Download or read book Okanagan Trips and Trails written by Judie Steeves and published by . This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With in-depth text, some 40 maps and close to 100 photos, the book describes the many routes in kilometre-by-kilometre detail - the Centennial and Trans Canada Trails, as well as many lesser-known trails and routes in the Okanagan-Similkameen. The book features: Backpacking Bird Watching Boating Camping Exploring Hiking Horseback Riding Mountain Biking Skiing Diving & Snorkeling and a myriad of other outdoor recreational opportunities! Two of the Okanagan area's most experienced and knowledgeable outdoors writers, British Columbians Murphy Shewchuk and Judie Steeves not only give you the information on "where to go" and "how to get there," but have added the detail and background colour that helps the reader with the question "why."
Download or read book Okanagan Trips and Trails written by Judie Steeves and published by . This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Okanagan Trips Trails written by Judie Steeves and published by Markham, Ont. : Fitzhenry & Whiteside. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With in-depth text, some 40 maps and close to 100 photos, the book describes the many routes in kilometre-by-kilometre detail - the Centennial and Trans Canada Trails, as well as many lesser-known trails and routes in the Okanagan-Similkameen. The book features: Backpacking Bird Watching Boating Camping Exploring Hiking Horseback Riding Mountain Biking Skiing Diving & Snorkeling and a myriad of other outdoor recreational opportunities! Two of the Okanagan area's most experienced and knowledgeable outdoors writers, British Columbians Murphy Shewchuk and Judie Steeves not only give you the information on where to go" and "how to get there, but have added the detail and background colour that helps the reader with the question why."
Download or read book OKANAGAN TRIPS TRAILS written by JUDIE. STEEVES and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Popular Day Hikes 3 written by Gerry Shea and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Day Hikes is a series of bestselling books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas. These accurate, attractive guides feature detailed maps and colour photographs to whet the appetite. Located in the interior of British Columbia, stretching from Grindrod in the north to Vernon in the south and situated between the Okanagan Valley and the Shuswap, Northern Okanagan covers 39 popular day hikes in this stunning and open terrain. With little need for rigorous bushwhacking or risky scrambling, the hikes detailed in this new book will offer all users of all levels the opportunity to experience semi-desert landscapes, lakeside vistas and mountain views. Along the way, outdoor enthusiasts are certain to encounter a diverse selection of trees, plants, flowering shrubs and wildlife. From hidden trails to well-trod pathways, Popular Day Hikes 3 is the only hiker's guide available for this well-known recreation and vacation paradise.
Download or read book Coquihalla Trips Trails written by Judie Steeves and published by Markham, Ont. : Fitzhenry & Whiteside. This book was released on 2007-01-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated, and containing more than 50 maps, Coquihalla Trips & Trails is the definitive guide to southwestern British Columbia's spectacular Coquihalla Country. With more than 70 trips and trails, as well as background information on the geography, wildlife and history of the region, this compact book covers the area from Hope to Kamloops, and from Spences Bridge to the Okanagan Valley in kilometre-by-kilometre detail. The Nicola Valley motto is "A lake a day as long as you stay," and Coquihalla Trips & Trails guides the reader to dozens of upland lakes stocked with Rainbow trout. The hiking trails vary in length and difficulty from a 30-minute hike to a six-hour round-trip to the summit of 2100-metre Needle Peak. Other trails, such as the Coquihalla Mountain will require backcountry skills and suitable overnight gear. (GPS references help reduce the odds of going astray.) The cycling routes include over 150-kilometres of the Trans Canada Trail and a - 40-kilometre link to Merritt. For the winter explorer, the book provides detailed maps of the 50-kilometre Kane Valley cross-country trail system, and additional trails for those in search of backcountry skiing.
Download or read book Popular Day Hikes Northern Okanagan written by Gerry Shea and published by Popular Day Hikes. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Day Hikes: Northern Okanagan details 39 popular day trips amid the stunning, open terrain of the British Columbia interior, from Grindrod in the north to Vernon in the south and between the Okanagan Valley and the Shuswap. With little need for rigorous bushwhacking or risky scrambling, the routes described in this new book will offer all users at all skill levels the opportunity to experience semi-desert landscapes, lakeside vistas and mountain views. Some of the trips included are: - Bluenose Mountain - Enderby Cliffs - Sugarloaf Mountain - Rawlings Lake Cliffs - Adams River Trail - Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park - Hyde Mountain Lookout - Margaret Falls - Skimikin Lake - Blind Bay to White LakeEach route description includes: - detailed directions to trailheads - colour maps and photographs - seasonal information - round-trip distances - trail commentary - difficulty ratings
Download or read book Popular Day Hikes South Central Okanagan Revised and Updated written by Gerry Shea and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring a fresh design and the most current route updates, Popular Day Hikes is a bestselling series of books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas. Located in south-central British Columbia and situated between the Cascade and Columbia mountain ranges, the Southern Okanagan Valley extends from Kelowna to Osoyoos. Popular Day Hikes: South-Central Okanagan describes 35 accessible treks around Kelowna, West Kelowna and Westside Road as well as Penticton, Naramata, Oliver, Osoyoos, Summerland, Peachland and Keremeos. Featuring robust vineyards, fruit orchards, desert-like grasslands, rich marshes, ponderosa pine forests, towering cliffs, large lakes, salmon streams, modest peaks and a tremendous diversity of animal and plant life, this stunning and diverse area is rich with dozens of unique hiking routes. Some of the trips included are: Angel Springs Knox Mountain Park Black Knight Mountain Canyon Falls McDougall Rim Viewpoints Rose Valley Regional Park Skaha Bluffs Rock Ovens Park Ellis Ridge Trail Keremeos Columns Each hike includes: detailed directions to trailheads colour maps and photographs seasonal information round-trip distances trail commentary difficulty ratings
Download or read book Popular Day Hikes 5 written by Gerry Shea and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Day Hikes is a series of bestselling books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas. These accurate, attractive guides feature detailed maps and colour photographs to whet the appetite. Located in south-central British Columbia and situated between the Cascade and Columbia mountain ranges, the Southern Okanagan Valley extends from Kelowna to Osoyoos. Popular Day Hikes 5: Southern Okanagan describes 35 accessible treks around Kelowna, West Kelowna and Westside Road as well as Penticton, Naramata, Oliver, Osoyoos, Summerland, Peachland and Keremeos. Featuring robust vineyards, fruit orchards, desert-like grasslands, rich marshes, ponderosa pine forests, towering cliffs, large lakes, salmon streams, modest peaks and a tremendous diversity of animal and plant life, this stunning and diverse area is rich with dozens of unique hiking routes. With distances ranging from 3 km to 20 km and from easy to strenuous, this vibrant guide features routes available to all levels of day-hiking enthusiasts.
Download or read book Hiking in the Okanagan and the Southern Monashees written by Paul Stewart Phillips and published by . This book was released on 2015-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hiking Trails Enjoyed by the Vernon Outdoors Club written by Vernon Outdoors Club (Vernon, B.C.). and published by Vernon, B.C. : The Club. This book was released on 1989 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring the Southern Okanagan and Cathedral Provincial Park written by Dan Bowers and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia written by Taryn Eyton and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia. Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including: 40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offer Packing tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts) Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get them Camp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find water Environmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wilderness This book features backpacking routes from the North Shore up to Pemberton and Lytton and from the Sunshine Coast out to the Similkameen Valley. Beautiful photographs showcase what you’ll see along the way: mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls, old-growth forests, and more. Every backpacking route in the book includes bonus features: Trail maps and route descriptions Elevation, distance and time information Points of cultural and natural history Pre-planning hints about fees, permits, and reservations Suggested side trips and points of particular interest Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia also shares options for extending an overnight excursion to several nights or a week, and for selecting hikes that match your timeline/fitness level.
Download or read book Discovering the Okanagan written by Jim Couper and published by North Vancouver, B.C. : Whitecap Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Columbia`s Okanagan Valley is home to some of Canada`s most beautiful beaches, lakes, and mountains. The scenery, weather, and friendly people are what attracts nearly 3 million visitors a year from British Columbia, Canada, and all over the world. The excellent skiing, golf, and wineries are a key factor for many tourists who come to the Okanagan. Discovering the Okanagan details golf courses to suit the casual or expert golfer, wineries that are a joy to tour, and ski resorts with great snow and great value. Jim Couper, an experienced travel writer and Okanagan local, provides readers with a personal look at all the best attractions, restaurants, and history the area has to offer. From the U.S. Border to the northern shore of Okanagan Lake, Jim reveals outstanding beaches, hiking and biking trails, and places to see wildlife, and provides directions for scenic drives to get you there. Discovering the Okanagan is the perfect companion for anyone exploring the Okanagan Valley.
Download or read book Hiking the Okanagan and Southern Monashees written by Paul S. Phillips and published by Winfield, B.C. : P.S. Phillips. This book was released on 2006 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kootenay Trips and Trails written by Murphy Shewchuk and published by . This book was released on 2018-06 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An illustrated guidebook to the backroads and trails of the Kootenay, British Columbia region including hiking, history, ecology, the environment, exploration, camping, and other outdoor recreation. Complete with maps."--
Download or read book Hiking Trails in the Okanagan a Selection of Fifty five Hiking Areas written by Les Falk and published by Kelowna, B.C. : Mosaic Enterprises. This book was released on 1982 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
