Category Archives: Mt Washington

Mt Washington

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Katherine

A beautiful fall day at Mt Washington – I was basking in the sun while enjoying the view of the snow covered mountains in Strathcona Provincial Park

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The rain shadow?

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Katherine

It was raining on Mt Washington and Forbidden Plateau, but not at Goose Spit in Comox – this is a condition that is similar to but not the same as a rain shadow. A rain shadow is a dry area … Continue reading →

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A bit of snow

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Katherine

A bit of fresh snow on the Comox Glacier and Mount Washington

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Winter reflections – Strathcona Parkway

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Katherine

A quick stop safely pulled off alongside the Strathcona Parkway to shoot a picture of the snow and the highway.

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Strathcona Parkway

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Katherine

Strathcona Parkway – Highway 19 to Mt Washington and Strathcona Provincial Park

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Whiskey Jacks – Strathcona

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Katherine

Whiskey Jack at Battleship Lake Also known as the gray jay (Perisoreus canadensis) or thief bird, whiskey jacks are bold little fellows that have sadly become used to getting a handout from hikers in Strathcona Provincial Park. This fellow hopped … Continue reading →

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Strathcona – a lack of snow

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Katherine

February – the trees and mountains should be covered in a thick layer of snow, yet at Strathcona Provincial Park there are only isolated patches of snow.

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Mt Washington – February

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Katherine

February 21 – instead of being packed with skiers, Mt Washington is shut down due to a lack of snow. Warm weather and rain melted the snow pack, and more of the same is expected. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.292817184175333.1073742102.123247217798998&type=3&” size=”187″]

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Mt Washington– after the fire

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Katherine

The remains of three privately owned chalets at Mt Washington after a late night fire – the area does not have fire protection or fire services. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.292812994175752.1073742101.123247217798998″ size=”187″]

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At the top – Mount Washington

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Katherine

The view of top and from the top of Mount Washington The complete set of images is in a Facebook Album and a standalone album…

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