JoAnne Burek

Nine people came out to hike the trail from Snow Valley to John Janzen Nature Centre on one of Edmonton’s colder days of deep winter.

Along the way, we met Wayne Oakes, the nature photographer who gave a fascinating presentation at our 2022 AGM. Wayne is out here all the time, with a tripod and camouflage, taking pictures from the trail of the remarkable animals and plants in the Whitemud Ravine.

Thanks to John for scouting and leading the hike and to everyone for coming out on this day. Here are the photos on Flickr.

Where we’re going next.

Six people ventured out on the snow-covered roads for a hike in the Blackfoot Recreation Area. The whole region was covered in a thick blanket that was building since the previous day.

Starting at the Islet Lake Staging Area, the group aimed to reach the Lost Lake Shelter. They did not go quite that far, as they decided to stop at the little shelter instead. Brad built a cozy fire—a nice treat!

Thanks to Johanna for scouting and leading the hike, and to the intrepid drivers who made the hike possible. You can find more photos on Flickr.

Where we’re going next