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Reid Tindall – Core Essentials After workouts, Reid enjoys and in fact sells to his customer, delicious rich baked goods made by his mother in law. For some reasons, the organic smoothies haven’t sold as well. Of course, he encourages smoothies. Will power, will power! KAMLOOPS DOCTOR NEWS The Kamloops Medical Profession’s Information Source summer 2005 THIS ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Doctors Internet Research Toolkit Meet Kamloops New Neurologist Walk/Hike Peterson Creek Who’s Taking New Patients Doctors Internet Research Toolkit Three steps to better online searches Meet Kamloops New Neurologist ...and her husband, our new emergency physician. Walk/Hike Peterson Creek Who’s Taking New Patients quick walks, close to hospital and more... The most current list. “UNHEALTHY” TIDBITS ABOUT OUR SPONSORS Ian Henson – Director of Golf, Sun Rivers As Ian gets older, he is finding himself quite injury prone – or maybe its just a bad spell. Ian has had wrist surgery, a torn glut, both hamstrings torn, torn knee cartilage, and a pinched ciatic nerve. Sue Paul – Kamloops Select Auto Sue writes “5 years ago we had a home gym put in our house when I became concerned about my family history of osteoporosis. I do enjoy its convenience at least 4 times a week. But it is my husband with great pride that shows everyone our beautiful exercise room from the door way even though that is as far as he has gone since it was completed!!” Darryl Caunt – Mibroc Construction We weren’t able to get Darryl to tell us about something slighty unhealthy before press time. We do know he must work very hard – see the photo and check out all the hardware he collected at the recent Tommie Building Awards. Rick Windjack – Shuswap Lake Resort Rick really enjoys jetskiing. Rick has often found himself in a bit of a predicament as the jetski starts to fill up with water. So far, luckily, he has managed to get a tow back to safety. Corey Sigvaldason – Strategic Partner Training Corey used to enter tough man competitions – think of boxing without the gloves and with the legs. These days, Corey enjoys more healthy unhealthy things like really good Tiramasu. Rob Lemire – Simmons, Black and Emsland He likely thinks it is unhealthy to talk to newsletter editors about unhealthy things without talking first to his boss. He admitted to bunjee jumping, skydiving, Rich Denis – Becker Daley, Accountants We were about to give up when he came up with a great one. Rich likes “fast cars and red wine, but not in combination”. Perfect. Rob Nordin – Chapters Viewpoint Restaurant Rob has a weakness for his restaurant’s occasional Mexican Buffet. Like an amateur anesthesiologist, he gives himself good gas. Tony Erlank – RBC Dominion Balancing his conservative investing style, Tony greatly enjoys extreme sports. He has skydived and hangglided in international competition. Tony was also the youngest flight engineer for South African Airways Boeing 727s. Sid Kandola – City Furniture What can we say about Sid – he is one of the nicest, hardest working guys around. Plus, check out the smile on City Furniture salesperson John (pictured). Clearly, a great boss as well. Brad Wood – Interior Vault Over lunch, we did notice a profound interest in mud pie and good coffee. 12 www.kamloopsdoctorsnews.com

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Reid Tindall – Core EssentialsAfter workouts, Reid enjoys and in fact sells to his customer,delicious rich baked goods made by his mother in law. For somereasons, the organic smoothies haven’t sold as well. Of course,he encourages smoothies. Will power, will power!

KAMLOOPS

DOCTOR NEWSThe Kamloops Medical Profession’s Information Source summer

2005

THISISSUE HIGHLIGHTSDoctors Internet Research Toolkit

Meet Kamloops New Neurologist

Walk/Hike Peterson Creek

Who’s Taking New Patients

Doctors Internet Research ToolkitThree steps to better online searches

Meet Kamloops New Neurologist...and her husband, our new emergency physician.

Walk/Hike Peterson Creek

Who’s Taking New Patients

quick walks, close to hospital and more...

The most current list.

“UNHEALTHY” TIDBITS ABOUT OUR SPONSORSIan Henson – Director of Golf, Sun RiversAs Ian gets older, he is finding himself quite injuryprone – or maybe its just a bad spell. Ian has hadwrist surgery, a torn glut, both hamstrings torn, tornknee cartilage, and a pinched ciatic nerve.

Sue Paul – Kamloops Select AutoSue writes “5 years ago we had a home gym put inour house when I became concerned about myfamily history of osteoporosis. I do enjoy itsconvenience at least 4 times a week. But it is myhusband with great pride that shows everyone ourbeautiful exercise room from the door way eventhough that is as far as he has gone since it wascompleted!!”

Darryl Caunt – Mibroc ConstructionWe weren’t able to get Darryl to tell us aboutsomething slighty unhealthy before press time. Wedo know he must work very hard – see the photoand check out all the hardware he collected at therecent Tommie Building Awards.

Rick Windjack – Shuswap Lake ResortRick really enjoys jetskiing. Rick has often foundhimself in a bit of a predicament as the jetski startsto fill up with water. So far, luckily, he has managedto get a tow back to safety.

Corey Sigvaldason – Strategic Partner TrainingCorey used to enter tough man competitions – thinkof boxing without the gloves and with the legs.These days, Corey enjoys more healthy unhealthythings like really good Tiramasu.

Rob Lemire – Simmons, Black and EmslandHe likely thinks it is unhealthy to talk to newslettereditors about unhealthy things without talking first tohis boss. He admitted to bunjee jumping, skydiving,

Rich Denis – Becker Daley, AccountantsWe were about to give up when he came up with agreat one. Rich likes “fast cars and red wine, butnot in combination”. Perfect.

Rob Nordin – Chapters Viewpoint RestaurantRob has a weakness for his restaurant’s occasionalMexican Buffet. Like an amateur anesthesiologist,he gives himself good gas.

Tony Erlank – RBC DominionBalancing his conservative investing style, Tonygreatly enjoys extreme sports. He has skydivedand hangglided in international competition. Tonywas also the youngest flight engineer for SouthAfrican Airways Boeing 727s.

Sid Kandola – City FurnitureWhat can we say about Sid – he is one of thenicest, hardest working guys around. Plus, checkout the smile on City Furniture salesperson John(pictured). Clearly, a great boss as well.

Brad Wood – Interior VaultOver lunch, we did notice a profound interest in mudpie and good coffee.

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A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER FROM THE GURNEY

Useful, relevant, a quick read. With the KamloopsDoctors News, we have worked hard to create anewsletter with these critical attributes. Coming froma medical family (my father practiced neurosurgery inKamloops for over 25 years), I am proud and, to bereally honest, quite nervous in releasing thisinaugaral issue.

I want to say a huge thank you to our sponsors. Wewon’t forget they supported us in the very beginning.We hope you don’t either.

I hope you find this issue useful and that you feel itworth keeping it around for a while. If you don’t,please consider letting me know how we can dobetter. We took a few stabs in the dark about whatmight be of interest to you. We hope you will feel freeto send submissions for the next issue – scheduledfor Mid October 2005.

I am committed to creating a first class publication.

very best,Arjun SinghPublisher

P.S. This entire newsletter is available online atwww.kamloopsdoctorsnews.com.

I was teaching a computing course when the painbecame something immediate in my awareness. Myleft testicle felt like it had been nailed by a low blow ina sparring session.

When I got home, I went into thebathroom and gave my ‘businessdistrict’ a serious inspection. I couldfeel a small bulge on my left lowercrotch. I had a pretty good idea whatit was. A trip to my doctor the nextday, where he prodded the area inquestion while I coughed, confirmedmy suspicions; I had a hernia.

A month later, a Surgeon examined me andconfirmed the diagnosis. After a thorough discussionof the options available, the Surgeon recommendedan open hernia repair.About two weeks later I was given my date for thesurgery.

The waiting was difficult.Having never undergonesurgery before, I wasfilled with trepidation. So Ifretted and looked upmedical sources on theInternet to get someinformation. Some of thearticles were veryenlightening while othersraised more questions.

When the day finally came I arrived at the hospitaland was issued a smock, robe, slippers andheadgear along with an antiseptic sponge. I was toldto scrub my body with before I changed into my newkit.

As I was wheeled to the operating area I finallybecame a little calmer. It wasgo-time, finally. As the nurse came to move me intothe OR a look of recognition crossed her face. “Larry,it’s you.” It was the mother of a close friend. Shegave me a pat and introduced me to the staff. As Imoved onto the operating table and was strappeddown I could feel my heart beating. The

anesthesiologist leaned over holding a needle andsaid, “I am going to inject this and you will fall asleepvery quickly”

The next thing I knew someone said my name and Iwas awake in the recovery room. After a fewquestions confirmed I was okay I was brought somewater and a couple of Tylenol 3s . The nurse asked

how the pain was on a scale of one to five andI replied it was about a two. She came backwith morphine and an anti-nausea drug, whichshe put in the IV. The pain was not lessenedall that much and suddenly I was verynauseous. My wife was given instructions andtold to bring the car around. The ride home,all of five minutes, seemed quite a bit longerand the walk up the eleven steps to my frontdoor made me very aware of my incision.

The next two weeks were a time ofenormous improvement. My doctor said to take iteasy. A few weeks later, I went back to work.

While it was not an experience I would choose, ithad its positive outcomes. I am happy I had suchcompetent care. I have a deeper appreciation forthe medical field I am more aware of my ownhealth and deeply engaged in improving it. Andthat’s good.

Table of Contents Where our hero has a hernia, pre-opjitters turn to post-op appreciationDoctors Taking New Patients

Continuing Medical Education Calendar

Doctors Internet Research Toolkit

Walk/Hike Peterson Creek

New Doctor Profile

What The is Coaching?

Directory of Useful Phone Numbers

“From the Gurney” - A Patients Perspective

“Unhealthy” Tidbits About Our Sponsors

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A Note From The Publisher

CreditsCover Photo, Peterson Creek Photos:

Publisher, Writer:

Editing:

Design:

Contributing Writers:

David Wise

Arjun Singh

Marsha Stuart

Jason Wassing

Corey Sigvaldason,

Larry Maki, Marcia Wilson, Charles Bruce

Feedback: 377-1797 or [email protected]

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USEFUL REFERENCE NUMBERS DOCTORS BULLETIN BOARD

In discussions with a few local doctors, they eachmentioned that it would be useful to know which of theircolleagues were taking new patients. I know it must befrustrating for many to have no one to whom they can referpeople. So, on July 5th 2005, I sat down at my desk andphoned every GP in Kamloops to find out who might betaking new patients.

Actually, I first called the hospital switchboard and theyinformed me that only doctors in Logan Lake wereaccepting new patients. A nice drive for people inKamloops, but more time consuming. I called the LoganLake Medical Centre, the lady on the phone was veryfriendly and welcomed people to contact them. But, Iwanted to personally check in Kamloops to verify thehospital’s information.

Only 3 Kamloops doctors are currently (again on July 5th2005) taking new patients. They have attached someconditions:

- Dr Del Begio is taking RCMP officers and maternitycases.- Dr Haugen is taking new people to town who don’tcurrently have a doctor.- Dr Leung is taking diabetes patients

North Shore Treatment Centre

Summit Medical Clinic

Sahali Medical Centre

700 Tranquille Road, Kamloops 554-4265Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pmSaturday: 10am - 5pmSunday / Holidays: 11am - 4pm

1380 Summit Drive, Kamloops 374-9800

10A-1315 Summit Drive, Kamloops 851-0212Monday - Friday: 5pm - 8pmWeekends / Holidays: 10am – 2pm

Monday - Friday: 9am - 8pmWeekends / Holidays: 10am - 3pm

Contact Info and Hours for Walk In Clinics

Patient Support Groups Seniors Health SupportWith thanks for research assistance to:

Theo BC - Providing supported employment assistance for people with awide range of disabilities. 250-377-3670 www.theobc.org

HearingCanadian Hard of Hearing AssociationDennis Robertson [email protected]

Brain InjuryKamloops Brain Injury Association

Developmental DisabilitiesKamloops Society for Community Living

DiabetesCanadian Diabetes Association

HIV AidsAids Society of Kamloops

Mental HealthCanadian Mental Health Association

Thompson Health Region Mental Health ServicesInformation and Referral Line

Helen MacKenzie250-372-1799

Deb Steele 250-374-3245http://www.kscl.ca

Audrey Johanson (voicemail) 250-374-5744

250-372-7585http://www.aidskamloops.bc.ca

Christa Haywood-Farmer 250-374-0440http://www.cmhakam.com

250-851-7450

Multiple SclerosisMS Association

Physical DisabilitiesPeople in Motion

Theo BC Supported Employment Assistance

Visual ImpairmentsCanadian National Institute for the Blind

Marcia Wilson 250-314-0773

250-376-7878www.peopleinmotion.org

Anne-Marie Erickson 250-377-3670

Stroke / Heart DiseaseHeart and Stroke FoundationTeresa Moore 250-372-3938

Seniors Outreach Centre

Desert Garden Senior Centre

North Shore Community Centre

-Offering Senior Peer Counselling, Assistance, andmorehttp://www3.telus.net/kamloopsdroutreach/

-offering Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Carpet Bowling, and more

-Offering Belly Dancing, Tai Chi, Carpet Bowling, and more

250-828-0600

250-372-5110

250-376-4777

The BCMA Partners are gearing up for anotherfun-filled day in support of the fight against breastcancer. Last year we had a great turnout, but let’s makethis year even better! Walk or run 5km or 1 km at TheCIBC Run forthe Cure scheduled to take place on Sunday, October2nd, 2005.

Please visit www.cibcrunforthecure.com for informationon how and where to get involved. Registering is easy!Our team name is BCMA Partners for the Cure and ourTeam Captain is Naomi Smith. Once you register, you canset up a personal donation page where friends, family andco-workers can support you. There are lots of cool prizesand online donations are quick, easy and secure!

Some years we also have had volunteers setting up andserving the post refreshments.

For further information regarding joining the BCMAPartners for the Cure team, please contact NaomiSmith at [email protected] or (250) 374-6589.

The MS Society of Canada recognizes that people withMS, and their families, benefit from a range of professionaland peer based services, and here in Kamloops bothgroup and one-to-one opportunities give individuals choiceabout how they learn to live with this debilitating disease.Executive Director *Marcia Wilson^ is an occupationaltherapist who has worked with people with MS in a varietyof settings since 1993, including outpatient neurology atUBC hospital where she provided service to clientsattending the UBC MS Clinic. In addition to developingprograms in support of people affected by MS, sheprovides extensive one-to-one support, education andinformation for people who are newly diagnosed and thosewho are encountering changes in the their lives as a resultof MS.

Gear up now for the RONA MS Bike Tour. We challengeyou to challenge yourself and help us pedal towards acure. Register now as an individual or a team atwww.msbiketours.com or by calling 314-0773

Informational inquiries from physicians and otherhealth professional are welcomed. Marcia Wilson canbe reached at 314-0773 [email protected].

Rona MS Bike Tour

Doctor Taking New Patients

BCMA Partners Run For The Cure

MS Society Update

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SPONSOR

Pfizer

Valeant

Astra Zeneca

Pfizer

UBC

Boehringer

Pfizer

SPONSOR

Solvay Pharma

Pfizer

Genzyme Canada

Astra Zeneca

Eli-Lilly

GlaxoSmithKline

Pfizer

Schering

Sanofi Aventis

CME

CME

“Finding the right coach can be like finding the rightdoctor. There is no one-size-fits-all process.Coaching is about building a strong personalrelationship with someone who you can trust. But thisshould not be a life long relationship. A good coachworks hard to work him or herself out of a job bygiving you the skills to coach yourself. Theconnection must “feel” right for you.”

“One thing that many coaches will do to bringharmony to people’s lives and help them managetime more effectively by dividing the day or hours intothree distinct types. First, those activities that aredirectly revenue generating. Second, those activitiesspent planning or preparation for other activities.Third, is free time or playtime when there is no workdone and the individual relaxes and rejuvenates.Many people often refer to this as “recharging thebatteries”

“Many corporations and top professionals havecoaches since they see it as a facilitation of individuallearning and an alternative to mass-marketeducation. No more cookie-cutter approaches. It isnot embarrassing anymore to say you have a coach.It is more acceptable now as many people see thebenefit.”

“Costs of coaching programs differ on the level ofservice and type of coaching program. I will say thisabout coaching and what I have found to bepersonally true for myself; hiring a coach has beenthe best investment I have ever made in my businessand personal life.”

“Ultimately, the long-term effectiveness of anyprogram is dependent on the commitment of theclient, as much as the skill of the coach. Those thatdo commit to a coaching program will tell you ithelped them generate more revenue, free up time,bring balance to their lives, which ultimately gavethem a greater sense of harmony. I believed incoaching so much I went out and got certified to be acoach myself so I could help others like my coachhelped me.”

DATE

Sept. 15

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Sept. 29

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Sept. 13

Sept. 20

Sept. 27

Oct. 4

Oct. 18

Oct. 25

Nov. 1

Nov. 8

Nov. 15

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ROUNDS CALENDAR WHAT THE $#%^IS COACHING?

TITLE

Periphery Neuropathy

Successful Migraine Management

Skin Cancer

Practical Management of Congestive Heart Failure

TBA

TBA

Neuropathic Pain

TBA

Allergy/Immunology Program

COPD Day at Sun Peaks

TITLE

BP Control & Beyond: Secondary

Prevention of Stroke

Moderate & Advance Dementia

& Advance Directives

Genetic Disorders

Practical Management of Hypertension

Adult ADHD

Dyslipidemia in Type II Diabetes

Statin New Evidence

ENT Emergencies

The Newer Insulins

Developmental Delays & Infant Development

Neurology Update

Tentative Evening Rounds Fall 2005

Tentative Grand Rounds Fall 2005

SPEAKER

Dr. R. Mosewich

Dr. G. Robinson

Dr. R. Lewis

Dr. B. Munt

TBA

Dr. C. Ferguson

Dr. A. Kanani

Dr. S. Walker

Dr. G. McCauley

Dr. A. Leung

SPEAKER

Dr. D. Kincade

Dr. B. Prystawa

Dr. Clark

Dr. B. Munt

TBA

Dr. Bondy

Dr. D. Kincade

Dr. D. Kramer

Dr. A. Leung

Dr. D. Chapple

Dr. J. Takahashi

Written by: Corey Sigvaldason, Stategic Partners Training

Coaches Help You Attain YourProfessional and Personal Goals

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Never before in human history has so muchinformation about healthcare been so easilyaccessible – not just to doctors, but to absolutelyanyone with an Internet connection. This abundanceof information, some of it junk and some of it puregold, may pose interesting challenges for yourpractice.

If you choose to embrace the Internet as a research tool,what are the most efficient and effective ways of doingso? As more and more of yourpatients arrive at your officeclutching thick sheafs ofprintouts from health relatedweb sites, how can you keepup or, better still, stay onestep ahead?

Whatever your level ofpresent Internet skill, thiscolumn hopefully will equipyou with a few “best practice”tips and tricks that will saveyou time in getting to the verybest online resources ontopics of interest to you andyour patients. I am going tostart with some of the easiest things to do and progressthrough to some more advanced skills.

-> Be as specific as possible in your search terms. Ifpossible, try to use three or more keywords in yoursearch.-> Putting phrases in quotation marks. Searching for“treatment of type 2 diabetes” produces 55 100 results inGoogle, while searching treatment of type 2 diabetesproduces 5 970 000 results.-> Track new mentions of information of interest bysetting up a Google Alert. This free service, in effect,allows you to search the future. Anytime something newis posted on Google, you will get an email summarizingthe information. http://google.com/alerts-> Patient information sheets available atwww.bchealthguide.org and www.medlineplus.gov

-> Try searching for medical images – Both Google andYahoo offer an image search feature:http://images.google.com and http://images.yahoo.com.Great supplement to patient meetings or to medicalreading. Also visit the Virtual Body atwww.medtroplis.com.-> Subscribe to free and/or for pay medical databases.Pubmed is a free citation database indexing articles fromthe 1950s. Pubmed also offers email alert notification of

new information of interest –www.pubmed.com. A wellreviewed for-pay service iscalled Uptodate –www.uptodate.com. UptoDateis also available for pocket pchandheld computers.-> See the most cited journalarticles on a topic by visitingGoogle Scholar –http://scholar.google.com.-> Remember to add yourfavourites web sites to yourfavourites list. When on theweb page you want to add,

click on FAVORITES -> ADD TO FAVORITES->OK.

-> Medical related weblogs not only allow you to networkwith other tech savvy docs across the world, but also cansometimes alert you to hot issues and emerging trends.Have a look at www.medlogs.com andwww.gruntdoc.com.-> Access your bookmarks from anywhere by copyingthem to the free www.mybookmarks.com. Another slightlymore sophisticated service is at www.spurl.net-> Desktop search tools allow you to morecomprehensively search the documents on yourcomputer (even within PDF files). The best program isprobably Copernic Desktop - www.copernic.com.

“this columnhopefully will equipyou with a few “bestpractice” tips and

tricks that will saveyou time”

Written by: Arjun Singh, owner Full World Internet Coaching

In September, Dr.Jennifer Takahashi andDr.Anders Ganstal arrive in Kamloops with their3 year old daugher Linnea. Dr. Takahashi willpractice Neurology, with a specific focus onmovement disorders, and Dr. Ganstal will workat Royal Inland Hospital as an EmergencyPhysician. Kamloops Doctors News caught upwith Dr Takahashi – in the middle of a crosscountry family camping adventure – for a shortinterview:

My initial education was in dance. I attended theNational Ballet School in Toronto. After I decided topursue medicine as a career, I finished my highschool at Kam High. I then attended SFU on ascholarship and got my bachelors degree inKinesiology. I then went to Queens UniversityMedical School in Kingston Ontario. My husbandwas a year ahead of me. I followed him to Albertawhere he started his residency.

I became interested in neurology because it seemeda field which allows more time to work with patientson a human level. I completed my neurology trainingin Calgary and Edmonton, where I developed a

further interest in movement disorders. TheParkinson’s Society awarded me a one year clinicalmovement disorders fellowship to work with Dr.Mark Guttman in Toronto. And, so this time, myhusband followed me. He worked at the South LakeHealth Centre in Newmarket and at York CentralHospital in Richmond Hill.

We want to have our cake and eat it too.Professionally, the opportunity to work with thecurrent local neurologists is ideal. My main interestis as a clinician and I would like to also get involvedwith public education and counselling. We are smallcentre people. We have roots in the area. Mymother is a local doctor as is my first cousin. Myhusband’s family is in Vancouver. We feel Kamloopswould be a great place to raise a family.

Dr. Takahashi will start seeing patients in midSeptember. Referrals can be faxed to Dr. RussMosewich or to Dr. Todd Collier.

A LOOK AT KAMLOOPS NEWEST DOCTOR DOCTORS INTERNET RESEARCH TOOLKIT

Dr. Jennifer Takahashiand husband Dr.

Anders Ganstal arrivein Kamloops this

September

Step 1: Foundational Internet Research Skills

Step 3: Advanced Internet Research Skills (Power Users)

Step 2: Intermediate Internet Research Skills

Tell us a bit about your education andprofessional background.

Why did you choose Kamloops?

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cresting the upper ridge atthe microwave station. Thefifty minute hike is certainlyworth the effort as the viewfrom the top is quitespectacular.

The most direct route to theparking lot involves retracingyour steps being careful notto get too close to the rimoverlooking Peterson Creek.

Driving time: Approximately3-5 minutes from downtownKamloops

Interested in getting out to see thenatural beauty of Kamloops?Contact the following clubs formeeting dates and participationinformation.

250-372-5173http://www.geocities.com/ve7sjk/

[email protected]

Distance (trail): VariesWithin the valley: 1 kilometre| West Ridge: 1-5kilometres| East Ridge: 1-6 kilometres

Hiking time: Within the valley: 30 minutes |West Ridge: 30 minutes to 2 hours | East Ridge:30 minutes to 3 hours

Kamloops Outdoor ClubSiggi White

Kamloops Naturalist ClubSusan Hammond

area. This trail immediately starts toclimb up the east slope andcontinues upward for a half of akilometre.

The east plateau is reached inabout twenty minutes from thebottom. At this point you’ll have acommanding view of downtownKamloops, the Thompson River,Mt.Paul and Mt.Peter as well as thetrail system of the west side.

Continuing southeast along the trailyou’ll come to a secured fence. Thestairs built over the fence wereerected by members of the

Kamloops Ridge Runners to allow easy access to thetrails on the other side without having to damageprivate property.

At this junction the trail splits, the most easterly trailcontinues along the plateau eventually crossing RoseHill Road and ending in Juniper Ridge. Along the 2.5kilometre trail numerous hills and valleys challengeboth the hiker and mountain biker.

Return to Peterson Creek can bemade by either retracing your stepsor dropping down any of the maintrails off the main gravel trail. Thetrails exit either on the highwaybelow or Valleyview Drive.

Should you wish a more challenginghike, the trail to the southeast of thefence takes you up to a number ofnarrow paths.

The more distinct trail winds its wayup and to the south eventually

arrived at the parking lot. Fromthis point, a good gravel trailleads into the picnic areaapproximately 200 metres tothe south.

Several choices are availableonce you leave the main picnicsite. Continue south on themain trail and you’ll encounterBridalveil falls after a shortscramble over a rocky trail.

The first junction to the west ofthe main trail will take you overa wooden bridge and PetersonCreek. This trail circles backaround and connects with the main trail. If you areinterested in climbing out of the valley, there is asteep trail that switches back up the west ridge of thecreek. This trail is steep and can be treacherouswhen wet, The trail parallels Peterson Creek andcontinues in a southern direction. Lower and Upper

Sahali communities are just above the trail.

Approximately forty-five minutes from thetrailhead, this well-worn path winds its upinto McGowan subdivision. From this pointyou can return the same route or walkdown Summit Drive and Columbia Streetand back to the parking lot. The latterchoice adds considerable distance to theouting!

The east side of Peterson Creek alsooffers a challenging hike with manyviewpoints along the way to the top.

To access the east trail, take the first majortrail to the left (east) of the main trailapproximately 100 metres from the picnic

Few cities have such easy access to a network oftrails as those found in Peterson Creek. Locatedminutes from the downtown core area of Kamloops,Peterson Creek offers the hiker a variety of terrain.

The casual walker can explorethe meandering creek, enjoy thepicnic area or take in theBridalveil falls at the south endof the trail. The more serioushiker has a variety of challengingtrails from which to choose.

All trails are easily accessible ina matter of minutes from theparking lot.

The access road to PetersonCreek is located on the corner of6th Avenue and Columbia Street.The paved road is signed“Peterson Creek”. Continue upthis road to the end and you’ve

For many physicians, Peterson Creek park is theideal place to get exercise. A stone’s throw fromthe hospital, minutes from anywhere downtown,and actually not too far from any area inKamloops, Peterson Creek is perfect for a shortwalk between patients or for longer hikes whenthe time presents itself.

The Kamloops Doctors News is very thankful to localoutdoors expert who has allowed usto excerpt the Peterson Creek portion of his book,

. detailsmany other walks and hikes in and around Kamloopsand can be found in local bookstores.

Charles Bruce

High Country Hiking High Country Hiking

Excerpt from “High Country Hiking: A Guide to Trails inthe Kamloops Area” regarding Peterson Creek

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