Coldstream Ranch 2011

What a great ride was had by all at the Coldstream Ranch. The weather was great with no more than 135 rain drops (I counted), no dust and just the right amount of sunshine

We had the pleasure of being joined by some new members and a guest who became a member upon completion of the ride. I would like to thank all for joining us and we look forward to seeing you on more rides and possibly our monthly general meetings.

Of note there was 11 riders and upon our agreement with the Ranch Owners Keith and Chelsea Balcaen, we are pleased to have raised $55.00 for the Vernon Riding Club. We also would like to acknowledge our appreciation to the Balcaens for allowing access to the Ranch for our chapter of the the Back Country Horseman.

We encourage you to keep informed via are ride schedule, as we will be looking for a possible ride into the high country above the ranch on the north side of Hwy 6 this fall followed possibly with a pot luck BBQ dinner.

Larch Hills

Fall Ride & Camping,

The Larch Hills Nordic Recreation Area provides some great riding trails from short to long. We will be hopefully scheduling another "Camp & Ride" event sometime this year.It is a great location for some cooler temperatures in the summer when the valley bottom temperatures are in the 30's.

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Our club and the Shuswap Chapter have both installed steel corral structures for rider use throughout the season, feel free to utilize the corrals and enjoy the area any time. Note a small fee for overnight use of the coralls of $10.00/night is charged, all funds are used to assists the Nordic Club with trail and facility maintence throughout the year.

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There are also two facilities available for accomodation to rent at very resonable rates. The Main Chalet adjacent to the parking area and Cecil's Cabin farther out on the trail. Contact Pauline Hickson for availability and booking information (including corrals) at 1-250-832-2358.

Main Chalet

The inside of the main chalet is well set up with stove, hot and cold running water. There are full indoor heated wasrooms below along with the various out houses around the site.

Cecils Cabin

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Galloping Hills 2011

It was all sunshine, wild flowers and mind blowing scenery as Jim McMillan led a group of riders

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Located at the head waters of the Kettle and Granby Rivers, the Galloping Hills are an alpine paradise, 6,000 feet and up, with spectacular mountain vistas and fine, open riding.

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The wild flowers were peaking during the August 13-134 visit and they showed very well in the warm clear weather."

More pictures in the Photo Gallery.