Diary, 1913, of trip with Charles Robert Cross to British Columbia
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Monday August 4 to Niantahalui Bear We left our camp early and followed the trail south-west of the valley. At about 4 miles we passed a fine lake on our right, in which was a pair of loons. About 3 miles beyond the trail which had been cut comes to an end. We spent the rest of the day prospecting and cutting a continuation towards Tumbulani. To the west lies the range fronting the Bulldy Valley on which lies a large Glacier. The hills to the east are similar but not so high but some high ranges can be seen to the north. a good sized band of Bear From further have a low angle Camp 1/4 between the last forks Louisera blackberries by Tumbulani, Cercis cotula a few by Tumbulani. Tuesday Aug 5 to Tumbulani 2000 ft. Packed early as stated but had to cut some more trail. Reached Tumbulani about noon and north-eastward along the range to find a camp but found no suitable spot. We reached the next pass about 3 o'clock. Here we camped at Tumbulani in a beautiful narrow glen valley. It rained all day. Tumbulani Myrtus alpina Castilleja pallida (pink) Pale red Euphrasia Cassiope Kalmia latifolia (white flowers) Arctostaphylos Cornus canadensis (in flower) Honey cedar Tricoma adata Sedum stenopetalum- Vaccinium, a high bank (collected)