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 Satirical photoshop junkie who frolics in the mountains of the Chilliwack River Valley
Chilliwack, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/11/2006 : 12:35 AM
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Exy and I made a last minute decision to head up for a Poland Lake overnighter, after all Manning Park always has the better weather right?
Well thunderstorms were darting in and out the whole way in, so the weather was warm and sunny one minute, then stormy and raining the next, but such weather did provide some interesting photo ops.
 Paintbrush at the strawberry flats Trailhead
 Pesky WhiskeyJacks!
 Perhaps that should read "Objects on mirror..."?
 Setting off from the trailhead
It took us around 90 minutes at a leisurely pace to get to the top of the ridge. The snow was pretty much gone up to this point, but one we got past the ski area, there were frequent patches of snow along the road to Poland Lake
 Avalanche lilies are now out.
 Clouds clearing around LoneGoat.
 Krista found a nice little pond along the way
 Poland Lake was still mostly iced over, and most of the surrounding area was still covered in snow as well.
 Fortunately at the far end of the lake where the campsites are, there was an area that was relatively dry and snowfree where we could set up camp.
 There were quite a few of these budding around camp.
 Poland lake from camp in the evening.
The next morning, the clouds were still around, but at least it wasn't raining. The clouds in the trees looked kinda cool:
On the way back, we decided to take one of the ski runs back down and then walk out along the road. We found 4 broken poles on the way in as we passed through the ski area. On the way back, we found two more busted poles, as well as an intact rental ski:
 
On our way home, we stopped off at Rhododendron Flats for some more photo shoots
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 adventure seeking, peak-bagging, high-enduring, strong and silent forest gnome
N49°09', W122°47'
Canada
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Posted - 06/11/2006 : 07:05 AM
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Sounds like interesting weather. Funny about all the busted poles. Is that run really that tough on gear, or is there just a lot of frustration happening there? I enjoyed your pics and TR. Gotta make it to that lake one day soon!
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 alpine seekin, therma loungin, java brewin, licorice whorin, stealth hikin, all weather trail guru
Pt. Coquitlam, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 06/11/2006 : 09:33 AM
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Nice shots. I like that night shot of the lake.  Would have thought there might still be more snow up there.
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Happy go lucky, plaid wearin, postholin, safeway gaitor sportin, old-school film shootin, giver of many regards
Abbotsford, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 06/11/2006 : 11:10 AM
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Some really outstanding photos; closeup of the whiskey jack and the blue tint photo. neat.
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Coffee swillin', wine lovin', Owl fearin' Andie McDowell stunt double, who sports retro gear
Vancouver, BC
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Posted - 06/11/2006 : 12:09 PM
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Nice pics. This one's my favourite (looks like an Ansel Adams, except in colour):
It's always interesting what you find on ski runs just after the snow melts, especially right under the lifts.
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Mountain Grammar Police
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Sardonic sandbagging scoundrel, Cascade Climbers lobotomized spraymeister, space blanket flyer, new millennium vulgarian betaboy and friend to all squids
Climbing, a mountain
Canada
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Posted - 06/11/2006 : 7:54 PM
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Originally posted by wilderness_seeker
It's always interesting what you find on ski runs just after the snow melts, especially right under the lifts.
Especially if it's in a ziplock 
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Fleece thong wearin, Buntzen Lurkin, mystic poet mountain man and international spokesman of the friends of the white squirrel society
Port Moody, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 06/11/2006 : 8:36 PM
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Love the shot of the bird on the mirror Tim.
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God fearin' music packin' animal BBQin' funny trip reportin'.... cheese lovin' MH lover who skinny dips in Ling secret lakes
Somewhere between pomp & circumstance, British Columbia
Canada
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Posted - 06/11/2006 : 9:04 PM
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NIce TR, Tim. How long did it take to get to the lake? I'm wondering if this would be suitable overnight destination for the family.
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Night owl posting,Subie driving, backpacking Dad who is perpetually trying to catch up to his kids on the trail.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/11/2006 : 11:36 PM
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Originally posted by Moses
NIce TR, Tim. How long did it take to get to the lake? I'm wondering if this would be suitable overnight destination for the family.
Moses:
This is a nice, kid friendly hike. Here is a trip report from last fall when I did the hike with my son (who you met along with half-pint on the Joffre trail last year):
poland report
I don't recall exactly how long it took but it couldn't have been more than 3 hours going in and less coming out.
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Edited by - ChuckLW on 06/11/2006 11:49 PM |
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Telkwa
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 07:17 AM
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| I loved your photos esp of Lonegoat. Terrific flower photos too. |
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Outdoors addicted flyfishing, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking car crooner and resident motormouth
Da'Wack, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 10:03 AM
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Moe Chuck is right on the money. This would make a terrific spot to take your family this summer.
The snow should be gone in a few more weeks.
It was interesting Jimbo, most of the gear we found had "property of Manning Park Resort" engravings or sticker attached. I guess it's true what they say about how people treat rentals
I wonder what might have happened to make a person leave a ski behind? And what did he say when returning it's mate to the rental counter.
No ziplocks to be found Dru. The snafflehounds must have made off with them. |
Edited by - exscape on 06/12/2006 10:09 AM |
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Chilliwack River Valley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 10:52 AM
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I was also at Poland this weekend. I heard you and your dog on Saturday morning, unfortunatly i was too tired to get up and say hi. Too bad you left before i woke up.
Saturday night was amazing, full moon clear night on a snowy landscape.
Your picture taking abilities put mine to shame.:) |
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Outdoors addicted flyfishing, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking car crooner and resident motormouth
Da'Wack, BC
Canada
5372 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2006 : 10:58 AM
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Hello Thumbs.
LOL sorry about that again. Kris saw your Lab and wanted to play. You guys must have rolled in very late on Friday I was surprised to see anyone else there in the morning!
We had to be back home late afternoon Saturday so we were outta there pretty early.
Too bad we didn't get a chance to meet you. I did catch your "Good Morning" Though :)
Nice shot. I hope the weather improved you you two?
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Portland, OR
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 2:19 PM
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| I love the stuff that shows up once the snow has melted. Yesterday at Mount Hood here in Oregon, I was poking around one of the snow park recreation areas and found all sorts of junk, including a child's snow boot, lots and lots of broken pieces from plastic sleds, gloves galore, and all sorts of other random crap. |
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canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 6:06 PM
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Nice pics,short trip.
Did you keep the single ski? maybe you could have rented the other one next season for 50% off  |
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trigger happy, bear bangin', beer swillin', dirt-lovin', event organizin', hell raisin' REDneck
Maple Ridge (Redneckville), BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 08:37 AM
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Hey exy, did you try the fishing at Poland?
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Outdoors addicted flyfishing, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking car crooner and resident motormouth
Da'Wack, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 09:51 AM
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| Wasn't quite iced off enough Sir Nut. Wouldn't have been worth battling the incomming rain/sleet showers for it. |
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Chilliwack River Valley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 11:26 AM
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There was a thawed out strip along the east shore about 20 feet wide.
There were many fish jumping there mid-day so i assume the fishing would have been good. I left my rod in the car after i found out you need to buy a park fishing permit in Hope as they are not available at Manning. |
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Outdoors addicted flyfishing, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking car crooner and resident motormouth
Da'Wack, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 8:56 PM
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I wasn't aware you needed any more than just a regular BC fishing licence...
That's interesting, I wouldn't have thought they'd be too active yet. Ah well there is always next weekend. |
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Trail running, bike hucking, fast packing, beer drinking collector of pine cones on a day pass
AKA
Dances with Trees
Forest Gnome Cabin
Canada
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 9:36 PM
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| Nice trip, wish my dog was doing a little better off leash. He's too into harassing all the snafflehounds ! Nice photos. |
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trigger happy, bear bangin', beer swillin', dirt-lovin', event organizin', hell raisin' REDneck
Maple Ridge (Redneckville), BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 9:40 PM
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For fishing in a provincial park such as Manning, you only need your regular BC fishing licence.
Special licences are only required when fishing in National Parks, such as Banff, or on special "Restricted waters" as identified in the freshwater regulations.
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