I can't believe it's NOVEMBER already!!

Last post was in June 2012.... and here it is NOVEMBER ALREADY??? Where DOES the time GO??? Regardless we had a wonderful paddling season this last year (2012).... seems every year the paddlers throw some kind of wonder our way! Here are some pictures, friends have shared with us during the 2012 paddling season....

Our first paddler of the 2012 season, most frequent visitor and good friend, Harald Kramer, shared these pictures from his trip, on which he embarked on the 16th of May, 2012... the ice had hardly even cleared from the lakes! The solitude of the Bowron Chain in May is definately evident with this striking photo of his kayak on Issac Lake.

Isaac Lake, Harald Kramer Photo, 2012

As I said, the ice was HARDLY cleared from the lakes.... and according to this picture it was obviously NOT cleared from the portages....


'Portage-Pulling' the Kayak over the Isaac/McLeary Trail, Harald Kramer Photo, 2012

A favorite rock for a lot of Bowron Paddlers... this little cliff face protruding from the edge of Lanezi Lake must be one of the most photographed 'rocks' on the chain. Historically, according to oldtimers from the 1950's, this cliff face is called 'Kaza Point', presumably because of  beautiful Kaza Mountain, which looms over Lanezi Lake.  

Kaza Point on Isaac Lake, Harald Kramer Photo, 2012

 Another magical Bowron Chain pictures from Harald Kramer. Thank you for sharing these Harald! 

Solitude in the Bowron, Harald Kramer Photo, 2012



Todd and Abbey Weisbrot, who paddled the Chain in July 2012, also kindly shared some of their trip with me. There is nothing like an empty, seemingly endless, peaceful Isaac Lake to make one feel like they are the only paddlers left in the world.

Paddling on Isaac Lake, Weisbrot Photo, 2012

Sneaking up on a moose like this is actually quite common in the Bowron. Having been a Provincial Park since 1961, and a Game Reserve before that (since 1925), over the years the moose have come to learn that these strange 'floating animals' they see drifting along the waterways pose no threat to them. Our moose can be quiet calm and may only be a danger to the person, when an anxious paddler wants to get around them, while they feel no need to move out of the way! 



Abbey and Mrs. Moose, Weisbrot Photo, 2012

Sandhill Cranes seem to be becoming more prevalent in the area. They first appeared about 5 years ago in the swamps just outside of nearby Wells. At that time, I had hoped that they would find their way into our fair Park, according to this picture... it looks like they have! Thank you Abbey and Todd for sharing your wonderful pictures!

Sandhill Crane on the Bowron Lake Chain, Weisbrot Photo, 2012

 A big THANK-YOU to Harald Kramer and Todd & Abbey Weisbrot for sharing these wonderful Photos.