring something to sit on for lunch
• we will stick together for safety; all www@ events are group hikes/snowshoes
• the end times will be fluid since there is no way to predict weather, driving conditions, pace of the group, decisions made while out on the trail, etc.   If you have an afternoon deadline, it is best to not register
• snowshoeing events – poles are recommended for stability
• most snowshoe events will be on forest tracks and may involve crossing some deadfall and will always have some uneven footing and possible hazards; some experience in off-trail ‘shoeing is very helpful
• bring a bag for snowshoes and snowy belongings if you are carpooling
• most events are dog-friendly, but owners should consider the air temperature, snow depth and snow conditions
• other hike leaders will offer snowshoeing events on set tracks at Sun Peaks, Larch Hills, Silver Star, Stake Lake, Skmana, etc.   These are better for novice snowshoers or anyone with less confidence in off-track snowshoeing and exploring.  Most www@ events will be off track routes
• guests are welcome but the sponsoring member must ensure that waivers, event details, fitness requirements,equipment, etc,  are all taken care of and it is not extra work for the hike leader or the group
• new – each week we will have a shared item (baked goods, etc.) to share with the group and there will be a planned a group photo for each www@ event at the lunch spot
• later season snowshoe events will include some more challenging routes
• more details to be provided closer to the actual date

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Doug Smith

Retired now, I get into the outdoors most days to hike, paddle, camp, snowshoe, run, walk, or explore. More information can be found at: KamloopsTrails.net.

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