October 20, 2011

Klaklakama Lake


September 2 / 2011

pronounced" kla klak ama" or "klak la kama"
we had tall old growth all around us
My brother Kim was with us


we were set to do some paddling & quadding 


a nice little beach to store the kayaks


we headed off into the mountains on the quad
with several routes set up on the gps


this is Mount Schoen with a glimpse of it's beautiful lake 


deep in the valley there were huge rock slides 


it was getting pretty hot so a cool refresher was in order


wild raspberries



back at Klaklakama we look up at Maquilla Peak
our plan is to quad to the north base of the mountain
where there is a small glacial lake



the road got rough in several places


we were not expecting such a stunning little lake 
with elk trails everywhere


lots of frozen snow drifts still fighting the sun


the old growth straight ahead is where  our campsite is


today we decide to quad to the south side of Maquilla Peak


a major washout but there's enough room to squeeze by


the creeks are flowing everywhere


this cool road takes us higher and higher



finally we reach the top and enjoy the view down the valley


morning fishing trip...every day was sunny


quietly cruising by


easy fella...no pooping on the hat or glasses please


Vernon Lake...we have camped on that little point


it was a busy 4 days with so much to explore
no wonder we love this north island area

Russ & Arlene


3 comments:

  1. This weather looks amazing. I'm assuming this trip wasn't taken in the past month or so.

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  2. Hey Russ,

    It has been a few years since I was in this area, but it is one of my favorites. Any idea of the name of that kittle alpine lake you found? Looks really delightful! What a beautiful shot of the green water and vegitation.

    The North Island has some of the best lakes, doesn't it? I have made trips with both my sons into this area. Klaklakama Lakes are great. We usually try to camp on the first one, which if I recall is "upper" Klaklakama. Is there a camp site on the lower lake? It looks more interesting for paddling...

    I have some photos from Nimpkish Island and would like to visit there again with a whole day to take photos. I have always thought it would be a great place to hunt mushrooms in the fall, but have not made it yet!

    Thanks for the report, always nice to see what you guys are up to.

    Richard

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  3. Fabulous pictures Russ. Love your blog.

    Millie

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