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It’s a midweek afternoon in late October and the evening sun is just beginning to fire. Robbie, their oldest son, just got home from school, the kids are ready to shred, and Matt Hunter’s loading up the bikes.

Kamloops' semi-arid desert creates ideal terrain for spring hiking. Discover a trail network that encompasses golden grasslands, fragrant sagebrush, and chiseled hoodoos. Local hikers, Wayne and Johanna, share their love of hiking through their personal Instagram accounts to showcase Kamloops' diverse trails.

The North and South Thompson Rivers meet in Kamloops, where the city takes its name from the Secwe̓pemc word "Tk'emlúps", meaning "where the rivers meet". The Secwe̓pemc, also known as Shuswap, people have a long history in the Kamloops area.

Local hiker, Samantha DeSouza, shares how she began hiking Kamloops’ trails as an international student and how it differs from hiking in India.

Dana Heyman and a few friends fell in love riding Kamloops' trails about 15 years ago. Family life and careers prevented them from riding together as much as they hoped for. From that sliver of frustration, something brilliant was born - the Dirt Chix.

It’s a classic story, a couple of kids riding around the neighbourhood, pushing the boundaries of space and time while discovering their bike’s capabilities.

Kamloops' diverse landscape makes a unique trail system for every level of adventurer. Hike through golden grasslands, ancient hoodoos, aromatic sagebrush, and ponderosa forests.

Stand up paddle boarding on calm waters and listening to the sounds of nature creates a zen-like experience.

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Explore Kamloops

Category - Meet the Locals

Meet Kamloops Mountain Biker: Matt Hunter

Meet Kamloops Hikers: Wayne Parsons & Johanna Short

Meet the Locals - Moccasin Trails

Meet the Locals - Samantha DeSouza

Meet the Locals - Dana Heyman

Meet The Locals - Soren Farenholtz

Meet the Locals - Doug Smith & Jordan Fraser

Meet the Locals - Bodie Shandro

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