tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28643916137918423722024-03-19T12:32:02.132-07:00Powell River Quad RidesPowell River, British ColumbiaPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-22269447276053429162019-08-12T09:32:00.000-07:002020-03-04T08:06:46.512-08:00Quad Camping on North Vancouver Island<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our truck and double quad trailer.</td></tr>
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Wayne and I like to take our quads on barge trips around Powell Lake and trailer trips to land based destinations. We took our Tucson SUV to North Vancouver Island to plan a future ride.<br />
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Read more about that road trip at <a href="http://margylutz.blogspot.com/2019/08/north-vancouver-island-road-trip.html">my Margy Meanders blog</a>. <br />
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The <a href="https://riderswestmag.com/atvzone/article/a_vancouver_island_atv_tour_you_wont_soon_forget">Campbell River ATV Club has been instrumental in developing off-road routes</a> using logging roads throughout North Vancouver Island. They have also <a href="https://www.cheknews.ca/new-atv-rules-good-north-island-tourism-338859/">worked with RCMP precincts to allow access</a> to lodging, food and gas. <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55ca2350e4b08d9e4143db86/t/5abd5db1f950b7883773eca2/1522359729894/NI+Route+status+update+Mar+5+2018.pdf">Click here for more information</a>.<br />
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There are map resources for Forest Service and logging roads.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A section of the North Island route map from the Campbell River ATV Club.</td></tr>
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<li><a href="https://www.backroadmapbooks.com/waterproof-maps/bc-waterproof-maps/vancouver-island-n-maps/vancouver-island-n-waterproof-map?___SID=U">Vancouver Island BC North Waterproof Map</a> $14.95 available online or at tourism offices. Also available in a <a href="https://www.backroadmapbooks.com/waterproof-maps/bc-waterproof-maps/vancouver-island-n-maps/vancouver-island-n-waterproof-map?___SID=U">book format for the whole island</a> at $25.95.</li>
<li><a href="https://getlostfindyourself.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/VINT-Recreation-Map_web.pdf">North Island Trail Guide</a> and app for iOS and Android (free)</li>
<li><a href="http://a/">Backcountry BC Forest Service Road</a> dynamic map</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/">Recreation Sites and Trails BC</a> dynamic map</li>
<li><a href="http://www.wfproadinfo.com/">Western Forest Products</a> road information geo-refernced maps that work for free with the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/avenza-maps/id388424049">Avenza app</a>. Also go here for road building, logging and hauling activity in their widespread tree license areas. </li>
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<b>Here are some of the campsites we discovered on our trip.</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx?site=REC0144&districtCode=RDCR&type=Site">Elk Creek Recreation Site</a>:<br />
Elk Creek is a seasonal campground south of Highway 19 near the Sayward turnoff. This seven site campground has good availability during the summer but there's no direct access to logging or forest service roads. It could make a good homebase then transport your quads to off-road areas.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Montague Creek campground.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx?site=REC5735&districtCode=RDCR&type=Site">Montague Creek</a>:<br />
Montague is just past Sayward accessed via Eve Main. There are two small primitive sites along the river. There's direct access to logging roads but it's too tight for our long trailer.<br />
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<a href="http://vancouverislandcamping.net/lower-and-upper-klaklakama-lake-campgrounds/">Upper Klaklakama Lake Campground</a>:<br />
Upper Klaklakama is a small site at the top end of the lake. It's too tight for us but does have direct access to logging roads. There's another large campground farther down the lake but we didn't drive that far.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Woss Lake Recreation Site campground.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://vancouverislandcampsites.blogspot.com/2016/06/woss-lake-recreation-site.html">Woss Lake Recreation Site</a>:<br />
This campground has twenty-four sites with good summer availability on upper Woss Lake. There's easy dirt road access via West Woss Road. The sites are large enough for our truck and trailer and there's direct access to logging roads. In the town of Woss there's a logging railway historical display.<br />
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<a href="http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx?site=REC0150&districtCode=RDCR&type=Site">Georgie Lake Recreation Site</a>:<br />
Georgie Lake is a nine site lakeside campground reached via the Holberg Road out of Port Hardy then the Georgie Lake Forest Service Road. The sites are large enough for us and there's good access to an extensive logging road network for riding. However, it is too far on rough roads for us, but we did find a travel trailer there.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Link River campground on Alice Lake.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://letscamp.ca/campground/link-river-campsite/">Link River Regional Park</a>:<br />
Link River is a 22 site campground <a href="https://www.vancouverislandnorth.ca/things-to-do/nature/parks/link-river-park-campground/">on Alice Lake near Port Alice</a>. This is the one for us. There's good access via SE Main and there was good availability even on a holiday weekend. It has a <a href="https://linkriver.letscamp.ca/Booking/Create">host and reservations</a> in summer and first come, first serve the rest of the year. There's logging road access in all directions.<br />
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We could stay here many times and still not explore everything. Plus, there's fuel and shopping in nearby <a href="http://portalice.ca/">Port Alice</a> for extended stays. We don't know when, but we'll be returning with our truck, trailer and quads for a new adventure up North Vancouver Island's mains.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319469807&sr=1-6" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312825460180201186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWToP2uztBMxypYMnNv9lLnd-RrmHcjZ-AX3o-2xLjopux4RQFz08ocuJXC_TLbrd14acqItMboKQzQk7bRPyWbXR_v7xiAn0uBD0Bn5QvnRxjh6GBeFhIsyCg7q4eBLa8ShReaVzIYEo/s320/cover_trafford2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 165px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 115px;" /></a></div>
Want to read more about our quad adventures? Three of Wayne's Coastal BC Stories books focus on backcountry adventures including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1">Up the Main</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Farther-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003XT5SGG/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=farther+up+the+main&qid=1565021764&s=digital-text&sr=1-1">Farther Up the Main</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Powell-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B01M9GOSVI/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=powell+lake+by+barge+and+quad&qid=1565021801&s=digital-text&sr=1-1">Powell Lake by Barge</a> and Quad.<br />
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All three are available in print and e-book formats at Amazon and most online booksellers. In Powell River they are available at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Coles-Powell-River-151772934854146/">Coles in the Town Centre Mall</a>. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com24Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada49.6506376 -125.4493906000000247.0153271 -130.61296460000003 52.285948100000006 -120.28581660000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-69582800714452027722019-08-01T19:31:00.000-07:002019-08-12T18:05:41.998-07:00Available Online: "Beyond the Main"<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Beyond the Main </i></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12th Book in Regional Series</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">by Wayne J. Lutz </span></b></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9xqnEmkM8HDvO8O_p4JI3tGOR2m7mRpMGIQO9GhXhhHZBAd9b5wKBCDj42wopuiNRxW6E1hatfU0mP-qciX7b2-8LcgdNwwRXYbjd6A3WFkgWir8qj3EwDKkD6x1xoBtRUESg8mvZXhR/s1600/Front_Cover_BTM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9xqnEmkM8HDvO8O_p4JI3tGOR2m7mRpMGIQO9GhXhhHZBAd9b5wKBCDj42wopuiNRxW6E1hatfU0mP-qciX7b2-8LcgdNwwRXYbjd6A3WFkgWir8qj3EwDKkD6x1xoBtRUESg8mvZXhR/s320/Front_Cover_BTM.jpg" width="213" /></a>A new book in the series <a href="http://www.powellriverbooks.com/"><i>Coastal British Columbia Stories</i></a> has been released by <a href="http://www.powellriverbooks.com/">Powell River Books</a>.<br />
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Wayne introduced this series with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lake-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B007BJWX8K/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-2&qid=1340918174"><i>Up the Lake</i></a> (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lake-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B007BJWX8K/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-2&qid=1340918174">free for ebooks</a>) in 2005, followed annually by additional titles that feature the Powell River region.<br />
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All of the books in the series focus on the people and places along the Sunshine Coast.<br />
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The latest book in this series, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B00VSHAVNU/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1432346055&sr=1-1&keywords=beyond+the+main"><i>Beyond the Main</i></a>, uses a travel memoir format as the author explores the Powell River backcountry by ATV.<br />
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<i>I’ve concentrated on capturing the lifestyles of our region, where people are extremely self-reliant. When you travel the streets of Powell River, it’s a common sight to see quads in pickup trucks or loaded on a trailer, headed out of town. Where are all of these all-terrain vehicles going? And what is the attraction of this intense recreational sport? Heading off the beaten track, locals return again and again to the natural beauty of places where the mountains drop into the sea. -- Wayne Lutz</i><br />
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</i> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B00VSHAVNU/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1432346055&sr=1-1&keywords=beyond+the+main"><i>Beyond the Main</i></a> is available at local Powell River bookstores and online through Amazon, Kobo, and other online booksellers. -- Margy<br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B00VSHAVNU/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1432346055&sr=1-1&keywords=beyond+the+main">Kindle -- $2.99 </a></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;"><a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-CA/ebook/beyond-the-main">Kobo -- $2.99 </a></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;"><a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/533801">Smashwords ebooks -- $2.99 </a></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Main-Coastal-British-Columbia/dp/1511562943/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-1&qid=1432346055">Amazon Print Book -- $12.95 </a></span></b></div>
<br />Powell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com0Powell River, BC, Canada49.8352352 -124.5247061999999749.6714342 -124.84742969999996 49.9990362 -124.20198269999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-48285800200420466702018-12-11T09:30:00.000-08:002019-03-10T10:03:11.319-07:00Riding the Duck Lake Road Region<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Westlake Woodlands logging map.</td></tr>
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We went on a fall quad ride to explore the region you can access from the Duck Lake Forest Service Road, also called Duck Lake Main.<br />
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We invited our good friends Dave and Marg to join us.<br />
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First, we enjoy riding with them. Second, Dave knows the trails around Powell River much better than we do.<br />
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We went on a Sunday when loggers know to look out for the public on our backroads. <br />
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We drove south of town to the junction of Highway 101 and Duck Lake Forest Service Road, a well maintained Powell River backcountry mainline.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parking out of the way on a side sput.</td></tr>
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A short ways up the dirt road are lots of spots to park, even larger ones for trucks pulling quad trailers.<br />
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The area in which we rode is part of the <a href="http://www.westlakewoodlands.com/index.html">Westlake Woodlands</a>, a woodlot owned and managed by locals Doug and Ron Fuller. <a href="http://www.westlakewoodlands.com/index.html">They offer a free online map</a> that can be used with the <a href="http://www.avenza.com/avenza-maps/">Avenza GPS map app</a> to track your route.<br />
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Unfortunately, we didn't take ours since Dave was leading.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave, Marg and their dog Crystal.</td></tr>
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It would have been a great reference for future rides.<br />
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While I can't share the exact route, we left Duck Lake Main to follow several old logging roads through the lush second growth forest.<br />
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Dave led the way point out side trails leading to points of interest like the golf course, Rona hardware on Paradise Road, and the trail down to the quad parking area near Edgehill School.<br />
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Many old logging roads and trails are maintained by local ATV, biking, horseback riding and hiking organizations. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Blue Train Connector back to Duck Lake Main.</td></tr>
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Being close to town, they are well used and enjoyed by many. Yet, on our ride we didn't see any other quad riders and only one hiking group and a man walking his dog.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">East Lake</td></tr>
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We stopped at East Lake for a picnic. There are log benches, a fire ring and a dock that would enjoyable especially in summer.<br />
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We continued through the area with a stop at West (Hammil) Lake. The weather was already changing from mostly sunny to mostly cloudy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clouds hovering over West Lake.</td></tr>
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We'll go back on our own to explore the Duck Lake area while our quads are stored in town. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A rare picture of us together thanks to Dave.</td></tr>
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Thanks Dave and Marg for sharing your trail knowledge and friendship with us. If you come to visit Powell River, I highly recommend using Duck Lake Forest Service Road as a starting place to explore the backcountry. -- Margy<br />
<br />Powell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com10Duck Lake Rd, Powell River B, BC V8A, Canada49.819416 -124.443726949.737454 -124.6050884 49.901377999999994 -124.2823654tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-26358704118755944612018-06-01T13:19:00.000-07:002019-03-10T10:02:53.642-07:00Take Your Quad on Vacation <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbR7XGZwS9M542uKcVu6RFE1M_Wb8pPfovAfe26_5iOp3sDP-RkZt4aJhwmcQO-FUogp44CPzWrHp5IZHfm0hvYrtVqokaU7sKKYXkVjeD6XTiDhIVdb2Y5NtuJfmAfEcYKZDEBYoT46EZ/s1600/fullsizeoutput_18ab.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbR7XGZwS9M542uKcVu6RFE1M_Wb8pPfovAfe26_5iOp3sDP-RkZt4aJhwmcQO-FUogp44CPzWrHp5IZHfm0hvYrtVqokaU7sKKYXkVjeD6XTiDhIVdb2Y5NtuJfmAfEcYKZDEBYoT46EZ/s320/fullsizeoutput_18ab.jpeg" width="320" /></a>Last summer we put our quads on a trailer and took them on vacation with us to Vancouver Island. Our destination was <a href="http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx?site=REC0166&districtCode=RDCR&type=Site">Stella Lake</a> near Campbell River. Here's the article that was just published in the S<a href="http://riderswestmag.com/">pring 2018 Riderswest Magazine</a> and <a href="http://riderswestmag.com/atvzone/article/give_your_quads_a_vacation">on their website</a>.<br />
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My husband and I have ridden ATVs in our home region of Powell River, B.C., for 15 years. In 2017, we explored the Campbell River region on Vancouver Island.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old logging road to Bear River.</td></tr>
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I follow the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/campbellriveratvclub">Campbell River ATV Club (CRATV) on Facebook</a> and the <a href="http://www.cratvclub.com/">CRATV Forum</a> and know they are active in trail maintenance. They’re also instrumental in <a href="http://riderswestmag.com/atvzone/article/a_vancouver_island_atv_tour_you_wont_soon_forget">developing long-distance ATV routes (Riderswest article)</a> and have secured riding permission in some towns to access fuel, restaurants and overnight accommodations. CRATV uses the <a href="http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx?site=REC206138&districtCode=RDCR&type=Site">Pye Mountain Recreation Site</a>, which they built as a base for club activities. It can be accessed via Highway 19 north of Campbell River and the Elk Bay Forest Service Road (FSR).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stella Lake Beach campsite.</td></tr>
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We wanted to camp near water, so we selected Stella Lake based on a recommendation from friends in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1553411808251454/">Powell River ATV Club</a>. There are two ways to get there, either by Elk Bay or Rock Bay forest service roads. We chose the Rock Bay to Stella Lake FSR because, with our double quad trailer, we wanted to avoid the steep hill and tight turn on the Elk Bay route. On the way we stopped at the <a href="https://robertslakeresort.ca/">Roberts Lake Resort</a> café for one of their famous cinnamon rolls.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue sky and water at Stella Lake from Elk Bay FSR.</td></tr>
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We travelled in June on a Thursday. Stella Beach’s campsites were mostly open and we chose one with lake access. We offloaded our quads at the entrance, then parked the trailer in the ample site. There are pit toilets, picnic tables and fire rings, but campers should bring drinking water. Even in June, the campground filled over the weekend, but there are other camping spots in the area.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Excellent signage including experience level.</td></tr>
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From our campsite, we rode forest service roads and trails developed by the <a href="https://www.cratvclubwebsite.com/">Campbell River ATV Club</a>. There’s excellent signage that includes experience level symbols as you enter trails. As an intermediate rider, that was very helpful. We also purchased <a href="http://www.backroadmapbooks.com/gps-maps">Backroad Maps software for our Garmin GPS</a> to make us more confident about riding in a new location.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overlooking Johnstone Strait from Rock Bay FSR.</td></tr>
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Some of the most memorable rides were to Elk Bay on Johnstone Strait, visiting the Pye Mountain Rec Site, and going to neighbouring Pye and McCreight lakes. My favourite ride was along an old logging road that branched off Bear Bight Road and wound through second growth to the Bear River (a.k.a. Amos de Cosmos Creek). Here, we enjoyed a picnic lunch in warm sunshine surrounded by a meadow of sweet gale.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Farther-Up-Main-Coastal-Columbia/dp/1439262039/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283294664&sr=1-1" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511707764757891842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2U0ZRpa-R5j9rM5HG0_yXs7hfaVH1X9mVY_6Gs-EvCq4DNeXjFZTfQ0lpuSK0AAURUuQp4Jz6AMt-Vwvx_rv7Fhf6yiSLg8VhOghezl0_SMtWShHYCsViY55ccPLaqAKbobyKZ7WRf2X/s200/FartheruptheMain.jpg" style="float: right; height: 125px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 90px;" /></a>Where will you be going this summer? Check out the Powell River Quad Rides blog and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1553411808251454/">Powell River ATV Riders’ Facebook group</a> and bring your quad on vacation to the northern Sunshine Coast.<br />
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Check out <a href="http://www.powellriverbooks.com/"><i>Coastal BC Stories</i></a> books about quad riding including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Farther-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003XT5SGG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527365805&sr=8-1&keywords=farther+up+the+main"><i>Farther Up the Main</i></a> by Wayne J. Lutz.<br />
Powell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com21Stella Lake, Comox-Strathcona H, BC V0P, Canada50.2900021 -125.524417950.2088236 -125.6857794 50.3711806 -125.3630564tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-1693114275330576002018-05-29T09:30:00.000-07:002018-06-03T20:12:01.467-07:00Available Online: "Up the Main" <br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Main-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><i>Up the Main</i></span></a></b> is the book that started it all. Come along as we explore Powell River's backcountry by bike, quad and hiking. Ride with us to places like Theodosia Inlet, the head of Powell Lake, and on logging roads and local trails near and far.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Main-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="http://www.amazon.com/Main-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuvM3D2ZyAcffwA_2zauzz-9EorOc9n8DqEUtN0AdIQooBBYBIC19bEvsGqA2xrDJF0fL6Ctbvq-wdtikZbP7iVNtUmrOgR79SqUM36mfaCW8Jpxkhdh7fCpoWlZhCJwRWtlrdRTnr8Ts/s320/cover_trafford2.jpg" width="220" /></a></span><span style="font-size: 130%;">After my first book in the series <a href="http://www.powellriverbooks.com/"><i>Coastal British Columbia Stories</i></a>, I decided to write about a subject that initially excited me very little -- exploring the local area by all-terrain vehicle. My friend John insisted I learn to ride a quad, and I followed his lead only because adventures with John are always worthwhile. I didn't think I'd become a quad addict, but it happened. The Powell River ATV Club is a big part of my book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Main-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8"><i>Up the Main</i></a>, and influenced much of my future writing. Now you'll find me on the trails regularly, and writing more about off-road riding. Join me (and John and his dog Bro) in exploring the Powell River backcountry. </span><span style="font-size: 130%;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Go to </span><a href="http://www.powellriverbooks.com/" style="color: #3333ff; font-weight: bold;">PowellRiverBooks.com</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> for more information.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Main-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" style="color: #3333ff;">Kindle version for $2.99</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Up-Main-Coastal-British-Columbia/dp/097813575X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" style="color: #3333ff;">Print version for $12.95</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also available at other online booksellers and Coles in Powell River.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Offloading at the Chippewa Bay barge ramp.</td></tr>
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I've shared about rides up Chippewa Main here and on Powell River Quad Rides several times. That's because it's an easy place for us to access with our barge and because it gives us choices in directions to ride.<br />
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On this spring ride we took our quads to the Chippewa Bay barge ramp to offload. This is our usual starting point. Because there's current logging activity, the barge ramp is well maintained.<br />
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We chose a Saturday for our ride because the logging company expects more private use of their service roads, and because weekend activity is usually less.<br />
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On our ride, the only work being conducted was vehicle maintenance. We stopped to talk to the crew and they said that the roads and trails were all ours. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An old section of logging road heading up towards Heather Main.</td></tr>
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This trip was to see if we could get through the snow to Heather Main. This higher country logging road connects Powell Lake with Theodosia Inlet to the northwest, but we were blocked by pockets of deep slushy snow near our destination.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using the slushy snow to make a slushy drink. Take that deep snow.</td></tr>
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Come along on the ride up to Heather Main in this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/drmargy">YouTube video</a>.<br />
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Since this ride some of our friends made it through. The warm late spring weather is quickly melting snow in the high country and reopening many of our favourite trails.<br />
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For more information about Goat Island check the <a href="http://www.wfproadinfo.com/powell-river.html">Western Forest Products website</a> or call their Road Access Hotline: 604-485-3132. It is available 24/7.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9xqnEmkM8HDvO8O_p4JI3tGOR2m7mRpMGIQO9GhXhhHZBAd9b5wKBCDj42wopuiNRxW6E1hatfU0mP-qciX7b2-8LcgdNwwRXYbjd6A3WFkgWir8qj3EwDKkD6x1xoBtRUESg8mvZXhR/s1600/Front_Cover_BTM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9xqnEmkM8HDvO8O_p4JI3tGOR2m7mRpMGIQO9GhXhhHZBAd9b5wKBCDj42wopuiNRxW6E1hatfU0mP-qciX7b2-8LcgdNwwRXYbjd6A3WFkgWir8qj3EwDKkD6x1xoBtRUESg8mvZXhR/s320/Front_Cover_BTM.jpg" title="" width="100" /></a>Do you have any quad trails in your area that you would like to suggest? We are always looking for new places to ride and explore in British Columbia including Vancouver Island.<br />
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You can read more about our Powell Lake quad rides in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B00VSHAVNU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526936145&sr=8-3&keywords=beyond+the+main"><i>Beyond the Main</i></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Powell-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B01M9GOSVI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1526936237&sr=1-1&keywords=powell+lake+by+barge"><i>Powell Lake by Barge and Quad</i></a>. Both are available online in print and ebook formats. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com10Powell Lake, British Columbia, Canada50.08147 -124.4869512000000249.4290905 -125.77784470000002 50.733849500000005 -123.19605770000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-90268832828262450692018-05-19T09:30:00.000-07:002018-05-19T09:30:00.454-07:00Ode to Bro<br />
When Wayne and I came to Powell River in 2001 our first friend was John. You can't be friends with John and not love his dog Bro, Brody if you are being formal.<br />
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Bro lived a long, well traveled life. If John went anywhere, Bro was always at his side. That ended sadly this month when Bro left this earthly world to go meet his maker.<br />
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I was living in a shelter on Vancouver Isle,<br />
When John and his family came to visit awhile.<br />
I used my best Black Lab attitude,<br />
And soon enough they were wooed.<br />
We took a ferry ride to Powell River,<br />
to a loving home that would last forever.<br />
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During my eighteen years with John,<br />
I've been everywhere, man.<br />
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I've been everywhere.</div>
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I've been to...<br />
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Theodosia<br />
Last Chance<br />
Powell Lake<br />
Mahoney <br />
Goat Lake<br />
Duck Lake<br />
Princess Louisa<br />
Lund <br />
Last Resort <br />
Giovanni <br />
Goat Island<br />
The Head<br />
St. Vincent<br />
Khartoum<br />
Olsen's Landing<br />
The Eldred<br />
Frog Pond<br />
Rupert's Farm<br />
Rainy Day <br />
Useless <br />
Hole in the Wall<br />
Our Float Cabin<br />
And Best of all<br />
My Westview home!<br />
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And many more, man.<br />
Many, many more.<br />
I've been everywhere, man.<br />
I've been everywhere.<br />
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Thanks John for the best life<br />
a Black Lab named Bro could ever imagine.Powell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com2Powell River, BC, Canada49.8352352 -124.524706149.6714197 -124.8474296 49.9990507 -124.20198260000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-78130727461699353022018-02-20T09:30:00.000-08:002018-06-03T19:24:06.933-07:00A Winter Quad Ride on Goat Island<br />
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Logging roads in working forests are available for public recreation after 6:00 pm or on weekends and holidays. For more information about Goat Island check the <a href="http://www.wfproadinfo.com/powell-river.html">Western Forest Products website</a> or call their Road Access Hotline: 604-485-3132. It is available 24/7.<br />
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We took our new <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/522869?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0beH5eOr2QIVRI1-Ch2Drgr6EAAYASAAEgKkBPD_BwE">Garmin VIRB Ultra30</a> with us. Here are three short videos from the film taken on that trip.<br />
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We left Hole in the Wall in our barge with the quads loaded out front. We headed north in calm water to Western Forest Products' Goat Island (Clover) Dock. We used their barge ramp to off-load and later on-load our quads.<br />
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We used Frog Pond Main to get up to Spire Main on the southwest side of Goat Island. On the way we encountered deep snow on the road, which surprised both of us.<br />
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After turning around we went on a spur in search of two large trees we can see on the ridge of Goat Island from our float cabin home in Hole in the Wall. We didn't succeed, but had a great ride on an older deactivated road.<br />
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Thanks for coming along on our winter quad ride. We had a very enjoyable day and learned a lot about our new camera. And later I also learned a lot about using the new version of <a href="https://www.apple.com/imovie/">iMovie</a> to create my videos.<br />
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Do you create videos about your activities and adventures? What kinds of cameras and software do you use? -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com2Goat Island, Powell River A, BC V8A, Canada50.0561573 -124.441140449.892994800000004 -124.76386389999999 50.2193198 -124.1184169tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-39995591565425949002017-10-17T09:30:00.000-07:002018-06-03T19:23:44.661-07:00Fall Quad Ride to Chippewa Bay on Powell Lake<br />
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Summer rides are fun because the weather is usually sunny and warm. The down side is dusty roads and trails. Fall rides are just about perfect, the weather is pleasantly cool and the roads have received enough rain to tamp down the dust.<br />
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We loaded up the barge with what we would need for a day quad ride to Chippewa Bay. <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.ca/2014/09/atv-quad-covers.html">The quads stay on the barge all year long</a>, but in the rainy season we take everything out of our cargo boxes to keep it from getting damp and possible damage. Plus it's always good to take along a chain saw just in case a fallen tree blocks your way.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding well used <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.ca/2015/01/museum-main-to-steam-donkey-no-1.html">Museum Main</a> to find the new logging roads.</td></tr>
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We wanted to ride over in the Chippewa Bay area on Powell Lake because <a href="http://www.wfproadinfo.com/powell-river.html">Western Forest Products</a> has been building new roads into future cut blocks. We like riding through the trees before logging begins. We've been able to experience such rides in the <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.ca/2017/07/goat-lake-barge-and-quad-ride.html">Eldred River Valley</a>, at <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.ca/2014/09/chip-south-by-quad.html">Chippewa South</a>, at <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.ca/2017/05/riding-pickles-on-powell-lake.html">Pickles Point</a> and now in Chippewa Bay.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large fir trees along Chippewa Main.</td></tr>
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After the roads are completed, the logging company waits for several months for the newly compacted dirt and rock to settle before heavy logging trucks and equipment begin their work.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wayne coming down a new section of road.</td></tr>
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We missed seeing all of the large trees cut down to make way for the new road beds, but a few were still resting at the side of the road.<br />
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This fir tree was over a hundred years old based on the tightly spaced rings. Just think of all the lumber that could come out of each section and how many new homes it could help build.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tightly spaced rings make this tree well over a hundred years old.</td></tr>
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There are sections of road that are too steep for me to feel comfortable. Wayne rides ahead while I get off my bike to explore and take pictures. I found a Western Toad hiding in a hole. Right now her looks pretty secure, but I'm not so sure it will stay that way when huge trucks start rolling with their massive log loads.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Western Toad in his hidey at the edge of the new logging road.</td></tr>
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And there were still a few flowers to be seen. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pearly Everlasting doing what it does best, lasting forever.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bee enjoying a last few sips from a Butterfly Bush.</td></tr>
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We stopped by the log skid and could see a boom of logs already boomed together. These came from road clearing. It's good to see nothing being wasted.<br />
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Wayne checking his iPad GPS to see our track for the day.<br />
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Western Products Products has online geo-referenced maps that can be used with handheld devices. <a href="http://www.wfproadinfo.com/powell-river.html">Click here to find WFP map</a> and other road building, logging and hauling information. <a href="https://www.avenza.com/avenza-maps/">Click here to find information about the Avenza map app</a>. The basic app and WFP maps are both free.<br />
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Have you been riding this fall? What are some of your favourite destinations?<br />
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Want to read more about how we use a barge to take our quads to ride the logging roads surrounding Powell Lake? <br />
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<a href="http://www.powellriverbooks.com/"><i>Powell Lake by Barge and Quad</i></a> is available in both print and e-book formats at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Powell-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B01M9GOSVI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508289731&sr=8-1&keywords=powell+lake+by+barge+and+quad">Amazon.com</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Powell-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B01M9GOSVI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508289808&sr=8-1&keywords=powell+lake+by+barge+and+quad">Amazon.ca</a>. It's also available at other online booksellers and Coles bookstore in Powell River. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com0Powell Lake, British Columbia, Canada50.08147 -124.4869512000000249.4290905 -125.77784470000002 50.733849500000005 -123.19605770000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-83345929269987063332017-08-19T13:44:00.000-07:002017-10-15T13:09:42.851-07:00Goat Lake Barge Ride<br />
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Because of a large construction project last year at a friend's cabin, we didn't get there. This year a warm and sunny week in July was our best chance to get there while the lake level was high enough to get through Goat River's underwater rocks and tree stumps.<br />
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We offloaded our quads at the barge ramp and out of the way for two days of camping and riding on the logging roads and trails.<br />
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Since there isn't a dock at this location, we used our empty barge for both our tent platform, lounging spot and kitchen area.<br />
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The Eldred River flows into Goat Lake. Wayne took some time to do some catch and release fishing in the rushing water.<br />
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We stopped at the <a href="http://prclimbing.blogspot.ca/">Eldred Valley rock climbing location</a>. After <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.ca/2014/09/carag-dur-on-eldred-river-bc.html">walking down to the river</a> we met a climber and he pointed out friends high on the cliffs. Here's one of the steel cable lines they use to cross the river to reach the high cliffs on the other side.</div>
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This trip we tried a new road, B Branch that heads up to Emma Lake. It was a nice shady overgrown logging road in good condition for a quad. We met a pickup coming out. He was having more difficulty, especially crossing a steep sided stream.<br />
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To get to and from Goat Lake you pass through meandering Goat River. At low water it is shallow and difficult to navigate. Where Goat River empties into Powell Lake there's a stump forest where logging occurred prior to the installation of the dam in the early 1900s. Follow the markings and floating buoys to stay clear. This passage is also part of the <a href="https://www.canoeingbc.com/powell-forest-canoe-route-details/">Powell River Canoe Route</a>.<br />
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Most people don't have a barge but that won't stop you from exploring the Eldred River area at the head of Goat Lake. Well traveled Goat Main will take you there either by truck, reliable car, or quad. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com0Goat Lake, Powell River A, BC V8A, Canada50.050601699999987 -124.2630346999999949.96904219999999 -124.42439619999999 50.132161199999985 -124.1016732tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-5299001667967593942017-05-15T15:01:00.000-07:002018-05-21T21:52:36.642-07:00Available Online: "Powell Lake by Barge and Quad"<div style="text-align: center;">
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Wayne and I have lived in our float cabin on Powell Lake since 2001. In 2003, our good friend John introduced us to quad riding.<br />
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In the beginning, we followed John around as he introduced us to the many logging roads and trails in the Powell River region. At that time, we kept our quads on a trailer in a hangar at the airport, and drove to off-load locations.<br />
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In 2012, we tried keeping our quads a short boat ride away from our float cabin.<br />
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It made it easier to go riding, but we were limited in the roads and trails we could explore. Plus, they were exposed to the elements.<br />
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Thus began our quest for a landing craft to house and transport our quads to all of the roads and trails around Powell and Goat Lakes.<br />
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In 2014, we found a perfect 22' barge on Craigslist and quickly bought it sight unseen.<br />
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Now our quads can remain at our float cabin, ready in an instant for day trips and camping adventures.<br />
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Powell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com0Powell Lake Waterdome, Powell River, BC, Canada49.88574 -124.54183228.556071 -165.850426 71.215409 -83.233238tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-68407533627918291112017-05-09T15:59:00.001-07:002017-05-17T18:57:46.461-07:00Riding Pickles on Powell Lake<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Approaching the Pickles barge ramp on Powell Lake.</td></tr>
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Sounds funny, but that’s the name of a Western Forest Product’s logging site on Powell Lake. I don’t know the name's origin. Maybe it was the nickname of an old timer in nearby Henderson Bay, or some obscure gastronomic event.<br />
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We took advantage of a sunny spring day to head out with our barge and quads. Pickles is about twenty minutes from our cabin and we’ve watched with interest as road builders reopened the barge ramp and blasted their way through granite cliffs.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burning the slash in 2008 after the first logging at Pickles.</td></tr>
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Pickles is an isolated block. Roads offer limited riding, but there was a unique draw. After building ends, roads are left to settle for several months, letting you ride through mature forests with their robust understory before logging begins. <br />
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We didn’t have our barge when Pickles was first logged. Because quick growing alders blocked the roads, this was the first time we could ride both old and new sections.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our barge at the Pickles dock looking up the east arm of Powell Lake.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wayne on one of the old cleared logging roads.</td></tr>
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On the north-south road there were views of Goat Island, First Narrows and Chippewa Bay. Loggers even had a roadside bench at the most spectacular spot. The most extensive road building was at the end of the east-west section. Here road crews had to blast their way along granite slopes (easily heard from our cabin deck). Trees logged during the road building process won’t go to waste. They are stacked and ready for removal when logging begins.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking north with First Narrows in the middle and Goat Island on the right.</td></tr>
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This is the second time we’ve been able to ride new roads to experience mature forests up close. The first was at nearby <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.ca/2014/09/chip-south-by-quad.html">Chip South</a>. As a part of the reforestation process, new harvests in previously logged areas occur after about ten years. This allows new trees to grow and “green up” in the open areas. Western Forest Products is a responsible company that carefully manages our forests on Crown land.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A new section of road with logs waiting ready for removal.</td></tr>
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If you want to ride in the Powell Lake region, you can contact <a href="http://www.wfproadinfo.com/powell-river.html">Western Forest Products</a> to get current information about logging activities. In addition to the hotline listed below, there is a @WFPRoadInfo Twitter account, a <a href="http://www.westernforest.com/wp-content/uploads/plans/2017/05/Stillwater%20Operational%20Information%20Map.pdf">Stillwater Operational Information Map</a> (pdf updated monthly), and <a href="http://www.wfproadinfo.com/powell-river.html">online information page</a>.<br />
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Stillwater Forest Operations<br />
201-7373 Duncan Street<br />
Powell River, BC V8A 1W6<br />
Office: (604) 485-3100<br />
Road Hotline: (604) 485-3132<br />
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I invite you to come visit Powell River and enjoy quad riding in our glorious backcountry. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com4Powell Lake, British Columbia, Canada50.08147 -124.4869512000000249.4290905 -125.77784470000002 50.733849500000005 -123.19605770000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-8908505844877769862017-02-03T20:18:00.001-08:002017-03-21T16:43:23.203-07:00Winter Quad Ride on Chippewa Main<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Map of our Chippewa Bay quad ride.</td></tr>
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When you get a sunny day in winter, the outdoors calls, real loud. Wayne went out to the barge where we keep our quads up at the float cabin in Hole in the Wall and got our bikes ready for a ride.<br />
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Chippewa Bay is good winter destination because it gets direct rays until the sun sets behind the Bunster Range at about 4:00.<br />
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Back home at Hole in the Wall direct sun ends at 12:30 this time of year. Winter sun and exercise are a welcome combination.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Offloading at the Chippewa Bay barge ramp.</td></tr>
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Since it was a week day, we called Western Forest Products to make sure we wouldn't interfere with any logging activities. We've seen a boat at the dock lately, so we knew something might be in progress.<br />
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Western Forest Products can be reached at (604) 485-3100. If there isn't an answer, you can leave a message for a callback.<br />
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It takes about half an hour to get from the cabin to Chippewa Bay. <br />
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The low lake level and calm day made for an easy barge ramp offload. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rest break in the turnout next to a slash pile.</td></tr>
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We started up Chippewa Main heading for the snow. The lower road was in good condition. Logging has been quiet here for several years, but that's about to change.<br />
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After following along Powell Lake for some distance, we turned uphill towards Heather Main. It didn't take long for us to see patches of snow, and suddenly the road was covered in a thick coat of the white stuff. Unlike some riders here in Powell River, we don't have tracks to turn our quads into snowmobiles.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We make it to the snow level.</td></tr>
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After a break to enjoy sunshine and a winter wonderland, we headed back down to Chippewa Main. We turned northward and passed the brushing machine where it had to stop the job of clearing alders from the roadbed. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready to start back down after a fun day up in the snow.</td></tr>
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We bumped into a Western Forest Products crew surveying for culverts that needed replacement. Some needed replacing so the brusher could finishing removing the alders, and the road would be ready for logging trucks in the near future. It's amazing how fast those prolific trees can take over a road in the bush.<br />
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We made it back to the barge ramp with enough sunlight left for our ride home, the end to a great day in the backcountry.<br />
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Once the snow recedes, you can reach Chippewa Main and Powell Lake via Southview Road north of Powell River. It takes two or more hours one way. -- Margy<br />
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<a href="http://www.atvbc.ca/clubs/powell-river-atv-club" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://www.atvbc.ca/clubs/powell-river-atv-club" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGV_MRpPBBxtaLYnaCC48yHVAER_uWCH4hsgueK3H10ahx-uoLvHYstDoEWOb8Oeh2hSjoKremf0cez6QYzB6w_iNYvvUzNE5MhCyBvvEwE15rlpjnWOxMrpjYy_0Sknuy8rFLOM4QkbjD/s1600/PowellRiver.jpg" /></a>If you are new to the area, you can connect with the Powell River ATV Club for further assistance. Mario Gusola, President (604) 485-2275.Powell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com1Powell Lake Waterdome, Powell River, BC, Canada49.88574 -124.54183228.364463999999998 -165.850426 71.407016 -83.233238tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-39838689133827468392016-11-13T14:45:00.000-08:002017-03-21T16:42:30.474-07:00Fall and Winter Rides to Khartoum Lake<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Viewpoint looking over Lois Lake towards the high country.</td></tr>
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Quad riding in the Powell River area isn't limited to summer. Every season has it's own pleasures.<br />
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Fall and winter bring storms, but in between you can find some glorious days for riding. Most of the roads at lower elevations remain open and easy to ride since they are used by the logging companies.<br />
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Check on Western Forest Products' hotline at (<span class="st">604) 485-<wbr></wbr>3100 or <a href="http://www.wfproadinfo.com/powell-river.html">online</a></span> to see if there are any closures or hauling activity scheduled. Or, you can check their most recent <a href="http://www.westernforest.com/wp-content/uploads/plans/Stillwater%20Operational%20Information%20Map.pdf">Operational Map pdf</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bridge before you reach the Khartoum Forest Campground.</td></tr>
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If you drive south of Powell River to Dixon Road, you enter a world of lakes and forests. Here's a link to the <a href="http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/dmf-viewer/?siteid=5140114829009675607&ll=49.9540273166379%2C-124.602466506774&z=12">Recreation Sites and Trails map from the BC Ministry of Forestry</a>. But be careful, they show you going the wrong way at the one-way slit at the south end of Lois Lake.<br />
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During the week, this area is used by loggers. But after hours and on weekends, their extensive road system is available for use by the public with care.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roadside parking.</td></tr>
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On one winter trip, we saw a few trucks, jeeps, and handful of other quads, but most of the time we had the roads and trails all to ourselves.<br />
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Dixon Road quickly turns into a well used and often potholed dirt road. So, we quickly selected a turnout large enough for our truck and trailer.<br />
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Don't select one at a bend in the road. Logging trucks carry long loads that can swing really wide. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good signage along the way.</td></tr>
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We headed up Goat Lake Main and transitioned to the Stillwater Main heading towards Khartoum Lake.<br />
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The view up Lois Lake to the snowy peaks was unbelievable. We hadn't been this way in almost a year. At that time, the devastating <a href="http://prquadrides.blogspot.ca/2014/12/the-power-of-mother-nature.html">winter storms had washed the bridge away</a>.<br />
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It was thankfully been replaced and so we can return to this unique spot.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The calm waters of Khartoum Lake.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.powellriverdirect.com/sports_recreation/parks/powell_river.html#.WCjgsYXNDOk">Khartoum Lake has a Forest Recreation Site with a primitive campground </a>right on the lake's shore. We first came here by kayak via Lois Lake. We returned in 2006 to host a unique book launch party for Wayne's book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Main-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1479074999&sr=8-5&keywords=up+the+main"><span style="font-style: italic;">Up the Main</span></a>.<br />
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It is one of my favorite back country campgrounds in the Powell River area. The road can be tricky for a passenger car, but for a truck it is a fairly easy drive (except for maybe the steep entrance road in snowy or muddy conditions).<br />
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We feasted on sandwiches and pop while sitting on warm, sun-baked logs along the beach. A fellow adventurer brought an inflatable boat in his jeep for a quiet row on the lake. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from a lakeside campsite.</td></tr>
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Do you like history? Here's a post from <a href="http://www.vanishinghistory.ca/">www.vanishinghistory.ca</a> called <a href="http://www.vanishinghistory.ca/?p=2479">Khartoum Lake - Abandon Camp</a>. It's a great site with stories and pictures about the history and historical artifacts of the Powell River region.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5yiOiioc2AYBF8kIBTrsgP4KgqRcdlMYAA0n51pxaTpurqeqS-XRzZqnprKwOzGdzbDsEz46fgP84u4OgwGUFHlQR26mHpJFhliap-OIBiIWzF8mS31qd8O8tV7PWsNFm3IkRoDrk6BCE/s1600/Image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5yiOiioc2AYBF8kIBTrsgP4KgqRcdlMYAA0n51pxaTpurqeqS-XRzZqnprKwOzGdzbDsEz46fgP84u4OgwGUFHlQR26mHpJFhliap-OIBiIWzF8mS31qd8O8tV7PWsNFm3IkRoDrk6BCE/s200/Image.jpg" width="133" /></a>Want to read more about quad riding in the Powell River region? Try Wayne's <a href="http://www.powellriverbooks.com/"><i>Coastal BC Stories</i></a> that focus ATV adventures:<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Main-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8">Up the Main</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Farther-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003XT5SGG/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=">Farther Up the Main</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B00VSHAVNU/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1479076088&sr=1-2&keywords=beyond+the+main">Beyond the Main</a><br />
And just released -- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Powell-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B01M9GOSVI/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1479075996&sr=1-3">Powell Lake by Barge and Quad</a></b></div>
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All books are available in e-book and print formats at most online book sellers. Books are also available in Powell River at <a href="http://.com/Coles-Powell-River-151772934854146/">Coles Bookstore</a> in the Towne Centre Mall.<br />
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If you ever have a question, don't hesitate to leave a comment or use the email link in our profile. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com3Khartoum Lake, Powell River C, BC V8A, Canada49.8794049 -124.1285427000000349.8384809 -124.20922370000002 49.920328899999994 -124.04786170000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-27685975185378291352016-10-29T14:05:00.000-07:002017-03-21T16:42:00.420-07:00The Blue Trail in Powell River's Backyard<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parking and unloading near Edgehill School.</td></tr>
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Fall brings unchangeable weather. That makes it a good time to explore some of the roads and trails closer to Powell River.<br />
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Wayne and I treated ourselves to a short quad ride near town. That's easy here in Powell River with trails right outside our back door.<br />
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We parked our truck and quad trailer near Edgehill School at the head of Abbotsford Street to access the Edgehill Trail system.<br />
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From here, the trails wind and interconnect with other trails in the area. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Edgehill Trail just beyond the parking area.</td></tr>
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And they pass through large stands of trees as beautiful as any in the area. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Washout Trail connection via the Edgehill Trail system.</td></tr>
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The parking area near Edgehill School is a handy launching point that can be used to reach any area east and south of town.<br />
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The forecast was for a sunny day, but there were patches of fog and cool temperatures along the way. That made the views a bit eerie at times.<br />
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We rode through the Edgehill system to get to the Washout Trail, our starting point for the main portion of our ride.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After a wet and foggy spot on the Washout Trail.</td></tr>
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The Washout Trail was dotted with big puddles along the way. <br />
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In places, the Powell River ATV Club's trail building group has created bypasses onto drier soil to prevent damage to the area.<br />
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In 2012, with a combination of volunteer workers, donated supplies and a $3000 grant from ATV/BC, two replacement bridges were built to protect fish-bearing streams.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Well marked junction of the Washout and Blue Trails.</td></tr>
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At the well marked junction we turned up the Blue Trail.<br />
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This trail has also been the location of extensive work by the local ATV trail building group. <br />
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The Blue Trail is a multi-use trail for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and, of course, ATV riders. It's also an interpretive trail used to teach the youth of Powell River about their forest environment.<br />
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Along the way we saw some unique frost called Santa's Beard. <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.ca/2009/12/santas-beard.html">Click here to check it out</a>. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bridge to protect a small fish-bearing stream.</td></tr>
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You can follow this link to an <a href="http://www.atvbc.ca/powell-river-blue-trail-is-open/">article ATV/BC</a> for more information about the bridge building project. Through the efforts of the Powell River ATV Club, and all the trail builders, everyone has better access to our backcountry with its unparalleled exploring.<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><u>Helpful Trail Links</u>:</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://powellriver.info/tourism/images/Maps/prtrails.pdf">Powell River Trails Map</a> (pdf)<br />
<a href="http://powellriver.info/tourism/images/Maps/DuckLakeTrails30000.pdf">Duck Lake Trail Map</a> (pdf)<br />
<a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.ca/2013/06/washout-trail-in-powell-river-bc.html">The Washout Trail</a><br />
<a href="http://www.powellriverdirect.com/sports_recreation/powell_river_trails.html#.WBUFXYXNDOk">Powell River Recreation Trails </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Main-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1436770396&sr=8-9&keywords=up+the+main" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="http://www.amazon.com/Main-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1436770396&sr=8-9&keywords=up+the+main" border="0" height="161" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5052262245071025538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdi1RFW63V5-JDlQgTJYcuw2HfquC9EPPsqvwkFC1IHt3Mn61GiHMfnOI8J8TmsHbdjhDmGqq8pAF0PHB_GvPGZ4z8OSlWMx2KIF_9PC9k-Ls7MN6dXLKBUzV6_i-w1DsNZKWRmqOXp8A/s200/cover_trafford2.gif" style="float: right; height: 137px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 90px;" width="100" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFG-Am3vHoPZBQq7xfLUE1w3pjdS4KdOOxLq2mHBizSCxa0P5fef08dJDLOwaWRGgG9qpHfvjaVDflAXxham9UefSNQXclpNfXmxX0h4Jz1x1gJahQQSFn_OKbphBx52jI2YJRaYv7UMOr/s1600-h/IMG_8719.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419633483815333410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFG-Am3vHoPZBQq7xfLUE1w3pjdS4KdOOxLq2mHBizSCxa0P5fef08dJDLOwaWRGgG9qpHfvjaVDflAXxham9UefSNQXclpNfXmxX0h4Jz1x1gJahQQSFn_OKbphBx52jI2YJRaYv7UMOr/s320/IMG_8719.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 163px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 137px;" /></a>Do you want to explore the great outdoors in Powell River? Would you like to read books full of stories and maps about our backcountry?<br />
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Check out Wayne's <a href="http://www.powellriverbooks.com/"><i>Coastal BC Stories</i></a> series including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Main-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1477772840&sr=8-5&keywords=up+the+main"><i>Up the Main</i></a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Farther-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003XT5SGG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477772922&sr=8-1&keywords=farther+up+the+main"><i>Farther Up the Main</i></a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Winter-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003JBHNNO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1477773038&sr=8-2&keywords=up+the+winter+trail"><i>Up the Winter Trail</i></a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B00VSHAVNU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1477773002&sr=8-4&keywords=beyond+the+main"><i>Beyond the Main</i></a>, and soon to be released <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Powell-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B01M9GOSVI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477773071&sr=8-1&keywords=powell+lake+by+barge+and+quad"><i>Powell Lake by Barge and Quad</i></a>.<br />
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All titles can be found at most online booksellers in print and e-book formats. Books are also available in Powell River at Coles bookstore. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com0Powell River, BC, Canada49.8352352 -124.5247061999999749.6714342 -124.84742969999996 49.9990362 -124.20198269999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-85368908473889965222016-08-23T09:24:00.000-07:002017-03-21T16:41:23.044-07:00Theodosia Inlet and Olsen's Landing<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkENahrlz7SSKy7ELr6NTEJ6wq-AIdAnwQ4yZavQ7mwucvl3LcnswNKv9m6lAed0ovW1Vk6xa4t3h6ByFkdpbrwWsquMw_t9BmF0NDWkLowO2-jDKiekUFp2mK2zq6twREujnXw0VXN9VO/s1600-h/Theodosia+Olsen+Lake+001.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179710385332146002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkENahrlz7SSKy7ELr6NTEJ6wq-AIdAnwQ4yZavQ7mwucvl3LcnswNKv9m6lAed0ovW1Vk6xa4t3h6ByFkdpbrwWsquMw_t9BmF0NDWkLowO2-jDKiekUFp2mK2zq6twREujnXw0VXN9VO/s320/Theodosia+Olsen+Lake+001.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px;" /></a>We love to ride our quads to explore the bush around Powell River. Forest service and logging roads are normally open to the public after 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends or holidays. But some areas can be closed due to active logging and some operations work seven days a week. Fortunately, most companies notify the public via notices in the local paper or postings on the roads. In Powell River, Western Forest Products has a 24-hour info line at (604) 485-3132.<br />
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You can also check with the following maps before heading out. <br />
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<a href="http://www.wfproadinfo.com/powell-river.html">Western Forest Products</a><br />
<a href="http://www.prcommunityforest.ca/about.html">Powell River Community Forest</a><br />
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On a Saturday, we took our quads north to Theodosia. <span style="font-style: italic;">(The entrance is for skilled riders.)</span>
Theo was once difficult to reach for the hardy pioneers who called it
home. Our friend John lead us up Southview Road to a trail built by ATV enthusiasts.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Rq4ChBuZYSPY7fXviW8qOynhd3fBENoJQv0ygtO1A4dDXb7QcAcTajU6s-tPIwSyBkzMdr1WwcuIo13CpzseuvlNTIWU5vncCXFrbqAFjWejBYzl4FoC0QSNY2JcPS-llwkgWQ-q4lpJ/s1600-h/IMG_2639.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="240" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179711411829329762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Rq4ChBuZYSPY7fXviW8qOynhd3fBENoJQv0ygtO1A4dDXb7QcAcTajU6s-tPIwSyBkzMdr1WwcuIo13CpzseuvlNTIWU5vncCXFrbqAFjWejBYzl4FoC0QSNY2JcPS-llwkgWQ-q4lpJ/s320/IMG_2639.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt;" width="320" /></a>Once in the Theodosia Valley, logging roads took us to the Olsen Valley. In the 20's, there were several families with cabins in this area and enough children for a school. But in the 60's, when hippies wanted to get back to the land, the cabins were burned. That is, all but one which was today's destination. The cabin reportedly belonged to an early Powell River "millionaire" who traveled up the lake by boat and then overland by Model-T Ford. It isn't much now, but it gives you a feeling for what it was like way back when families grew produce to supply the nearby logging camps.<br />
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From the cabin we continued along the logging road to Olson's Landing on Powell Lake. This is the same route many before have taken to carry logs and shake blocks to the paper mill and market. That purpose and path continues today.<br />
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After a lunch at the camp area next to Olsen Creek we headed back to Olsen Lake on the way home.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCf42PCG8Sfto8WxWPzfYGZYIxaOiuT31-Ij97kQ3ujx8HcDX6HKDns7-qi8xOF807IZP7GU6QivqqHH2ueZhuFiExFVXgT9kJuNL94H5KhitqTZWK27JacPPdhoh-2tqtuzexWwVo3af/s1600-h/IMG_2686.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="240" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179713125521280898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCf42PCG8Sfto8WxWPzfYGZYIxaOiuT31-Ij97kQ3ujx8HcDX6HKDns7-qi8xOF807IZP7GU6QivqqHH2ueZhuFiExFVXgT9kJuNL94H5KhitqTZWK27JacPPdhoh-2tqtuzexWwVo3af/s320/IMG_2686.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt;" width="320" /></a>It's a long ride, but the longer days of summer gave us enough sunlight to do it all at a leisurely pace. The weather was mostly sunny, but as we approached Theodosia Inlet we passed through a rain shower. I glanced in my mirror and here is what I saw. A fitting end to a wonderful day. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com0Theodosia Arm, BC V8A, Canada50.0601569 -124.6927369999999728.9521249 -166.00133099999996 71.1681889 -83.384142999999966tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-62201044958886650762016-08-17T08:40:00.000-07:002017-03-21T16:40:45.355-07:00Powell River Quad Trails<br />
We have lots of logging roads in the Powell River backcountry to ride. But when they are deactivated and age, recreational users refurbish them into quad and hiking trails. Here are a few from rides we've taken over the years. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Culvert on a spur leading to a Olsen Valley homestead foundation.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corduroy road section on upper Powell Daniels Main.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">End of the easily passable section of upper Beartooth Main.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bridge protecting a fish bearing stream on Fred's Trail to West (Hammil) Lake.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing a section of regrowth along the Lois River north of Khartoum Lake.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Path over a log jumble on a road in an old slash above Chippewa Bay.</td></tr>
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If you try to find these quad trails don't be surprised if they've washed out or grown over. Mother Nature reclaims her territory at a very rapid rate. Trails remain open only through ongoing trail maintenance by groups such as the <a href="http://www.atvbc.ca/powell-river-blue-trail-is-open/">Wednesday Crew</a> of quad riders and the <a href="http://www.squad.ca/index.php?">BOMB (Bloody Old Men's Brigade) Squad</a> group of hikers and ATV owners. Thank you to all of the individuals and groups who maintain our backcountry trails. Through your efforts we all can explore the best that Powell River has to offer.<br />
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Want to know more about quad riding in the Powell River Region? Check out these resources.<br />
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<a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/search/label/ATV">ATV Category on the Powell River Books Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://www.atvbc.ca/clubs/">Powell River ATV Club Contacts</a><br />
<a href="https://vimeo.com/8582925">Powell River ATV Club Video</a><br />
<a href="http://www.everytrail.com/browse.php?activity_id=38&city=Powell+River&country=Canada&state=British+Columbia">Every Trail</a> online <br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Main-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=sr_1_6_twi_kin_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445965074&sr=8-6&keywords=up+the+main"><i>Up the Main</i></a> in print or e-book<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Farther-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003XT5SGG/ref=sr_1_1_twi_kin_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1445965112&sr=8-1&keywords=farther+up+the+main"><i>Farther Up the Main</i></a> in print or e-book<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B00VSHAVNU/ref=sr_1_1_twi_kin_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1445965146&sr=8-1&keywords=beyond+the+main"><i>Beyond the Main</i></a> in print or e-book</blockquote>
Do you have any trails to share? Let us know. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com0Powell River, BC, Canada49.8352352 -124.5247061999999749.6714342 -124.84742969999996 49.9990362 -124.20198269999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-24829321605717170252016-07-19T12:25:00.000-07:002016-11-13T12:17:19.525-08:00Riding the Rock (Texada Island, BC)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leaving Powell River on the North Island Princess</td></tr>
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Not far from Powell River is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texada_Island">Texada Island</a>. It's <a href="http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/MINING/GEOSCIENCE/PUBLICATIONSCATALOGUE/OPENFILES/1990/Pages/1990-3.aspx">formed on a volcanic rock and limestone bed</a> that was ground down during the ice age. With many visible outcroppings, it's nickname is <i>The Rock</i>. Texada is 50 kilometres long, and has many forest service and logging roads. That makes it perfect for exploring by ATV.<br />
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We left Powell River on the <a href="http://www.bcferries.com/schedules/northern/prti-current.php">BC Ferries North Island Princess</a>. She runs multiple times daily. Crossing takes about 35 minutes and it's a beautiful ride with views up and down the Straight of Georgia, Vancouver Island and occasional porpoise and whale sightings.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camping in an old gravel pit reclaimed by millions of daisies.</td></tr>
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The population and several active quarries cluster on the <a href="http://texada.org/getting-to-texada/maps/">northern half of the island</a>. The southern end is open land that has been logged periodically. That's where we headed. On the way through <a href="http://www.gilliesbay.ca/about_gillies_bay/">Gillies Bay</a>, we stopped at the <a href="http://www.theravenousraven.com/">Ravenous Raven Lodge and Restaurant</a> for dinner. It was an excellent way to start off a weekend getaway.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riding a forest service road on Texada Island.</td></tr>
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At the end of paved Shelter Bay Road we turned right onto dirt surfaced Bell Road. Main dirt roads are in good shape with occasional potholes. Standard vehicles would have no trouble, but farther south 4X4 is necessary. Many of the <a href="http://www.quadcorral.com/placestoride/directory/Canada/British_Columbia/Vancouver_Island_Area/Texada_Island_Logging_Roads,_Texada_Island,_BC/Texada_Island_Logging_Roads,_Texada_Island,_BC.html">spur roads require an ATV, off-road bike, horse, or human foot power</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Signs point the way to Anderson Bay.</td></tr>
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At the junction of the forest service road we wanted there was a sign leading the way to Anderson Bay at the south end of the road. There's an old gravel pit past Second Lake, other wide spots along the road, or the recreation site at <a href="http://www.gulfislands.worldweb.com/TexadaIslandBC/Lodging/Campgrounds/">Bob's Lake</a> remote no service camping.<br />
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With full tummies, we set up camp and relaxed as the sun set behind the tall pines and firs. The next morning we offloaded our bikes and set out to explore.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful ponds and lakes abound.</td></tr>
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A <a href="http://powellriver.info/tourism/images/Maps/Tex_map.pdf">map from Powell River Tourism</a> gave us the big picture. We continued south on the forest service road towards Anderson Bay. Until the final decent, it was fairly wide and rolling. I made it about half way down before I slowed my quad to a crawl. Wayne is a more advanced rider so he pressed on ahead.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wayne on an old logging road overgrown with millions of daisies.</td></tr>
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We worked our way back to <a href="http://www.gulfislands.worldweb.com/TexadaIslandBC/Lodging/Campgrounds/">Bob's Lake</a> for a lunch break at a picnic table. No one was camping on such a nice summer weekend. In fact, over the 24-hour period we were camping and riding we only saw four vehicles and no other quad riders.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bob's Lake forest remote recreation site.</td></tr>
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There are two main forest service branch roads heading south, Bell Road and Thompson Road. In between there are many old logging roads and a gas pipeline service route available to explore. We used the pipeline route just south of our campsite and joined a logging road that took us through some older growth trees to the east side of the mid-island ridge with ocean views across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island.<br />
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We connected with Thompson Road, headed south and reconnected with Bell Road. With impending showers cutting our camping short, we loaded our bikes, packed up and headed back to the ferry terminal at Blubber Bay. Named for its whaling history, it's now home to an Ash Grove Cement Company transfer site.<br />
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After putting our quads away, we headed to the <a href="http://costadelsollatincuisine.com/">Costal del Sol</a> in Powell River for some upscale Mexican food while the thunderstorms gathered and the rain began.<br />
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Here are some links for more information about Texada:<br />
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<a href="http://texada.org/events/">Texada Arts, Culture and Tourism Society</a><br />
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texada_Island">Texada Island Wikipedia</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/MINING/GEOSCIENCE/PUBLICATIONSCATALOGUE/OPENFILES/1990/Pages/1990-3.aspx">Texada Island Geology</a><br />
<a href="http://texada.org/getting-to-texada/maps/">Texada Island Maps</a><br />
<a href="http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/dmf-viewer/?siteid=5140114829009675607&ll=49.8982359974911%2C-124.173128142972&z=12">Texada Island Recreation Sites and Trails</a> <br />
<a href="http://texada.org/events/">Texada Island Events</a><br />
<a href="http://texada.org/accommodations/">Texada Island Accommodations</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theravenousraven.com/">Ravenous Raven Lodge and Restaurant</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.bcferries.com/schedules/northern/prti-current.php">BC Ferries</a> <br />
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I invite you to visit Texada Island, whether or not you come to ride <i>The Rock</i>. It has beaches, forests and anchorages galore. It's a place for quiet reflection, or active enjoyment -- something for everyone. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com4Texada Island, Powell River D, BC V0N, Canada49.6596634 -124.4121946999999949.3306509 -125.05764169999999 49.9886759 -123.76674769999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-45197519454943480732016-05-31T21:10:00.000-07:002016-11-13T12:19:57.303-08:00A Trip to the Head of Powell Lake<br />
Wayne and I took our first barge and quad overnight camping trip of the season to the Head of Powell Lake. We wanted to catch the waterfalls during spring runoff. Because of our early spring they weren't running full bore, but they were still spectacular.<br />
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We left from our cabin home at Hole in the Wall just past First Narrows. Thanks to <a href="http://powellriverrealestate.com/">Harry Zroback</a>, Powell Lake float cabins were just featured in <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/2016/05/powell-lake-cabins-in-cottage-life.html">Cottage Life magazine's May issue</a>.<br />
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Calm water reflected snowy peaks of the Coast Range past Second Narrows. There's pointy Beartooth on the right. Have you ever eaten Beartooth Pie at the <a href="http://shinglemill.ca/">Shinglemill Pub</a>? It was invented by <a href="http://maxpagani.com/">Max Pagani</a>, a local realtor and Powell Lake neighbour of ours.<br />
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We stopped at several waterfalls to try our luck at fishing. None here, but it's one of many beautiful spots.<br />
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We arrived late on Friday after the crews were gone. Before going, we stopped at the <a href="http://www.wfproadinfo.com/powell-river.html">Western Forest Products</a> office in Powell River to check on weekend logging activity. Knowing there would be no log trucks hauling, we offloaded our quads and set up camp on the empty barge. <br />
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The next morning we rode up Daniels Main to see the spectacular waterfalls fanning out over the granite cliffs. Active logging roads are well maintained. Older ones narrow to rougher trails.<br />
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We found colourful spring flowers like this Red Columbine.<br />
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Next we went up Powell Main. Both roads are named for the two rivers that feed into the head of Powell Lake. Here's the Powell River before it merges with the Daniels River. <br />
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From a lookout, you can see the headwaters of Powell Lake.<br />
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We saw four black bears during our ride, but they were too quick to photograph. They are out of their winter dens eating grass while they wait for the berries to ripen.<br />
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Thanks for coming along on this quad ride at the head of Powell Lake. We live in an amazing place where you can see and experience amazing backcountry.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lake-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B007BJWX8K?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.google.co.uk/image/drmargy/RhFGp25DsjI/AAAAAAAAA1s/H6rcID_RcR0/Cover_Shadowed.jpg" style="float: right; height: 90px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 60px;" width="213" /></a>You can read more about Powell Lake and regional adventures in my husband Wayne's <a href="http://www.powellriverbooks.com/"><i>Coastal BC Stories</i></a> series of books. They are available locally at Coles or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wayne-J.-Lutz/e/B002BMKADW">online in print and e-book formats through Amazon</a>, <a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/search?query=Wayne%20J.%20Lutz&fcsearchfield=Author">Kobo</a>, and other retailers. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com0Powell Lake, British Columbia, Canada50.08147 -124.4869512000000249.4290905 -125.77784470000002 50.733849500000005 -123.19605770000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-25183606180063703662016-03-11T00:15:00.000-08:002016-05-31T21:14:07.724-07:00Riding to the Snow Up Heather Main<br />
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Down at the cabin we haven't had much snow this year. But up in the high country, we are finally getting a good snow pack.<br />
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Our good friend John tried to ride his quad over Heather Main from the Theodosia side in late February and couldn't make it over the top.<br />
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He asked if we would try from the Powell Lake side and we were happy to do so.<br />
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Our quads are always loaded on the barge and ready to go. That had made riding from our float cabin home a lot easier.<br />
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We motored across to Chippewa Bay and offloaded at the Western Forest Products barge ramp.<br />
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The beginning follows Powell Lake heading north then switches back south and up to a ridge.<br />
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This is where we first encountered light snow. It got deeper and harder to navigate before we reached the junction with Heather Main.<br />
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Now we have a report for John about the snow level.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Up-Winter-Trail-Coastal-Columbia/dp/1468190830/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5477/3931/200/Cover.jpg" height="150" style="float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 100px;" width="100" /></a>Read more about winter in Powell River's backcountry in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JBHNNO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1"><i>Up the Winter Trail</i></a>. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com3Powell Lake, British Columbia, Canada50.08147 -124.4869512000000249.4290905 -125.77784470000002 50.733849500000005 -123.19605770000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-15615862201767970802015-12-08T09:30:00.000-08:002015-12-28T14:29:20.403-08:00More Treasure Hunting in the Bush<br />
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<a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/2013/05/quad-riding-in-powell-river-bc.html">We love riding quads to explore Powell River's backcountry</a>. Forest service and logging roads are open to the public after 6:00 pm on weekdays, and on weekends or holidays unless otherwise posted.<br />
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Theodosia and Olsen Valley are connecting watersheds that run from the ocean at Theodosia Inlet to Powell Lake. Over the last century, logging activities have left mains, spurs, and trails that give access to <a href="http://prquadrides.blogspot.com/2015/11/treasure-hunting-in-bush.html">points of interest and historical treasures</a>. <br />
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<a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/2007/08/ride-to-top-of-world.html">You reach Theodosia Main via Highway 101</a>, Southview Road, Theodosia Forest Service Road, a logging spur, and a connecting trail. Beyond the head of the inlet, a turnoff to the left leads to an old homestead quad riders call Rupert's Farm. A few old buildings, a barn, pastures, and rusting vehicles remain to explore.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An old barn at Rupert's Farm near Theodosia Inlet.</td></tr>
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Near <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/2014/06/olsen-lake-bc.html">Olsen Lake</a>, Theodosia Main <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/2014/08/olsens-landing-quad-ride.html">heads up into the hills</a>. There we found an abandoned logging truck.<br />
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Olsen Lake makes a good lunch stop with <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/2015/05/reflections-on-olsen-lake.html">spectacular views</a>.<br />
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From here, Olsen Main takes over heading down the valley towards Powell Lake. Past Olsen Lake, a spur to the right heads to a <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/2008/03/saturday-in-theo.html">cabin used by one of the settlers who homesteaded in the Olsen Valley</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remains of a settler's cabin in the Olsen Valley.</td></tr>
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Continuing on Olsen Main, another logging spur to the right takes you to the <a href="http://prquadrides.blogspot.com/2015/10/ride-to-olsen-valley-homestead.html">foundation of an elaborate homestead along the Olsen River</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foundation of another homestead in Olsen Valley.</td></tr>
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The next treasure is <a href="http://prquadrides.blogspot.com/2015/09/chip-north-to-theodosia-inlet.html">on a deactivated logging road between Theodosia and the Powell Lake logging dock called Chippewa North</a>. Just beyond a slash at the Theodosia end there's a collection of old vehicles.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old vehicles on deactivated logging road near Theodosia Main.</td></tr>
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The last stop is <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/2014/01/olsens-landing.html">Olsen's Landing on Powell Lake</a>. The logging dock is still in use, but you can see from all the growth on it's massive cedar logs that it's a part of history too.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Logging dock at Olsen's Landing</td></tr>
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Thanks for coming along on this Powell River backcountry treasure hunt. Want to know more about the region? Here are a few books to check out:<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Desolation-Sound-History-Heather-Harbord/dp/155017407X"><i>Desolation Sound: A History</i></a> by Heather Harbord<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Powell-Rivers-Railway-Southern-Bradley/dp/0969251122"><i>Powell River's Railway Era</i></a> by Ken Bradley and Karen Southern<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Solitude-Potluck-Stories-Desolation-ebook/dp/B011H52TQ4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449098391&sr=1-1&keywords=adventures+in+solitude"><i>Adventures in Solitude</i></a> by Grant Lawrence <br />
<a href="http://powellrivermuseum.ca/books/books.html"><i>Up the Main</i></a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Farther-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003XT5SGG/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449098268&sr=1-1&keywords=farther+up+the+main"><i>Farther Up the Main</i></a><i>, </i>and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B00VSHAVNU/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449098311&sr=1-3&keywords=beyond+the+main"><i>Beyond the Main</i></a> by Wayne J. Lutz<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRinJZapATjWCq0QfuK6CkmZLjBnSZiYfBFf4DxAC420ZpSPmgZC_Yoy6NFRkPVCXQaAT3Kk3kKAmvbJMKhkpVdVzaQ2NdSu9hwLgKn9IUqEE8a51UVCG4H3ogoAKsnaIIfOz96iZJW5hU/s1600/atv.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRinJZapATjWCq0QfuK6CkmZLjBnSZiYfBFf4DxAC420ZpSPmgZC_Yoy6NFRkPVCXQaAT3Kk3kKAmvbJMKhkpVdVzaQ2NdSu9hwLgKn9IUqEE8a51UVCG4H3ogoAKsnaIIfOz96iZJW5hU/s200/atv.jpg" width="151" /></a>If you want to know more about exploring the Powell River backcountry, contact the Powell River ATV Club on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1553411808251454/">Facebook</a>, or by phone or email. Help from locals may be needed for you to find some of these off-road treasures.<br />
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Click the image to the right to enlarge for contact information. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com2Olsen Lake, Powell River A, BC V8A, Canada50.125088 -124.5347315000000250.1149075 -124.55490150000001 50.135268499999995 -124.51456150000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-14963138795129771622015-12-03T12:33:00.000-08:002016-11-13T12:37:13.494-08:00The Snows of Mount Mahony<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8UwWYI6p1sVcJ0l-v536r1RzLj6wHYZ1DfyzK2DQGG_VxlGUuHQ0HIfWw0pv_x0DESBdepVSk2zGrGRWkrCojGG1sNW8v1Na1tJpbNOn2mkBoM6t-zJKHzDuiyGiOgV4BIpSNv_d_Atvf/s1600-r/Mahoney+Quad+Ride+023.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="240" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138486073022354130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAeockwiktvM7op-SMtgxr-dLY9FD57Q3ybH5lVu-IPV6tyBBhx5KKB_vEJKAhkuPsqfzcTRPpcgtPDD1dotleLZ0SQ_hr86xp_YaZ-342g6K2E-C8Nnmux_KmBgSko4ttO4TwLI7WD_0/s320/Mahoney+Quad+Ride+023.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" width="320" /></a>"When the sky clears in Powell River, you can see the snowpack all around, but you can't get to it. Mount Mahony is the exception. The dirt road, only a few miles outside town, climbs steeply..." Wayne featured "<a href="http://www.powellriverbooks.com/pdf/utl_chapter_1.pdf">Mount Mahony</a>" in the first chapter of <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007BJWX8K/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1">Up the Lake</a></i>.<br />
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Since then, we've been on quad rides to this easily accessible area in all seasons. But in winter, it's especially enjoyable after a light snow. On one trip, our friend John and his dog Bro took the lead. We are always more confident that way.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9wNOSZp2A0ULKXYstrfL8l3Oirtvk5ySHdKZCh8yft3eaXD7q9vzfnc0O9cpR28MTzANAKEjB3bNZLTri6Ft9kEYG_ck2meZRxtovQt08-VjOFaZZAQd_HQIpd_FjEprTTRh2f6GEQxN/s1600-r/Mahoney+Quad+Ride+024.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="240" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138488250570773218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmqs0u80AtR5PFe3XBVdJCk2J_mgwA592CMKIxlnrtR3NPygsT24JI-z2kKCShJCBUqka6UPk0y29C75mNZIJRIpIOOaA2EC7AC6ip5EI2u66FSl4wG1ctNZIy48i3h-Gp_7JxF6-T17f/s320/Mahoney+Quad+Ride+024.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" width="320" /></a>It was overcast in Powell River. As we climbed higher and higher, we finally broke through the freezing mist to the sunshine that the weatherman promised.<br />
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The snow on the trail got deeper, and the overarching alders did their best to dump their loads on our heads as we passed underneath. John takes the worst of it in the lead, but Bro in his aft quad box gets quite a heavy dose.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtCxSeDO1tMRskAZjss9aFd8JTwuWJB3hwqdfFi-JIKBZmLGKKpQ5jygn-9syxr1FfqLQzBxjhl7lvkgPcOquyL_hRn9pPajkHWQNbZFrGrA2UyunGB30YGcvyvqtWmwPLs3GWae5aUf34/s1600-r/Mahoney+Quad+Ride+042.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="240" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138488650002731762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQSWVOINy9Xuf-7FIVRwk5nf7WBgzYtHn2RjH5hHRVTc9S0Z-xdDo-VARScZI8BwYoCR-v9dBpxu6JvA-Oar6RFAYHOXXqTxK1_ksYfUQSmwFj6rUje0WEN85E80TrnPXgqKVsq7VUjT5p/s320/Mahoney+Quad+Ride+042.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" width="320" /></a>Each time we thought we could go no further, John pushed through and made a trail for us to follow. We made it all the way to the bluffs and their panoramic lookout, but low lying clouds hid Inland and Powell Lakes from view. Texada and Vancouver Islands poked their heads through, but the rest of the coast remained shrouded in gloom. Sandwiches and pop taste as good as lobster and champagne when you're in such a beautiful place.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_MfYJEAxxzcnNbjf00S3SgIXBXiRMbBmebkRwEp90rdOPryodlbIKONyBPwbMiiwaxR5Se9CocGFg3_wR9ENnBA0iXNeLfVCvk6ipgXfJmNphuCfMj-31FEmJ8Iuruj1UTkHpoQhz5yQ/s1600-r/Mahoney+Quad+Ride+044.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="240" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138489281362924290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3UkeF8zpk0ZHAcDRe7M2pFiGw8WthmWNZlqdUeq2gzbRfFjE7q6hc5oxIE6l7MCgaDXTpcLLrGOYCMpdKlVHjhXIATkYQVZf0MIMmcLlDzz9vaY_R63i2SQtA1vCqc4nfEONUDL166Ff/s320/Mahoney+Quad+Ride+044.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" width="320" /></a>On the way down we hiked a few hundred metres up a side trail to a tranquil lake in the process of freezing. Sometimes it is hard to believe that Powell River has such wonderful places to explore so close to town.<br />
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Even though we saw several cars and trucks down below, we had the trails and snows of <a href="http://peakery.com/mount-mahony-canada/">Mount Mahony</a> all to ourselves.<br />
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Want to read more about Powell River winter adventures? Try <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JBHNNO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1"><i>Up the Winter Trail</i></a>. It's available in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Up-Winter-Trail-Coastal-Columbia/dp/1468190830/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1449174431&sr=1-1">print</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Winter-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003JBHNNO/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1449174431&sr=1-1&keywords=up+the+winter+trail">Kindle</a> formats at Amazon, and other online vendors such as <a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/up-the-winter-trail">Kobo</a> and <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/13367">Smashwords</a>.<br />
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The stories will take you hiking, snowshoeing, and quad riding along the roads and trails of our backcountry. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com12Mount Mahony, Powell River B, BC V8A, Canada49.9488888 -124.4549999999999828.4276348 -165.76359399999998 71.470142799999991 -83.146405999999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-60172726644899158062015-11-10T09:30:00.000-08:002015-11-18T22:06:33.851-08:00Treasure Hunting in the Bush<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrsn4okgvt6DNifMTucSMandZcAKg1JIKQu5ybyl8_y4VhY6aBk4BHtRq2CELKF2jjqTzVtegSMOrca0B2Kau2tuKGd6ZT9TS1vuIY0N2RDlKvAklIPU0TyJwiuf_KxnLxf5ee2b9zI_S/s1600/DSCN2581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrsn4okgvt6DNifMTucSMandZcAKg1JIKQu5ybyl8_y4VhY6aBk4BHtRq2CELKF2jjqTzVtegSMOrca0B2Kau2tuKGd6ZT9TS1vuIY0N2RDlKvAklIPU0TyJwiuf_KxnLxf5ee2b9zI_S/s320/DSCN2581.JPG" width="275" /></a>The Powell River backcountry is dotted with treasures from times gone by. Go hiking, biking, or quadding and you'll discover old logging equipment, homesteads, plank roads, train trestles, cabins, and much more. Over the years, our friend John has led us to some exciting places where history lives on, like a natural museum.<br />
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Powell Lake's slopes have been logged since the late 1800s. The first stop on this tour is <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/2008/01/chippewa-bay.html">Chippewa Bay</a> in the northwest corner of the lower lake. Here there's a logging dock and barge ramp. Nearby, Museum Main heads uphill to two <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/2015/01/museum-main-to-steam-donkey-no-1.html">abandoned Steam Donkeys</a>.<br />
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</a> <a href="http://www.vanishinghistory.ca/?p=2616">Steam Donkey #1</a> is close to the main. It may be rusted, but it's still standing and surrounded by bits and pieces of logging history.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steam Donkey #1 along Museum Main.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.vanishinghistory.ca/?p=2875">Steam Donkey #2</a> is farther up the main and reached by a trail through a logging slash and second growth trees. Steam donkeys were used in early days to pull trees out of the forest and down to the lake for transport. You can still see wood stacked by Donkey #2 ready to stoke the fire to produce steam power.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steam Donkey #2 is reached by a trail. Photo credit to John.</td></tr>
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East of the Chippewa dock is a place we call The Point. Before the dam there was a logging camp here along the shore. When the lake level is low, you can see bits of pottery and parts of an old woodstove wedged against a stump.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oriental crockery at The Point in Chippewa Bay at low water.</td></tr>
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While it's possible to get to the steam donkeys by boat and a long steep climb, to reach the <a href="http://www.vanishinghistory.ca/?p=1659">old shovels on Heather Main</a> an offroad motorcycle or quad is best. Heather Main links Theodosia Inlet and Chippewa Bay so you can reach the shovels from either side. I guess <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/2013/08/bucyrus-eries-steam-shovel.html">the cost of removal must have outweighed their value</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bucyrus Erie shovel on Heather Main.</td></tr>
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Water from Powell Lake is important for power generation at the paper mill. Monitoring the snow pack in the early days helped determine if there would be enough water to get through summer. The first snow cabin is along the east shore at the Head. The second is in the high country reached by logging road and trail.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snow cabin along the shore at the head of Powell Lake.</td></tr>
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At the Head there's an old <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/2008/04/in-my-march-26-abc-wednesday-post-j-is.html">shake block cutter's camp</a> from the 40s or 50s. The cabin has fallen, but the outhouse made of cedar slabs still stands. The area is reached from the lakeside at low water or cross country through undergrowth from the main.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outhouse from cedar slabs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Probably a root cellar at the shake block cutter's camp at the Head.</td></tr>
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Around Powell Lake there are logging docks and barge ramps that give access to the backcountry. On the west side of the lake between First Narrows and Olsen's Landing is a fairly new dock called <a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/2015/09/chip-north-to-theodosia-by-atv.html">Chip (Chippewa) North</a>. The lower section was logged not long ago, but the upper part of the main connects to an old logging road that heads to Theodosia Inlet. Nearing Theo, old trucks have been left abandoned.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old trucks on abandoned logging road between Powell Lake and Theodosia.</td></tr>
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Another relic is on the south side of Goat Island near the Dunn Dock. We landed our boat on the sandy shore and walked up an old logging road a short distance. There we found this old winch from early logging days.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winch on south side of Powell Lake.</td></tr>
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There are lots of historic places to discover around Powell River. Each has a story to tell, and it's wonderful that people have left the artifacts in place for others to enjoy. If you want to learn more about the history of Powell River here are a few links.<br />
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<a href="http://www.powellrivermuseum.ca/">Powell River Historical Museum</a><br />
<a href="http://prfhs.org/">Powell River Forestry Museum</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vanishinghistory.com/">www.VanishingHistory.com</a><br />
<a href="http://prfhs.org/willingdon-beach-trail/about-trail">Willingdon Beach Trail</a> <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRinJZapATjWCq0QfuK6CkmZLjBnSZiYfBFf4DxAC420ZpSPmgZC_Yoy6NFRkPVCXQaAT3Kk3kKAmvbJMKhkpVdVzaQ2NdSu9hwLgKn9IUqEE8a51UVCG4H3ogoAKsnaIIfOz96iZJW5hU/s1600/atv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRinJZapATjWCq0QfuK6CkmZLjBnSZiYfBFf4DxAC420ZpSPmgZC_Yoy6NFRkPVCXQaAT3Kk3kKAmvbJMKhkpVdVzaQ2NdSu9hwLgKn9IUqEE8a51UVCG4H3ogoAKsnaIIfOz96iZJW5hU/s200/atv.jpg" width="151" /></a>If you want to know more about exploring the Powell River backcountry by quad, contact the Powell River ATV Club.<br />
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Click the image to the right to enlarge for contact information. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com0Powell River, BC, Canada49.8352352 -124.5247061999999749.6714342 -124.84742969999996 49.9990362 -124.20198269999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-47769404416743255892015-10-27T09:47:00.000-07:002015-11-18T22:06:52.784-08:00Maintaining Powell River Quad Trails<br />
We have lots of logging roads in the Powell River backcountry to ride. But when they are deactivated and age, recreational users refurbish them to become quad or hiking trails. Here are a few from rides we've taken over the years. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Culvert on a spur leading to a Olsen Valley homestead foundation.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corduroy road section on upper Powell Daniels Main.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">End of the easily passable section of upper Beartooth Main.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bridge protecting a fish bearing stream on Fred's Trail to West (Hammil) Lake.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing a section of regrowth along the Lois River north of Khartoum Lake.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Log jumble on a road in an old slash above Chippewa Bay.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Washout on Jim Brown Main at the Head of Powell Lake.</td></tr>
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If you try to find these quad trails don't be surprised if they've washed out or grown over. Mother Nature reclaims her territory at a very rapid rate. Trails like these stay open only witth ongoing trail maintenance by groups such as the <a href="http://www.atvbc.ca/powell-river-blue-trail-is-open/">Wednesday Crew</a> of quad riders and the <a href="http://www.squad.ca/index.php?">BOMB (Bloody Old Men's Brigade) Squad</a> group of hikers and ATV owners. Thank you to all of the individuals and groups who maintain our backcountry trails. Through your efforts we all can explore the best that Powell River has to offer.<br />
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Want to know more about quad riding in the Powell River Region? Check out these resources.<br />
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<a href="http://powellriverbooks.blogspot.com/search/label/ATV">ATV Category on this Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://prquadrides.blogspot.com/">Powell River Quad Rides Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://www.atvbc.ca/clubs/">Powell River ATV Club Contacts</a><br />
<a href="https://vimeo.com/8582925">Powell River ATV Club Video</a><br />
<a href="http://www.everytrail.com/browse.php?activity_id=38&city=Powell+River&country=Canada&state=British+Columbia">Every Trail</a> online <br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Main-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003IWYEOU/ref=sr_1_6_twi_kin_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445965074&sr=8-6&keywords=up+the+main"><i>Up the Main</i></a> in print or e-book<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Farther-Coastal-British-Columbia-Stories-ebook/dp/B003XT5SGG/ref=sr_1_1_twi_kin_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1445965112&sr=8-1&keywords=farther+up+the+main"><i>Farther Up the Main</i></a> in print or e-book<br />
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Do you have any trails to share? Let us know. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com4Powell River, BC, Canada49.8352352 -124.5247061999999749.6714342 -124.84742969999996 49.9990362 -124.20198269999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864391613791842372.post-74521277212274647292015-10-17T22:26:00.000-07:002015-10-17T22:26:05.351-07:00Ride to the Olsen Valley Homestead<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Four klicks up Olsen Main from Powell Lake</td></tr>
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There's history all over the Powell River backcountry. Sliammon First Nation people have lived here for millennia. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_British_Columbia">Intrepid explorer</a>s such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Vancouver">Vancouver</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Francisco_de_la_Bodega_y_Quadra">Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra</a> followed in the late 1700s.<br />
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Then came the traders and colonizers. Finally individuals, families and companies who were attracted to our natural resources including timber, fish, and water.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Take a left spur through a deep culvert.</td></tr>
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The <a href="http://oldhousehistory.com/2012/02/a-planned-company-townpowell-river-british-columbia/">Powell River Paper Company</a> built a pulp and paper mill at the mouth of the Powell River in the early 1900s. <a href="http://classicbungalows.com/2012/01/30/bungalows-in-a-planned-community-powell-river-british-columbia/">A town was created for mill workers</a>, and loggers branched out into the surrounding area to supply wood for the enterprise and to sell in Vancouver to support the burgeoning building industry.<br />
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Entrepreneurial people followed forest workers into new areas to create farms to grow food for the new industries.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Olsen River 1/10th of a klick from homestead.</td></tr>
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On a recent quad ride, Wayne and I went to the site of an elaborate homestead in <a href="http://www.powellrivermuseum.ca/museum/facts/olsenvalley/olsenvalley.html">Olsen Valley</a>. This fertile area was once home to a cluster of families with elaborate houses and farms. The crops they produced were taken down to Olsen's Landing (the same spot where we offloaded our quads from the barge) and from there by boat to Powell River. The Olsen Valley community grew large enough to build their own school. Everyone thrived until 1955 when the mill diverted water from the Theodosia River into Olsen Lake to increase the flow into Powell Lake for power generation at the Powell River dam. The settlers left, and their abandoned homes were destroyed in 1972 to <a href="http://www.prpeak.com/articles/2010/11/02/community/arts/doc4cc76f26ad068907159973.txt">discourage hippies from moving back to the land</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of many rock retaining walls.</td></tr>
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Wayne stumbled onto the foundation of an elaborate homestead only four kilometres up from Olsen's Landing on a logging spur. It was evident he wasn't the first because the area had been cleared and arranged to make the historical site more visible. With my love of "treasures" he knew he had to take me there.<br />
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For more information about Olsen Valley, here are a few online resources you can check out.<br />
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<a href="http://www.powellrivermuseum.ca/museum/facts/olsenvalley/olsenvalley.html">Olsen Valley</a> - Powell River Historical Museum<br />
<a href="http://www.vanishinghistory.ca/?p=1416">Olsen Valley Homestead</a> - www.vanishinghistory.ca<br />
<a href="http://www.vanishinghistory.ca/?p=1570">Olsen Valley Homestead Layout Picture</a> - www.vanishinghistory.ca<br />
<a href="http://www.vanishinghistory.ca/?p=798">Olsen Valley by Dave Hurrie</a> - www.vanishinghistory.ca<br />
<a href="http://www.vanishinghistory.ca/?p=806">Olsen Valley Additional Pics of 1970s</a> - www.vanishinghistory.ca<br />
<a href="http://www.vanishinghistory.ca/?p=772">Olsen Valley by John</a> - www.vanishinghistory.ca<br />
<a href="http://itsmysite.com/cgi-bin/itsmy/go.exe?page=13&domain=1&webdir=bchistory">Olsen's Landing</a> - itsmysite.com<br />
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It's wonderful that people have left the artifacts in place so those of use who follow can imagine what life was like in this beautiful place. Here are a few of the highlights. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Items displayed on cement and rock foundation.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Piping inside of foundation.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stairs leading down into the cellar area.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Household items on display.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cement sidewalks around the home site.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cement stairs leading down to a level area.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old saw and equipment on display.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of old vehicle and equipment parts.</td></tr>
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There were so many things to see we will need to return.<br />
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You can also reach Olsen Valley via Southview Road north of Powell River. Junction onto the Theodosia Forest Service Road Branch 2, then take a quad trail that leads over to Theodosia Inlet. This last section can be challenging for the novice rider. Once you reach the inlet, take Theodosia Main to Olsen Main and continue towards Powell Lake. You will find the turn off to the Olsen Valley homestead on the right just before you reach the 4 kilometre marker from Powell Lake. -- MargyPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.com0Olsen Lake, Powell River A, BC V8A, Canada50.125088 -124.5347315000000250.1149075 -124.55490150000001 50.135268499999995 -124.51456150000003