Thursday, March 28, 2024

MCCABE LAKE 2024 03 28

 The Magnificent 7 met at the circle and after signing up with frozen fingers made our way to the McCabe Lake trail head. The trail surface was a mix of rock, hard packed snow and a lot of ice. Cleats were the order of the day for foot wear. There were a few slips and a couple of falls but everyone made it back to the vehicles safely. Good hike, good day and good company. 


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SATURDAY HIKE/CAMPFIRE

 





On Saturday March 30th we will be having a fire and cookout for all the members.

Meet at the Scotia bank for a 10am departure and we will be going to Stanrock road and parking on the road at the Rye Lake trailhead, near the dumpsters.
It will be an easy walk to the lake where there will be a fire going all ready to cook your lunch.
Come out and enjoy the friendship and fresh air.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

TUESDAY MARCH 26 2024

 Todays hike has been cancelled due to impending weather conditions.

Monday, March 25, 2024

SHERRIF CREEK MONDAY AFTERNOON 2024 03 25

 Today 13 plucky seniors trekked around Sherriff Creek under partly cloudy skies but warmth’s temperatures.  The leader wanted everyone to park at the field parking lot and start our hike there (just to add a few more kms!).  Trail is in decent shape and few icy spots - even the board walks were ok.  Birds were out - heard a blue jay and a woodpecker.  Creeks are really running - should be awesome after tomorrow’s rain!  A good hike for 4.8 kms - must have tuckered everyone out cause only 2 at McDonald’s after - shoutout to Jen Hutt for some fine sweeping!


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MONDAY MORNING HIKE 2024 03 25

 The plan was to do the Porridge lake trail, and we started off prepared to do so. However, the plan morphed into a slight "adventure" and we ended up down near the Esten lake boat launch and on the way I was shown another way into the Nordsten woods area. 8 of us did 7.3km in and out and even though I took 4 pics not a single one was saved in my cellphone gallery, if I can find them I will post them.

HIKER CHICKS GET TOGETHER

 We will be going to Gilbertson’s Maple Products on St Joe’s Island on Tuesday, April 9th.  Details emailed to all ladies.  If you plan on attending, RSVP REQUIRED BY MARCH 28th.

Saturday, March 23, 2024

BEAVER MOUNTAIN 2023 03 23

 Mother nature dropped between 8-10" of snow overnight giving our group of 13 the opportunity to put the snowshoes back on for our 4km snowshoe up, around then back down Beaver mtn. Could not have asked for a nicer day to spend with fellow members.


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Friday, March 22, 2024

PLAN B 2024 03 22

 Ten hearty hikers set out to hike to McCabe lake that the leader had checked out the day before, but she didn’t check far enough and low and behold there was an raging creek that kept us from hiking any further although we did try to go around the fast moving stream.

So on to plan B and we went back to Helen’s trail and had a great and challenging hike to Northspan Lake using the trail going left from the first crest. The hiker pack did not give any grief to the leader, but instead, rallied round and everyone enjoyed the beautiful sunshine.


Tuesday, March 19, 2024

NORDSTEN WOODS 2024 03 19

 A big thank you to the 12 hikers who were able to join me on our hike out to the Nordsten woods area this morning. A nice layer of snow blanketed the trees giving us that magical feeling as we snaked our way up, down, and around the trail system. A total of 3.8km was done in approx 2.5hrs, appreciate Jane volunteering to be sweep.


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CAMP THOMPSON 2024 03 18

 The day could not have been better. Sunshine, cool temperatures, a light dusting of snow and eleven keen hikers ready to enjoy the hike to Camp Thompson. It was a new trail for many in the group, and it did not disappoint.

Bushwacking around a large water feature across the trail, and stepping carefully through some soft, wet terrain were minor challenges to our group.  The running streams are evidence that spring is on its way. 
The call of a pileated woodpecker was heard and a bole on a tree that resembled an owl was spotted.  Birch are shedding their bark and the hoof prints of deer, moose and many rabbits were noted. There are several offshoots along this trail that invite further exploration.
We enjoyed a pleasant break sitting around an outdoor fire pit at Camp Thompson, soaking up some sunshine, before heading back through the trail. We followed a side branch on the trail that brought us around the small lake, avoiding a large hill and adding a bit of variety to our hike. 
Thank you to Sirje for sharing this wonderful trail. She scouted it and shared it with the hike leader so that we all could enjoy it.