Trip Reports

Hatzic Lake and Slough 20-05-31

Well it all started with a precarious weather forecast that would bring gusty winds from the south and rain. I was recently on this lake with the same forecast and it was not a pleasant paddle in open water.  Naturally when we arrived at the lake for ... More

River’s Week -Tulameen River

Once upon a time on a river far far away, eight Beavers took a trip down the Tulameen river to play.  The sun was hot and the water was cool, us beavers knew exactly what to do -- in the pools. Swimming through the rocks and surfing on waves, some would ... More

Nicola Canyon Pin – Bill & Josie

Trip Report Nicola R - Thurs. June 27 Today we ran the Canyon run of the Nicola River. Carey was the trip organizer. We put in at Chief Joe Anthony bridge and the take out was at Osprey Ranch. Anne and Alain led the charge down river. The water ... More

Pasayten River trip report – Sebastian Merz

2019-06-22 Carey, Jen, Scott, Anne, Alain, Don, Phil and two unnamed travellers in a 16ft canoe. The Pasayten River – the fabled and feared destination of many a canoeist`s dreams, and the cold grave of many more. Some say the Pasayten is in fact the ... More

Upper Tulameen-June 27-Short but Sweet

This was a very short but frisky ride down the upper Tulameen above Coalmont to the Gazebo. Several solo boats had successfully run the lower part from Coalmont down the day before but the water was deemed to be too low for tandems. This day’s run ... More

Paddy & Phil’s Excellent Adventure ; Upper Seymour – Not Again!

I usually go to Kamloops for Easter, but not this year. In the last few years many of our club disappear to America to paddle with the Lower Columbia Canoe Club and I am envious. I have to listen to all the tales of how great their rivers are, how well ... More

Coquitlam River March 10, 2019

It was chilly this morning in the central valley but clearly warning up and as we headed to the take-out location at Maquabeak Park under the Port Mann Bridge. The sun was out, the sky was blue and the temperature really didn’t matter, with 6 boats we ... More

Skagit River Paddle Jan 5, 2019

It was as early start for all as we needed to reach our marshaling point at Rockport WA by 1030. Its about 2 hours plus a border crossing so 7-8 am departures were  the average. Most of us were able to get through the border "rapids" without any problem ... More

Merritt to Sunshine Valley – Rivers Week June 29, 2018

Rivers Week June 29, 2018 – Merritt to Sunshine Valley Road East trip report – by Pam Farish Trip Leader – Mike; paddlers included Sandra, Scott with Halle and Eric; Tim, Mirella with Tia; Pam with Mike; Jen (solo boat); Margaret and Monica. It ... More

Nicomen Slough Trip Report May 2017

We all heard the rain pouring down during the early morning hours and set expectations accordingly for the day. As we met to set up the shuttle our mood was optimistic as the skies were overcast but it was a comfortable 12 degrees and not raining despite ... More