Nature Notes from Paradise Meadows

Nature Notes from the Strathcona Wilderness Institute at Paradise Meadows & Buttle Lake, Strathcona Provincial Park

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

A Load Off

A substantial weight has been lifted off the Centre's shoulders - quite a relief to have that load removed! Thanks to BC Parks who arranged a contractor to clear the snow off the roof this past weekend.
Now it just has to melt away before June!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Winter & Summer Contrast

A few more observations on the snow depth at Paradise Meadows & Forbidden Plateau, in this trip report from the Comox District Mountaineering Club.
The contrasting photos from summer & winter tell the story!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Snow Cave

Sometimes a snow cave is naturally found,  sometimes it is created:

Thanks to Tim Penney for the photo: more images here.