In the late fall and through winter most trail maintenance stops. However, with snow and winds we see a large number of windfalls this time of year and crews try to get to them as soon as time and conditions allow. Recently Lorne, Mark, Milt, and Al were able to get out and clear some big windfalls. It is very …
Hot off the press – the NEW FOSS Trail Map is here! Whether you’re hiking, biking, or planning your next adventure, this map is your perfect companion for exploring the South Slopes. Inside you’ll find: A detailed trail map of lower Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park A larger map covering both Myra-Bellevue & Okanagan Mountain Parks in the wider Kelowna context An …
FOSS volunteers yanked out 1,000m of old triple-strand fencing from Myra-Bellevue. Once for cattle, now just a hazard to wildlife + trail users, and thanks to our trail crew it’s gone! Huge thanks to our hardworking crew for making the park safer (and way less spiky).
Ever hauled concrete, water, tools and two giant steel signposts 1 km uphill… by hand? Our crew of 8 unstoppable FOSS volunteers just did exactly that on the Camp Huissi Trail! After dragging all the materials from the KVR, they tackled the hardpan to install two new sign standards. The ground was unrelenting, but so were they. One of them …
FOSS has been working closely with BC Parks to address safety concerns along the Kettle Valley Rail (KVR) Trail, specifically around the ends of some of the trestles where gaps in the original railings posed fall hazards — and unfortunately, have caused injuries in the past. We’re happy to report that BC Parks has incorporated our feedback, and contractors recently …
If you’ve passed through the Stewart Rd East entrance to Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park recently, you might’ve noticed something shiny and new on the kiosk… We’ve installed two beautiful Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) signs to help educate and acknowledge the deep cultural significance of this land. Big thanks to Rick and Brad for their stellar work making this happen. A few …
Let There Be LIGHT! After months of planning, digging, wiring, and a whole lot of volunteer elbow grease… the FOSS Maintenance Depot (a.k.a. the Sea Cans) were officially ELECTRIFIED on April 29th! Pictured here: Alan Milnes and Milt Stevenson, two legends who were instrumental in making this game-changing project a reality, looking pleased as punch as they flipped the switch …
This past Saturday, we gathered at the Stewart Rd East trailhead to celebrate YOU — our incredible FOSS volunteers — and to mark a major milestone: the completion of the electrification project at our maintenance depot (aka the sea cans)! Thank you to everyone who came out, shared stories, enjoyed a burger, and celebrated the hard work that makes our …
Trail Re-Route A big shout-out to our awesome team of 12 FOSS trail leaders who completed a brand-new 179m trail reroute on April 23 in the Myra Wetland area! The previous trail cutting through the wetland has now been closed and decommissioned and seeded at the direction of BC Parks. Under the expert guidance of Cam Sorenson from @contour.trails, our …
In the final week of October, crews wrapped up work on the Myra Bailout Trail! The team completed essential groundwork to reduce erosion issues and finished up some final chainsaw work. Here’s a shot of Willie Cheyne up on Myra Bailout above Angel Springs parking lot, taking in the first snow of the season! Thanks to all our dedicated volunteers …