Strathcona Wilderness Institute director Brenda sends the following notice about the SWI Annual General Meeting:
Would you like to learn more about the Strathcona Wilderness Institute? Would you like to meet some great people including Lindsay Elms, (an accomplished climber and writer) who will be available for booksigning of his latest fascinating historical mountaineering book called "Above The Bush" - "A Century of Climbing on Vancouver Island 1912-2012"? Then be sure to put TUES, JUNE 5 at 7 p.m. on your calendar.
The 17th Annual General Meeting of the STRATHCONA WILDERNESS INSTITUTE will be held at the Lewis Recreational Centre in Courtenay at 7:p.m. in the Meeting Room.
As a non-profit organization, the SWI Board of Directors will be pleased to answer questions about Strathcona Park and their summer programs at the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre at Paradise Meadows and at the Information Centre at Buttle Lake.
We are always looking for new members, volunteers, new ideas, and new skills! Fundraising skills, event planning, communications experience, park and trail knowledge, and building services (repairs and renovations) are always welcome! Or if you are just interested in learning about Strathcona Park, and want to enjoy the refreshments, then we hope to see you on Tues, June 5. For more information, please see www.strathconapark.org or explore this blog.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Update to the Update!
A correction to the trail conditions for the Upper Myra Falls Trail:
Upper Myra Falls Trail: some snow patches; this trail not checked for windfalls.
Thanks Gerry for the update! Also, check the comments below the previous post, for some notes from Solo 75.
Upper Myra Falls Trail: some snow patches; this trail not checked for windfalls.
Thanks Gerry for the update! Also, check the comments below the previous post, for some notes from Solo 75.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Buttle Lake Trails Update
Gerry Roberts, volunteer host of the Buttle Lake Info Hut for Strathcona Wilderness Institute, sends his latest report of the most recent conditions from that area of Strathcona Park.
Strathcona Provincial Park - Buttle Corridor and Gold River Road
Trail Conditions as of May 18th, 2012
Trails Off Highway 28
Crest Crags - All areas clear of snow.
Crest Lake Picnic Area - All areas clear of snow.
Crest Mountain Trail - Trail snow covered from 2,800 foot level, windfalls on trail.
Elk River Trail - High risk area after descent to river due to deep snow, avalanche risk, under-flooding, windfalls and washouts.
Elk River View Trail - All areas clear of snow.
Lady Falls Trail - All areas clear of snow.
Kings Peak - Road to trail head is clear of snow and accessible, very little windfall. The snow appears to be at about 1,500 foot level; this trail has not been checked for windfalls or washouts.
*****
Off Western Mine Road
Lupin Falls Trail - Parking lot, trail and picnic area all clear of snow and windfalls.
Auger Point Trail - Parking lot and trail clear of snow and windfalls.
Karst Creek Trail - Limited access due to extreme windfall situation, only partially cleared: Note no bridge at creek crossing.
Shepherd Creek and Wild Ginger Trails - All areas clear of snow.
Flower Ridge Trail - The snow starts at about 2,300 foot level; this trail not yet checked for windfalls.
Price Creek Trail - No information available; this trail has many windfalls and washouts, it is not maintained.
Bedwell Lake Trail - No access trail head and parking: Jim Mitchell Lake road not ploughed and lower areas clear of snow have not been graded and extremely rough after the first two kilometres; difficulty even with four wheel drive and high ground clearance.
Lower Myra Falls Trail - Access road has been graded, the creek is very high due to snow melt, great care is needed at the falls.
Phillips Ridge Trail - Trail appears to be snow covered from about the 2,800 foot level; this trail not checked for windfalls.
Upper Myra Falls Trail - Difficult to access due to very high snowbank off road. Trail snow covered; this trail not checked for windfalls.
Tennent Lake Trail/Mount Myra - The trail appears to be snow covered from the 1,500 foot level; this trail not checked for windfalls. Be warned, this trail passes through a high avalanche areas.
Strathcona Provincial Park - Buttle Corridor and Gold River Road
Trail Conditions as of May 18th, 2012
Trails Off Highway 28
Crest Crags - All areas clear of snow.
Crest Lake Picnic Area - All areas clear of snow.
Crest Mountain Trail - Trail snow covered from 2,800 foot level, windfalls on trail.
Elk River Trail - High risk area after descent to river due to deep snow, avalanche risk, under-flooding, windfalls and washouts.
Elk River View Trail - All areas clear of snow.
Lady Falls Trail - All areas clear of snow.
Kings Peak - Road to trail head is clear of snow and accessible, very little windfall. The snow appears to be at about 1,500 foot level; this trail has not been checked for windfalls or washouts.
*****
Off Western Mine Road
Lupin Falls Trail - Parking lot, trail and picnic area all clear of snow and windfalls.
Auger Point Trail - Parking lot and trail clear of snow and windfalls.
Karst Creek Trail - Limited access due to extreme windfall situation, only partially cleared: Note no bridge at creek crossing.
Shepherd Creek and Wild Ginger Trails - All areas clear of snow.
Flower Ridge Trail - The snow starts at about 2,300 foot level; this trail not yet checked for windfalls.
Price Creek Trail - No information available; this trail has many windfalls and washouts, it is not maintained.
Bedwell Lake Trail - No access trail head and parking: Jim Mitchell Lake road not ploughed and lower areas clear of snow have not been graded and extremely rough after the first two kilometres; difficulty even with four wheel drive and high ground clearance.
Lower Myra Falls Trail - Access road has been graded, the creek is very high due to snow melt, great care is needed at the falls.
Phillips Ridge Trail - Trail appears to be snow covered from about the 2,800 foot level; this trail not checked for windfalls.
Upper Myra Falls Trail - Difficult to access due to very high snowbank off road. Trail snow covered; this trail not checked for windfalls.
Tennent Lake Trail/Mount Myra - The trail appears to be snow covered from the 1,500 foot level; this trail not checked for windfalls. Be warned, this trail passes through a high avalanche areas.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Support from MEC
Strathcona Wilderness Institute is excited to receive support from Mountain Equipment Coop for the upcoming Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre Nature Programs. SWI applied for funds to expand the information about Strathcona Park and Paradise Meadows available to visitors
and community groups; and to expand the SPWC program of volunteer involvement.
MEC strives to demonstrate leadership in both self-propelled recreation and sustainability, and fulfills this role in part by supporting like-minded organizations such as ours.
Many SWI activities are already posted on the calendar at the bottom of the page - stay tuned for more details of our summer programs!
MEC strives to demonstrate leadership in both self-propelled recreation and sustainability, and fulfills this role in part by supporting like-minded organizations such as ours.
Many SWI activities are already posted on the calendar at the bottom of the page - stay tuned for more details of our summer programs!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
New Book Released!
Exciting news today: Lindsay Elms' new book on the mountains has just been released! "Above the Bush: a Century of Climbing on Vancouver Island, 1912-2012" is a great follow-up to his previous book, "Beyond Nootka".
This book contains transcripts of journal entries, diaries and newspaper accounts of early ascents of some of the most prominent mountains on Vancouver Island; as well as the climbing history of many important mountains to the climbing community.
"In Above the Bush, Lindsay Elms has amassed an outstanding collection of information on the history of mountaineering on Vancouver Island, a saga of which he was an integral part", says author Dick Culbert.
"This book paints a vivid picture of Vancouver Island's beautiful and rugged mountains, and the adventurers who climb them," says Cedric Zala of the Vancouver Island section of the Alpine Club of Canada.
Copies of the new book as well as Beyond Nootka can be ordered through Lindsay's website. The cover features an original watercolour by Cumberland BC artist Clive Powsey.
This book contains transcripts of journal entries, diaries and newspaper accounts of early ascents of some of the most prominent mountains on Vancouver Island; as well as the climbing history of many important mountains to the climbing community.
"In Above the Bush, Lindsay Elms has amassed an outstanding collection of information on the history of mountaineering on Vancouver Island, a saga of which he was an integral part", says author Dick Culbert.
"This book paints a vivid picture of Vancouver Island's beautiful and rugged mountains, and the adventurers who climb them," says Cedric Zala of the Vancouver Island section of the Alpine Club of Canada.
Copies of the new book as well as Beyond Nootka can be ordered through Lindsay's website. The cover features an original watercolour by Cumberland BC artist Clive Powsey.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Summer Planning has Begun!
With the beginning of May, the planning for the summer season of programs at the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre has begun! Several hikes & nature outings have been lined up, with many more in the works. Click through the upcoming months on the Google calendar below to see what is scheduled so far.
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