KALAMALKA LAKE ~ SNOWSHOEING ADVENTURE VOL. 1

Today my partner Hive account@silasdavid and I went on our first snowshoeing adventure of the season. For this adventure we chose to go to Kalamalka Lake. The lake is located in the beautiful Okanagan in Vernon bc. The conditions were really great, clear sunny skies and -2C. Upon arrival we noticed that the fresh snowfall from the past 2 days (about a foot) was really fluffy powder, so the snowshoes weren't required...but we used them anyways because I just got new snowshoes and I had to try 'em out! If you'd like... Come join us on our fun little #adventure !!!

The reflection was particularly beautiful today which was perfect for taking photos. The angle of the sun was just at that right spot to create a good range of contrast and color in the images, magic hour!

"Everyone and everything that shows up in our life is a reflection of something that is happening inside of us." Alan Cohen

In our next couple photo's is an area called "Rattlesnake Point", which is a dramatic arm that forms the northern end of Cosens bay (another area of Kalamalka Lake) . Kalamalka Lake has so much to offer. There's a rock climbing area located at the other end of the lake past Cosens bay called Cougar Canyon with an epic area called Moss Hollow at the bottom past the climbing platforms. At Rattlesnake Point where we were, the average round trip is about 6km with a variety of connecting trails, including a pet beach for the doggo's and there owners. A lot of people go cliff jumping at the point in the summer. There's a few different places to jump from at different heights, plus an amazing 360 degree viewpoint of the lake at the top.

I myself, have jumped off the cliffs and they're some of the best cliffs to jump off of. There's a 50 footer thats quite epic! you have to run and jump out a bit, away from the rock wall to make it tho... guess its kinda sketchy lol. If you like to live dangerously... then its the place for YOU!

"The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun". ~Christopher McCandless

~ All things lean towards the Sun ~

The sky was so clear, with a nice blue gradient effect across it. A welcome break to the overcast winter weather. This area has so many lookout areas, it's fantastic for taking short breaks during the up-and-down hike. In the many years we've come back here, it never seems to get old. There is just something magical about it...

“Magic exists. Who can doubt it, when there are rainbows and wildflowers, the music of the wind and the silence of the stars? Anyone who has loved has been touched by magic. It is such a simple and such an extraordinary part of the lives we live.” Nora Roberts

For us... getting out and going #hiking is essential. It's our opportunity to connect with nature and source. To truly be in the moment and take in all the beautiful surroundings we're so grateful to live near. I couldn't think of a better way to spend my time. With the person I love the most in this life.

"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That's what I hope to give you forever". ~The Notebook

If you enjoyed our journey, there will be plenty more to come now that we both have cameras! So feel free to follow Hive account@silasdavid and I Hive account@nikkicole if you like! We're always up for an adventure and love to share them with the #steemit community!

~Until the next adventure... #steem on!~