During a battle to keep my ski’s from balling up and keeping the large wet snow flakes off my lens, I made this memorable image while back country skiing on the Bowron Lakes this spring. We were skiing with Dave Jorgenson of White Gold Adventures – a kite-skiing hut to hut ski adventure which was […]
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Heading Home – Our Winter Adventure Winds Down

Cheryl and Dave lead us home through the beautiful Sub-Boreal Spruce forest bordering Kibbee Lake in Bowron Lake Park. It’s been an amazing 4-day trip through a winter wonderland. There was one last minor road block, but once we paid our trail fees, our good friend the Marten allowed us through and we were on […]
Capturing the Mood of the Moment

While the rest of us took a break to have lunch, Cheryl opted to strike out across Kibbee Lake. The snow was wet and heavy making it extremely difficult to break trail. Pulling her sled in near white-out conditions, she had disappeared by the time we set out to follow her. With huge snow flakes […]
Ski Tour cont’d: More Kite Skiing!

Having noticed this picturesque tree on our ski in to Moxley cabin the day before, I was able to take advantage of it on our way out. I roared ahead, got set up, waited for the right moment, and made this image. Once again, the wind picked up, so here is Dave pulling Rita and […]
Ski Tour cont’d: Kite Skiing…great fun!

While skiing down Isaac Lake a slight breeze came up, just enough for Dave to unravel his brightly coloured kite. Once he got it up the wind picked up so there is Dave holding on for dear life!! He is yelling to the wind gods, “wait until I have my skiis on”! There he goes. […]
Ski Tour cont’d – Limitless Space

After a cozy night full of laughter at Moxley Cabin, we head back along Isaac Lake. In the top image it’s Cheryl and Mike and in the bottom image Dave leads the way. Even with two sleds in tow, he is still laughing! He never stops laughing! From a photographic perspective, I loved the […]
Bowron Lake Hut to Hut Ski Tour cont’d

After a wonderful ski along an old canoe portage trail and then along the shores of spectacular Isaac Lake we arrived at the cozy Moxley cabin for the night. Needless to say there was no running water, so Dave with his axe , shovel and pots, and I with my camera and tripod, head out […]
Bowron Lake Hut to Hut Ski Tour cont’d

Passing snow storms and whiteouts came and went as we made out way down Isaac Lake toward the Moxley Creek cabin. It was a wonderful feeling of open space. With not a single other person in the Park, we felt privileged to be there.
Bowron Lake Hut to Hut Ski Tour cont’d.

Rita ski touring on Isaac Lake in Bowron Lake Park Continuing on with our Hut to Hut ski tour in Bowron Lake Park with Whitegold Adventures, Rita pulls her sled under a picturesque tree overhanging the shores of frozen Isaac Lake. The beautiful snow covered forest which makes up the background is the mountain side […]
What Luck! A Marten!

What luck! As we skied along the Indianpoint to Isaac Lake portage trail a marten suddenly jumped out and laid claim to the trail! Quick-draw Harris captured the action in a flash!! Stay tuned…there is more to come on this trip! http://www.whitegold.ca/ http://landwithoutlimits.com/ http://www.visitthewestchilcotin.com/