We have set up a couple Backroad Mapbook Geocache challenges in BC. One for the Vancouver Coast mapbook and the other for the Thompson Okanagan mapbook. We are interested in hearing feedback on these or finding others interested in setting up others.

Please visit:  http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?key=Backroad+Mapbook&submit4=Go  for more on our existing challenges (you need to be a Geocache.com member to access these).

We were a little disappointed with our recent moose hunting trip to Northern BC and wondering how others are doing out there. Our destination was west of MacKenzie and Williston Lake. Although the moose sign was there (and bear and wolf) we did not see many. On the other hand, the grouse hunting was surreal. We would love to hear how others have fared?

Vancouver Coast & Mountains BC: MU 2-17 (Map 26, 27)
This management unit is more interior than coast and encompasses the Coquihalla drainage. The area has a lot of deer (mule deer), but heavy snowpack can have a negative impact on populations. There are also lots of black bear, and some good cougar hunting, but the limited number of backroads in this area can make access difficult. The drier interior climate… Read the rest