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Chris Shepherd, male model?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Chris Shepherd

I had an amusing surprise the other day when I found out I’m the face of Tourism Smithers. Maybe that’s an exaggeration, but my mug has been spotted in various ads up in Central B.C., promoting the beautiful town of … Continue reading →

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Bowron Lakes, Day Six: Busy

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Chris Shepherd

After another rainy night we woke to a cloudy morning with some sunny breaks as we broke camp. Fresh snow coated the peaks on the southern shore of Lanezi Lake and the view occasionally opened up on our left as … Continue reading →

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Bowron Lakes, Day Five: Yard sale

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Chris Shepherd

Crawled out of the tent into rain for the first time. On previous days it rained only at night. As Ian said, our strategy of sleeping until the rain stopped did not work. The rain eased up, but did not stop … Continue reading →

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Bowron Lakes, Day Four: Chutes and . . . no ladders

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Chris Shepherd

Portage: 0 km Paddle: 17 km It rained again last night, a trend that would stick with us for the entire eight-day trip. A cool, overcast morning greeted us and the sun shone through gaps in the clouds, lighting up … Continue reading →

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Bowron Lakes, Day Three: Storms to the north and south

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Chris Shepherd

Portage: 0 km Paddle: 19 km Hungover this morning. Gord was generous with his single malt and I tried out the brandy Dad recommended I get for the trip. If only there was an easy way to bring beer on … Continue reading →

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