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Above the Smoke

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Smoke filled the valleys in the area on a hot summer day, but we took a chance and went up the chairlift at Sun Peaks to hike the upper part of Tod Mountain.  

Tod Mountain HikeWe hiked over the top and then down into Whyte Bowl for a loop route.  

Tod Mountain TrailA few wildflowers were still in bloom in the middle of August, but in general, the meadows were turning from green to yellow.  

Sun Peaks hikeOn open slopes the wildflowers were past flowering, but in sheltered and damp spots there were still a few to be spotted.     The skies were blue on the high slopes, but the valleys below were wreathed in smoke, especially in the Adams Lake area.   A few images are shared here.    Click an image for a lightbox view and a caption/ID.  

More information – Sun Peaks Trails (link)

 

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I started exploring this area in 1976 and I continue to follow tracks and routes wherever they lead, with the aid of map, compass, GPSr and camera. After many dead-ends, but also many discoveries, I chose to share this information. Getting out 12 months each year, I continue to explore trails, tracks, routes, and waterways of the Kamloops area and beyond.

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Above the Smoke — 2 Comments

  1. Here is a draft appreciative comment for that post:

    Wow, what an incredible vista! The panoramic view looking down on the smoke-filled valley is both beautiful and sobering. Even with the haze, the sweeping landscape of mountains, lakes, and forests is utterly majestic. Thank you for taking us along on another awe-inspiring hike above the Kamloops area.
    Your photography vividly captures the immense scale and beauty of the natural world, while also highlighting the visible impacts of recent wildfires on the region.
    I appreciate you sharing not just the jaw-dropping highlights, but also the realities we face. Your thoughtful balance of inspiration and reflection in documenting your outdoor adventures is so valuable. Please keep taking us along on your journeys through these precious habitats!

  2. Wow, what an incredible vista! The panoramic view looking down on the smoke-filled valley is both beautiful and sobering. Even with the haze, the sweeping landscape of mountains, lakes, and forests is utterly majestic. Thank you for taking us along on another awe-inspiring hike above the Kamloops area.
    Your photography vividly captures the immense scale and beauty of the natural world, while also highlighting the visible impacts of recent wildfires on the region.
    I appreciate you sharing not just the jaw-dropping highlights, but also the realities we face. Your thoughtful balance of inspiration and reflection in documenting your outdoor adventures is so valuable. Please keep taking us along on your journeys through these precious habitats!

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