Saturday 23/03/2019 Yukon Wildlife Preserve
Whitehorse, Yukon, CANADA
Participants: Anne-Marie DaSilva, Walter Brennan, Stephen Davies (Photos and report), Sue Davies
As we were not having much luck with wildlife sightings since our arrival in Canada we took the opportunity for some guaranteed sightings at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve just out of Whitehorse.
Friday 22/03/2019 Whitehorse to Haines Junction Sightseeing
Yukon, CANADA
Participants: Anne-Marie DaSilva, Walter Brennan, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
Another driving day trip from Whitehorse, this time we were heading due west towards Haines Junction.
The mountains again seemed endless, punctuated by lakes and rivers. It is truely impressive country!
Thursday 21/3/2019 Whitehorse to Alaskan Border Sightseeing
Participants: Anne-Marie DaSilva, Walter Brennan, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
This was a driving tour from Whitehorse heading south towards the Alaskan border. Our first stop was Emerald Lake which was a stunning emerald colour, even though it was still partially frozen.
Tuesday 19/3/2019 Fish Lake
Whitehorse, Yukon, CANADA
Participants: Anne-Marie DaSilva, Walter Brennan, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
The trailhead for this walk is a short drive from Whitehorse. We headed off on a stunningly clear day. The trail gradually climbed through forest until we were above the tree line. We kept climbing onto a rocky ridge with fantastic views of the frozen Fish Lake and surrounding mountains which appeared to go on forever. After a quick snack we descended via the same route.
Sunday 17/3/2019 Whitehorse
Yukon, CANADA
Participants: Anne-Marie DaSilva, Walter Brennan, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
We enjoyed a half day walk with our hosts, Anne-Marie and Walter through the forest near their house. There was still quite an amount of snow on the ground but it did not create much of a problem for us.
Saturday 16/03/2019 Millennium Trail, Yukon River
Whitehouse, Yukon, CANADA
Participants: Anne-Marie DaSilva, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
On our first day in the Yukon, Anne-Marie took us on a walk along the Millennium Trail following the mighty Yukon River. The river was in the early stages of the spring melt and the trail was somewhat icy in places. Along the way Anne-Marie pointed out their favourite kayaking spots.
Saturday 15/03/2019 Kananaskis Trail Sightseeing
Alberta, CANADA
Participants: Beth Davies, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
Beth took us for a drive to some scenic spots not too far from the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, including the Upper Kananaskis Lake, Mount Kidd, Mount Lorette and Mount Sparrowhawk.
Saturday 13/03/2019 Johnston Canyon
Alberta, CANADA
Participants: Dale Andrew, Beth Davies, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
I have visited Johnston Canyon in summer and the raging stream and canyon was very impressive. I was keen to see it at a different time of year, early spring.
Tuesday 12/03/2019 Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Kananaskis, Alberta, CANADA
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
This short walk around the nature loop from the Kananaskis Mountain lodge was scenic and snowy!
Saturday 9/03/2019 Lynn Canyon
Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Jay Macarthur
We enjoyed a short walk in Lynn Canyon in North Vancouver with my friend from the 1980’s, Jay. North Vancouver had received a considerable amount of recent snow which made for scenic conditions in the 1,000 year old forest. Highlights were the suspension bridge, the ancient forest and the stunning 30 foot pool (a great spot in summer apparently!).
Sunday 24/02/2019 Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
Vernon, British Columbia, CANADA
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Cal Stewart, Kerrie Stewart, Lisa Stewart
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park encompasses a preserved area of natural grasslands in the Okanagan area of British Columbia. This scenic walk on snow was to a lookout with great views of Lake Kalamalka.
22/03/2018 – 26/03/2018 Kumano Kodo Trail
Nakahechi Imperial Route, Kansai Region, Honshu, JAPAN
Distance: 96km Total Ascent: 8,880m Total Descent: 8,710m Time: 28 hours
Participants: Bethany Davies, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)
The Kumano Kodo is a pilgrimage route that has been used for over 1,000 years by people from all levels of society including retired emperors and aristocrats. The Nakahechi route has a rich history and is characterised by Oji shrines along its length. The route has been used since the beginning of the 10th century and it is considered an isolated sacred site of healing and salvation.
This walk is located in the isolated Kii peninsula known for its steep lush mountains. The sacred sites and pilgrimage routes were world heritage listed in 2007. From Kyoto or Tokyo the train can be taken to Kii Tanabe and then a local bus takes 40mins to reach the start of the walk.It is important to know which stop to alight the bus though! Bus and train transport is available at the end of the walk.