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 Fungi Filmin', Wine Drinkin', 'Shroom Eatin', Early Risin', Deer Whisperin', Curry Cookin', Macro Maniac
Chilliwack + Osoyoos
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Posted - 06/09/2004 : 10:35 PM
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OK...
We met at 5pm, and in a few mins, were at the trail head, at the South end of Nixon Road...
It had been raining, but by now there were shafts of sunlight busting through the gaps in the clouds...
Through the gate onto property owned by a Buddhist Monastery... long wet grass with 20-30ft Alder forest above... and a small pond to the West...
Almost immediately, we spotted our first Bear dump... old, but present nonetheless...
There were animal *paths* through the grass... deer, bear, coyotes and *Cougars*... ;o)
Then there was a little toad (BH told us this little guy was an endangered one, right BH?)... a ton of slugs and views of the Fraser Valley out to Harrison Lake to the North...
After a 100m of elevation, we entered the forest... first thing was a painted tree sign *GO AWAY* it said... we’re guessing, scribed by a Lumberjack pissed off at the protesters that were one there...
As we started down towards Elk Creek (we could hear the Falls to the South as we progressed), we entered the *cut zone*... It wasn’t as bad as I has expected... sure, trees 4ft diameter and up, were taken... but there was still a Dark Forest remaining... sure there was brush and scrub littering the Forest Floor... but already the Ferns, Nettles, Deevil's Club and other fauna had grown through...
Personally, I don’t have a problem with logging... this is private land, and as a landowner, the guy can do whatever he wants with it... the canopy was opened up, and the light was able to assist the regrowth... there were still HUGE trees left behind... some with lightning strikes, some without...
We tripped and cursed (‘least I did) our way through the brush, losing the trail more than once... the bare legged members of the group had stings, slivers, cuts and bruises to show for it !!!...
We could see the Heli staging area, and got ever closer to the Creek... we entered another clearing, and down a muddy slope, and there at the bottom, a fresh BEAR FOOTPRINT in the mud !!! Yikes !!!... Bruin was close by... ;o(
We got to the Creek, no problem... beautiful clear water, cascading through the rocks and trees... Terry started up the other side, but by now it was almost 7pm... I think there were only 2 flashlights between the 6 of us, and not wanting to stumble back in the dark, we decided to turn around and head back to lick our wounds...
Time for beer and wine and pizza !!!
All in all (there I used that stupid saying again)... a great bunch o’ guys... nice to meet 3 *newbies*... hopefully they’re not too put off by this rugged ramble in the Forest !!!
Lots of pics were taken, and I know they will be posted soon...
I only took 2...
Beer and wine Pizza (on the Living Room Floor)...
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...and the Cougars in the Hot Tub...
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C'Jack...(Thanks for putting the hike together, Trill)...
(I just found a few shots that I took last year...)
    
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Edited by - OK Jack on 06/10/2004 08:56 AM
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 challenge seeker, bagless sleeper, bare bones, trail trooper
Abbotsford, BC
Canada
1957 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 11:18 PM
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What a great night out! Good company and shall we say an interesting, rugged trail?   It was alot of fun and thanks C'Jack for leading the way on this one.
Six CT'rs took part tonight . . .
Chilliwack Jack, Smiley, Broken Head, Eric ranger and TerryS were my hiking companions tonight. First CT hike for Eric and Terry - welcome guys and hope to see you on the trails again. 
I'll try to add a few more pictures tomorrow but it's past this girls' bedtime. Goodnight!
Oh and C'Jack thanks again for the use of the hot tub - my scratched and nettle stung legs thank you. |
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 Trail burning speed demon who sports insanely heavy packs
Chilliwack, B.C.
Canada
719 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 11:25 PM
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Well folks I really missed this one its 11:00pm and I just got home,I see you alls had fun.CHEERS!
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bandana wearin', pole huckin', view lovin', dog herdin', 4x4 navigatin', lake huntin', butt-slidin' bridge crosser, who enjoys postholing with an overnighter pack
Surrey, BC
Canada
4646 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2004 : 5:05 PM
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A nice hike followed by beer, wine, pizza & hot tub?!  Sounds like another successful C'Jack outing. Nice!
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New Westminster, BC
Canada
1138 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2004 : 5:46 PM
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Originally posted by Chilliwack Jack
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Is that a small beach on the left of this picture. Or is the water rippled there.Looks like a cool litle spot. Can you get down there.
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Fungi Filmin', Wine Drinkin', 'Shroom Eatin', Early Risin', Deer Whisperin', Curry Cookin', Macro Maniac
Chilliwack + Osoyoos
3618 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2004 : 6:56 PM
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It's a tiny gravel beach, Trigg...
...about a 6-7ft drop to it...all the greenery on the right hand side of the pic, was the log I was standing on... tranquil or what ???
Rick...
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Edited by - OK Jack on 06/10/2004 7:31 PM |
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New Westminster, BC
Canada
1138 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2004 : 7:00 PM
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Looks like a great lunch spot. So calm Great picture C-Jack.
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trigger happy, bear bangin', beer swillin', dirt-lovin', event organizin', hell raisin' REDneck
Maple Ridge (Redneckville), BC
Canada
2615 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2004 : 7:29 PM
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Cougars in the hot tub - hehehehe.
 
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353 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2004 : 9:35 PM
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| Once again, my apologies for not making it. I would have been interested in checking out the logging show for sure. Lately, work has been getting in the way of my hiking schedule, need to win that lottery thingy. |
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challenge seeker, bagless sleeper, bare bones, trail trooper
Abbotsford, BC
Canada
1957 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2004 : 9:57 PM
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Ok, finally home from work  
Here's the rest of my pics.
Getting acquainted at the rendezvous place.
  
 Hey, where's the 'nut?? You mean I'll have to drink this beer I brought for him?
Heading out on the trail
C'Jack leading the charge
Lots of prickly thistles along the way but they ain't nothin' compared to rubbing too close to stinging nettle
Hello. . . Tom the toad??
That's as close as I could get; tried to give him a kiss to see if he would turn into a handsome prince but the little devil got away.
Into the woods we go
 
Big old cedar. How come I always think of Mick when I take these types of shots?
 
Broken Head and Smiley admiring said tree.
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Okay move on people, we have more ground to cover.
A bit of sunshine in the grass
 
Hello Elk Creek!
Umm, Fiddlehead ferns Broken Head??
A wee bit of a view on the way home.
Thanks everyone - it was a very good night! |
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Super botonist, hippie chick who cuddles thistles with glee
Langley, BC
Canada
1541 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 06:40 AM
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Fungi Filmin', Wine Drinkin', 'Shroom Eatin', Early Risin', Deer Whisperin', Curry Cookin', Macro Maniac
Chilliwack + Osoyoos
3618 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 07:07 AM
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Umm, Fiddlehead ferns Broken Head??
..nope *Maidenhair Ferns*...
Great pics Trilli... ta much...
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Fungi Filmin', Wine Drinkin', 'Shroom Eatin', Early Risin', Deer Whisperin', Curry Cookin', Macro Maniac
Chilliwack + Osoyoos
3618 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 07:15 AM
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I know this is your first hike with the CT'ers, gurl... but you ain't wearing those boots !!!
..and whose beer bottles are those ???... maybe 'Nut came and went already ???
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Edited by - OK Jack on 06/11/2004 07:16 AM |
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Mission, B.C
Canada
90 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 08:31 AM
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AWESOME Pics Trill and Chill.It was great meeting everyone for the first time.Cant wait to do it again Trill if you or any one else would like to try the Hayward Lake trail,in the next week or so let me know.I should be working some where in the valley this week. |
Edited by - Terrys on 06/11/2004 08:46 AM |
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trigger happy, bear bangin', beer swillin', dirt-lovin', event organizin', hell raisin' REDneck
Maple Ridge (Redneckville), BC
Canada
2615 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 08:32 AM
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Sorry I had to miss this one gang. I've had a hectic week.
That beer would have been nice
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challenge seeker, bagless sleeper, bare bones, trail trooper
Abbotsford, BC
Canada
1957 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 10:24 AM
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AWESOME Pics Trill and Chill.It was great meeting everyone for the first time.Cant wait to do it again Trill if you or any one else would like to try the Hayward Lake trail,in the next week or so let me know.I should be working some where in the valley this week
Trill & Chill??? What's that - a new rock group?
Stay tuned Terry. If all goes well, I hope to get out again next Wednesday evening - Hayward Lake sounds like a good plan. I'll let you know. |
Edited by - trillium on 06/11/2004 10:25 AM |
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challenge seeker, bagless sleeper, bare bones, trail trooper
Abbotsford, BC
Canada
1957 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 10:26 AM
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That beer would have been nice
It was! |
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Trail burning speed demon who sports insanely heavy packs
Chilliwack, B.C.
Canada
719 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 10:42 AM
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 CHEERS!
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Surrey, BC
Canada
14 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 2:15 PM
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| Great pictures everyone. enjoyed meeting all of you, it was a great hike and the cougars in the hot tub! Looking forward to getting out again, hopefully next week at Hayward Lake. Thanks everyone for a great time. |
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challenge seeker, bagless sleeper, bare bones, trail trooper
Abbotsford, BC
Canada
1957 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 5:30 PM
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Umm, Fiddlehead ferns Broken Head??
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..nope *Maidenhair Ferns*...
I knew I got that wrong. Thanks Rick. And after Chris told us the story of the maidenhair fern, I don't know how I could have forgotten the name! |
Edited by - trillium on 06/11/2004 5:32 PM |
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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
13015 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2004 : 12:14 AM
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| Great pics from a fun outing!I especially like the ones of the toad.Is only Todd allowed to use the term cougars,or may we all be permitted?Elk Creek looks interesting.... |
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Wednesday Evening at Elk Creek...
