Kamloops Hiking Club had an active month of hiking.    A list of this month’s hikes is shared here.    Thanks to all of the leaders, co-leaders, and members who participated in these events:

• Wheeler Tramp – led by Ernie
• Mara Loop – led by Sasha
• Coal Hill – led by Doug
• Greenstone Loop – led by Darlene
• Abbey Hills – led by Ian and Liz
• Battle Bluff – led by Darlene
• Barnes Lake – led by Ian and Liz
• Scott Road – led by Sasha
• Red Plateau – led by Monika and Erika
• Pineview Trails – led by Sheila
• Ironmask Hills – led by Doug
• Tsutswewc Trails – led by John and Carole

 
As the snow accumulates, KHC will still continue to organize hikes, but some may be on the snow and traction devices are a good idea.    Watch for the details in each event listing.    Snowshoeing will start once there is enough snow and it has had a chance to “set-up” (settle, be stomped in, or be packed from melt and freeze).

The Board of Directors met, had some discussions, made some decisions:

• A Winter Solstice Potluck is now scheduled for Dec. 14th.    An event is posted on the website.
• Also planned is a winter snowshoe, bonfire, and social (probably at Lodgepole Lake), tentatively scheduled for Feb. 1st.
• Annual memberships expire Feb. 28th, so renewals and new member registrations will start near that time.   Details will be posted in January.
• A Backpackers’ Gear Swap and Training Session is planned for March 1st.   An event will be posted with more details.
• The 2026 KHC AGM is tentatively scheduled for April 5 and details will also be posted later.
• The Event Leader Training Program is under review and a draft is now available for comment (link).
• Backcountry bookings for 2026 start as early as December.    Leaders were notified and some may wish to organize a backpack or a Camp and Hike event.   Events will be posted to the website.

 
A photo album using selected posted photos from last month’s events is included here:
 

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Best seasonal wishes to all members.   See you on the trails…