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Why not learn to ice fish at Walloper Lake?

TODD SULLIVAN STAFF REPORTER todd@kamloopsthisweek.com

For 20 years, the Kamloops and District Fish and Game Association has been putting ice fishing rods in the hands of children and amateurs and helping them learn how to ice fish during its annual Introduction to Ice Fishing event.

The next event will be held on Jan. 19, 2020, at Walloper Lake, just south of Kamloops.

The event is intended for anyone new to

the sport of ice fishing and is entirely free of charge.

No pre-registration is required, though people are asked to sign in when they arrive. The club does accept donations for baskets that are brought to the event.

Mo Bradley has been behind the Introduction to Ice Fishing initiative for the past 15 years.

“I think it’s a very special thing to do,” he said.

“You start a child at 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and it carries on for the rest of their life.”

Bradley regularly crafts miniature ice fishing rods for children to use at the event, modifying traditional ice fishing rods to fit smaller fishers.

The event is a great time to come out and try ice fishing for the first time as no licences are required .

Kids can always fish without a licence, but adults require one during the rest of the year.

Hamburgers, hot dogs and hot chocolate will be available for those participating and there will be a large bonfire to keep all the

fisher folk warm, though most probably won’t want to stray too far from their designated fishing holes and the opportunity to reel in a big one.

The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC has often donated ice fishing rods, reels and lines that are handed out as prizes to children at the event. The organization is also planning to provide ice fishing demonstrations.

Bradley advises participants come dressed for the weather — and for a day out on a frozen lake.

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FALL & WINTER 2019

Enjoy the outdoors — even when it’s cold The amount of time people spend outdoors has dramatically decreased, as the Environmental Protection Agency now reports the average person spends 87 percent of his or her time in a residence, school building or workplace.

Being outside is linked to better moods, more physical activity and less exposure to contaminants (concentrations of some pollutants are often two to five times higher indoors). Also, people who spend time outside may not come into contact with surface germs or develop various illnesses spread as often as those who spend a lot of time indoors.

Cold weather can make the desire to be outside less appealing, but it is important for one’s mental and physical well-being to get outside. The following activities might coax people outside for some crisp air.

Create snow critters: Why do snowmen and women get all of the fanfare this time of year? Just about any living or fictional creature can be molded from snow and embellish landscapes. Use food-grade coloring in spray bottles to added even more creative flair to snow designs.

Go on a nature hike: While many plants and animals hibernate in winter, there is still plenty to see. Bring along a sketch book or camera and capture nature in winter.

White-washed hills can be beautiful to behold, and many small animals and birds look even more vivid against the white backdrop of snow.

Make an obstacle course: Turn an area of the yard or park into a homemade obstacle course. It’s much more difficult, — and a great workout — to try to jump over snow

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According to Irina Elkhova, Grizzly’s administration and marketing manager — whose ride of choice is a Polaris RMK 800 — once you’re at the lodge, the backcountry is waiting for you.

“You can go snowmobiling right outside our doors,” she said.

Grizzly Lodge features 28 guest rooms, as well as a hot tub, sauna, full service bar Wi-Fi and satellite television.

The lodge also has two massage therapists on staff to help knead away the kinks after a day of sledding on the bright, white slopes.

Elkhova points out the kitchen is run by two Red Seal certified chefs, who are known for putting together extraordinary meals.

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Elkhova said the lodge is a place for backcountry sledders of all skill levels.

Visitors can find nice, mellow riding areas, as well as something more challenging.

Visitors come from far and wide and Grizzly Lodge offers a variety of tickets and packages, including stay and ride packages that include everything you need for a snowmobile vacation.

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Stay safe driving in inclement weather Impaired visibility can be a safety hazard while driving.

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Cross-country skiers love the trails at Kamloops’ Stake Lake TODD SULLIVAN STAFF REPORTER todd@kamloopsthisweek.com

Vesta Giles believes everyone should try cross-country skiing — and not because she’s president of the Overlander Ski Club.

“It’s one of the most beginner-friendly sports around,” she said. “It’s a perfect way to get out and explore the winter woods in a safe way.”

The club maintains over 60 kilometres of ski trails that are groomed every year, including five kilometres of dog trails and about eight kilometres of lit trails, featuring LED lights acquired via a grant from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

“Lighting quality is just phenomenal,” Giles said.

The trails are located at Stake Lake, about a 30-minute drive south of Kamloops along the Coquihalla Highway, and there

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are routes for all experience levels.

“We have really flat, gently rolling, green trails around the lake so that people aren’t going to be way out in the bush,” Giles said.

“They can always get back to our heated day lodge.”

The day lodge is located near the parking lot at Stake Lake and features staff who keep the fire roaring throughout the day.

The club’s trails feature a unique experience for younger skiers — the Stuffy Ranger Program. Special trails for young skiers or snowshoers feature a number of stuffed toys along the route for the kids to spot.

Children who find them all will be rewarded with a Stuffy Ranger Badge.

Club members can get access to both cross-country skiing and snowshoeing throughout the year, but the club also offers day rates and punch cards. For those without their own gear, rentals are available

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through the club, including a pulk, which allows skiers to pull young children.

Early bird rates for registration are available until Nov. 15.

The club will play host to the 2020 Teck BC Midget Championships in late February, which will see skiers from across the prov-

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For more information on rates and how to register with the Overlander Ski Club, go online to overlanderskiclub.com.

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Pinantan ‘a little piece of paradise’ close by TODD SULLIVAN STAFF REPORTER todd@kamloopsthisweek.com

If you’re looking to get away from the chaos of everyday life, Pinantan Lake Resort might be a destination to keep in mind.

Brad and Holly Watson are the resident owner/operators of the resort and they invite people to come out and experience their little piece of nature during the snowy months.

“It’s a little piece of paradise, a little gem up here, 20 minutes from Kamloops, on a lovely freshwater lake,” said Holly.

There are a number of activities available at the resort, including ice fishing, crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, snowmobiling and sometimes even skating.

“Last year, we had a big ice skating path all around the lake,” Holly said. “One of the people who lived on the lake plowed the whole thing, it was pretty neat.”

She noted there is a variety of wildlife that can be spotted at the resort, including eagles, osprey, herons, otters and raccoons “We had deer on the property this morning,” she said on a recent fall day.

The resort normally closes as the seasons transition from fall into winter, but opens again by Christmas, when the area truly becomes a winter wonderland.

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“In today’s world, everybody is so busy and people relax when they come here,” she said. “Sit back and let the world go by.”

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