Sat, Feb 19 2022 - Barrier Lake Lookout - Snowshoes and Microspikes - Relaxed Pace (View Original Event Details)
| Event Coordinator(s): |  |
Len M.
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| Participants: | | Len M., Wendy Wong, Jackie, Dale, Brent F, Cheryl M |
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Write Up:We hiked up to the Prairie View Plateau overlooking Barrier Lake (703m
elevation and 15kms return). We had intended to go up to the Barrier
Fire Lookout, however the cold wind at the plateau was enough to
discourage our continuing up further. Once we back-tracked into the
protection of the tree-line, we stopped for a well deserved lunch
break. Weather was as forecasted, with comfortable hiking temperatures
hovering just above 0C and we were sheltered from the cold winds by
keeping in the trees. Snow conditions on the trail varied and some
hiked on snowshoes, others used micro-spikes. The trail is mostly snow
covered with a few bare portions near the Quaite Valley Campsite and
at the final approach to the Plateau. We observed many small wildlife
prints in the snow, sure sign that Spring must be getting close :-).
Thanks everyone for coming out!! Happy Trails!
