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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Shuswap Lakes, August 2010

Just some highlights of a relaxing five days out on the Shuswap... Worth noting were the unusually large numbers of running salmon visible in the creeks and streams, floating in the lake or rotting away along the shore. A classic example of Mother Nature’s excesses and to which the local bear population was helpless to resist partaking in. In hindsight, it probably would have been best to heed the temporary No Mooring signs posted on that beach adjacent to the salmon spawning stream, eh? But anyway, I could really get used to this life of leisure and a HUGE thanks to everyone that made the experience possible once again!

Agata and Bart float in Seymour Arm on the first day of our boating trip. Typical evening scene in the Shuswap. Spawning salmon in Albas Provincial Park.
Agata and Bart stand near one of the many waterfalls in Albas Prov. Park. Two tiered waterfall in Albas Prov. Park. T-shirt in Seymour Arm store. Fun with glow sticks.
We rented a jetski and did some wakeboarding in Anstey Arm. The sun sets on another perfect day in the Shuswap. Bart tries his hand at fishing.
Angry clouds roll in over a bay at the end of Seymour Arm. Floaties and beer in the middle of the lake. Bart and yours truly explore the Seadoo's maximum speed.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Borah Peak - Southwest Ridge, August 2010

View of Lost River Range with Borah Peak (left-of-center). Southwest Ridge visible on right skyline.

Borah Peak is the 12,662-ft potentate of the Lost River Range and the highest mountain in Idaho. The standard Southwest Ridge route is a third class scramble in late summer, ascending 5,262 vertical feet from the trailhead to the summit in just over 3.5 miles. Alternately referred to as "Chicken-Out Ridge", this is generally considered to be the primary route used to ascend the peak. Although short, the approach involves considerable elevation gain, making for a continuously steep hike in order to reach the start the route's namesake feature.

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