Come and join leaders Ed and Lois in Shuswap country for a beautiful snowshoe that begins near the mouth of the mighty Adams River where it empties into Big Shuswap Lake, and ends at a spectacular narrow gorge upstream about 5 km’s.

Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park is a hidden gem of a park made world-famous by its rich salmon spawning grounds that, on a “dominant run” (up to two million spawning salmon every fourth year) draws visitors from every corner of the planet to witness this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon.

The mostly gentle, tree-lined terrain, parallels the river, and/or meanders through a beautiful mixed forest of Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Birch, Alder, Hemlock, Cedar, and Cottonwood.

• Possible deep snow that may be fairly wet (temperate zone along the river).  These trails see light traffic, so there’s a possibility we’ll have to periodically break trail.  Therefore, gaiters and a good level of fitness are recommended.
• travel time from Kamloops to the trail-head will be just slightly under an hour.  Suggest $10 for carpooling or what the driver designates is fair given the number of passengers etc.
• we’ll stop for a snack about half-way up to the gorge and then have lunch in the vicinity of the picturesque gorge.
• there is a viewpoint at the gorge that is worth checking out, but it requires careful footing (narrow, rocky, slippery). Extra caution is therefore advised and if you choose to embark on this short trail then you do so at your own risk.
• Bring your camera!
• This event is weather dependent and if conditions are too mild or the snow too wet and heavy, then we will have to choose an alternate site to snowshoe (possibly Skmana or Larch Hills).  Look for updates/comments that may come up closer to the day in question.
• It is expected that each participant stay for the duration of the event. This is a “group” experience, and it is therefore expected that we keep the distance between the slowest and the fastest in the group to a safe and reasonable limit and one which permits the leader(s) to easily monitor the well-being of all those participating – thank you in advance:-)
• If you’re not in a rush to return to Kamloops after the snowshoe, Ed and Lois invite you to come to their place afterwards (a 5 minute drive from the parking lot) for a hot drink (tea, coffee, hot chocolate) and some goodies:-)

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Lois Rexin-Hunter

I’ve enjoyed being a KHC leader on-and-off since 2014.

My love of nature and the joy I experience in exploring the great outdoors began in early childhood and has continued throughout my life.

While I enjoy hikes of almost any nature,I am especially fond of the “high places” – the glorious peaks, ridges, and alpine meadows typical of mountainous terrain.

My wonderful partner and co-leader (Ed) and I share residency in the lovely hamlet of Lee Creek B.C., (Shuswap country) as well as that of beautiful Salt Spring Island.

It is a real pleasure to be a member of the KHC and an honor to be one of its Leaders.I look forward to sharing some memorable adventures with you on the trails.

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