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Almost Spring 2015… already!!

by Coast Mountain Expeditions | Feb 28, 2015 | Discovery Islands Tourism

Happy almost-spring!  We’re seeing lots of green and the first flowers blooming here – and also hearing about cold back east.  We hope it’s beautiful, and we’re sure that spring holds special promise for the snowbound! We are well and have enjoyed the annual...

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Red Sea urchin tests, likely the leftovers from a Red Sea urchin tests, likely the leftovers from a mink or river otter low tide feast. Just one of the many neat things we come across on our Surge Narrows Lodge Getaways.
One of those special glassy paddling days explorin One of those special glassy paddling days exploring the Surge Narrows Marine Park.
Evening view from camp on a CME kayak trip. We’ve Evening view from camp on a CME kayak trip. We’ve still got space left on some of our trips I’d you’re looking for a summer adventure.
This is Lannie. She and Ralph started CME back in This is Lannie. She and Ralph started CME back in ‘87 and she hasn’t slowed down one bit. Lannie is the reason we eat so well on our kayak trips. Her food is fresh, “from scratch”, and one reason people keep coming back for more trips.
A lot of people are quick to write off double kaya A lot of people are quick to write off double kayaks, but in reality, they’re a wonderful craft. Because they reduce the amount of effort required, they allow you to paddle further and faster. It can be the difference maker in allowing someone to explore a place like Bute Inlet - and that’s a good thing because it is a really amazing place to paddle!
Evening entertainment on one of our kayak expediti Evening entertainment on one of our kayak expeditions last season. Humpback whales have been one of the few “good news” environmental stories these last few years. The population has made a spectacular recovery, and we now see whales on almost all of our expedition trips. This is something that definitely wasn’t the case 15 years ago. If we humans can learn to take better care of our planet, we can look forward to more good news stories and life-changing sights.
Paddling up the river. A lush little hideaway that Paddling up the river. A lush little hideaway that many people would rush right past. It’s always worth it to stop and explore all of the little nooks and crannies on any paddling route. It’s where you’ll find some of the most special places.
Is anyone else looking forward to sleeping in tent Is anyone else looking forward to sleeping in tents as much as we are? This shot was taken by a paddler on our Bute Inlet Expedition.
Does it get any more epic? Shot by a guest on our Does it get any more epic? Shot by a guest on our Bute Fjordlands Expedition.
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