Harrison Lake run after snow storms

[BC backroader]

I took My buddy Jim for a run up the east side of Harrison Lake today, to check out road conditions after the recent snow storms. The main logging road was well plowed, though quite narrow, with high banks from the plowing in some sections, so meeting oncoming traffic was tricky, as both vehicles had to push the passenger side into the quite firm snowbank, and fold mirrors in to clear each other on the driver's side. Being the Family Day Holiday here in BC, we didn't have to contend with logging traffic, thank goodness.

We continued N on the main road as far as the Clear Creek hot springs turnoff, though the well plowed sections ended at Big Silver Creek logging camp. It was late enough in the day to turn around and return to pavement, 35 km behind us, so we did just that. Our only wildlife encounter occurred between Cogburn Creek Camp and Bear Creek campsite, when we rounded a curve and startled a couple of big Blacktail does, who bolted into the timber so fast that neither of us got our cameras aimed for a shot. The rest of the run out was uneventful, but by the time we got back to pavement, you could hardly tell what colour my truck was! With the bright sun and snowy hills, it was a very pleasant day to be out in the back country of BC.

[Off-R]

great looking photos

[galio839]

Great photos you have there, my friend! It'd be great if you'd post some more pictures of your ride! Keep up the good work! =D

[BC backroader]

I was up that same road, and an interesting side branch today. Spotted a gorgeous cinnamon colour black bear. It was so big, I watched it for several minutes before I got a good enough look to tell that it wasn't a Grizzly. Unfortunately, no pics.