Author Archives: OldFart

About OldFart

I was born in Powell River, British Columbia and have been a part of it since 1965.

Abandon Log Loader

On a recent trip here in Sept of 2011, we took a trip up to Granite Mountain, where there is lots of history but very hard to locate. We took a trip up Machinery Road or Loader Road depending on … Continue reading

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Taylor Way – Mud Lake

Ah so nice to be out again in the backcountry, this weekend we decided to venture back behind Mud Lake. We started at the Cable Trail, nice history there, what most dont see is the second spur about 500 ft … Continue reading

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The R and R Rail Line – Duck Lake

Recently I went looking for a rail line behind Duck Lake that isnt on any maps I have but was told is there. I went with Pat Haist and his two sons, Riley M. Haist & Ryan J. Haist all … Continue reading

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Texada – Near Shingle Beach

I was over at shingle beach on texada the other month and a friend of mine and I decided to take a walk down the beach. We walked south down the beach for about 2 km when we came across … Continue reading

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Dodd Lake Plank Road

I took my  two dogs and went looking for something in the Dodd Lake area, which is riddled with old logging roads and artifacts. I have not been there in a few years and the new logging in the area always … Continue reading

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Underwater Wharf – Inland ( Loon ) Lake

I keep finding things at Inland Lake (Loon Lake) and Im always amazed at the condition of the items there. On this trip I just happen to come across an underwater wharf, deliberately sunk as a large rock on the … Continue reading

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The R and R Rail Line – Duck Lake

Recently I took a walk behind Duck Lake with Pat Haist and his sons, Riley M. Haist & Ryan J. Haist all from Summerland, BC. We went looking for a rail line I was told was there, and went to … Continue reading

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Inland Lake Vehicle Underwater

Recently I went hunting again around Inland (Loon) Lake, and located with the help of Peter Diana and his trusty boat a vehicle that is underwater. It was thought to be a Model T or something but after looking at … Continue reading

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Powell River Shingle Company

I am not in possession of this shingle, its now sitting on a wall in Australia I think, sad its left the area but at least I have a picture. Made from the Powell River Shingle Company which ran its … Continue reading

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Suicide Ridge

I went up to Coyote Lake this summer, on the way we went through an area called Suicide Ridge and rightfully named, my 4×4 was tossed around and its steep in places. On the return trip while crawling down the … Continue reading

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