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Double Book Review: ‘Enough’ and ‘Turn to Stone’
A Book Review by Mike Nash, a member of the Caledonia Ramblers Two new biographical books were published in 2025 by women climbers seeking personal validation and relief, in climbing, from a dysfunctional childhood in one instance, and a relationship trauma in the other. Superficially similar, they are strikingly different stories. ‘Enough: Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest’ by Melissa Arnot Reid (New York, 2025) is the story of a highly accomplished professional [...]
Club Spotlight: Ribbons of Green Trails Society
Greater Vernon is home to one of BC’s most dedicated trail advocacy groups—the Ribbons of Green Trails Society (RoGTS). Since their beginnings in the early 1990s, this volunteer-driven organization has been working to ensure that residents and visitors alike can enjoy a safe, connected, and inspiring network of non-motorized trails. From hiking and cycling to everyday active transportation, the Society’s efforts highlight how trails are not just pathways—they’re connectors of people, communities, and landscapes.In this [...]
Hot Springs of Western Canada: A Complete Guide Book Review
Hot Springs of Western Canada: A Complete Guide (4th edition) By Glenn Woodsworth & David Woodsworth, Harbour Publishing, 2023 - A Book Review by Ron Dart, a member of the Chilliwack Outdoor Club - Many are the minor pleasures of life, but one of the finest is, after a long day on the trail, in a kayak or car to nestle into a warm, soothing and relaxing hot spring, muscles, bones and tendons finally [...]
Good evening, I would like a trail to the Harrison Hut for dinner, please.
by Joseph Chiao, a member of the Varsity Outdoor Club, UBC The Harrison Hut and the trail accessing it sit on the traditional territory of the Lil’wat Nation. As we work and travel, we humbly acknowledge our presence as visitors to this land, and appreciate the beauty and sustenance it provides. Some context for the area Historically, getting to Harrison Hut involved driving down an FSR on the northwest side of Meager [...]
Hidden Gems: North Shore Hikers Bike Trip to San Juan Islands
Wednesday, October 30th, to Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 “In 1859, the killing of a pig on San Juan Island brought England and the United States to the brink of war over the issue of territorial rights here. By agreement, both nations’ troops were permitted to occupy this area while the problem was studied. British soldiers established a camp at Garrison Bay. While the American troops camped at the southern end of the island." [...]
Hikers of the Past: The Beats, North Cascades, Jim Wickwire, Hozomeen & K2
The North Cascades holds a significant place in the history of the Beat Generation, with figures like Jim Wickwire, Jack Kerouac and Gary Snyder spending time at lookouts in the area in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Their experiences in the North Cascades influenced their writing and contributed to the development of Beat culture, particularly the emphasis on nature, spirituality, and countercultural ideals. Written by Ron Dart, author, hiker and mountaineer, and member of the [...]