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hiking Cardiac Hill in Rose Valley

January 5, 2024April 10, 2022 by Doug

This morning I went to Rose Valley, West Kelowna hiking up what is appropriately named Cardiac Hill. It was -1 degree C, but no wind so that made it quite pleasant for the outing. It was an hour round trip on this urban excursion. I have two big dogs with me that I keep leashed … Read more

SouthRidge Trail Hiking

January 5, 2024November 1, 2021 by Doug

So this is me, Doug. I was hiking up SouthRidge Trail close to my place on the mountainside. This trail is nice and close to my home, and I can be on it in 30 seconds. How cool is that ! Note the hi-viz vest. There are hunters in the backwoods area as it is … Read more

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