Author: Mel Saari

On Sunday, October 31st we will hike to the top of Black Mountain.

  Approximately 11 km in total distance, out and back, the hike follows an old dirt and gravel road which leads to communication towers at the top of the mountain. The hike ends at an elevation of 1286 m, from which a panoramic view of Big White and Silver Star, plus Terrace and Okanagan Mountains is available.

We will meet at the trail head (Pyman Road and Hwy 33) at 9:30 am on Sunday to begin the hike.   Click here for trail head location.

The weather looks great so hope to see you there.

This Sunday, October 24th, we will be hiking Spion Kop in Lake Country.  For those of you unfamiliar with this location, it is the triangular peak, topped by a microwave tower, that rises between Okanagan and Wood lakes just north of old Winfield.  The views can be spectacular so hopefully we will have some good weather.

We will gather at the Old Mission trail head at 9:30 AM to start the hike.  When heading north on the Pelmewash Parkway turn left onto Ponderosa Rd.  Then turn right onto Old Mission Road and park near the South Underpass for Hwy 97.  Click here for a map of trail head location.

Like all Killer Beez hikes, this hike will proceed rain or shine.  Therefore come dressed accordingly.

Some clarification about Killer Beez Group Rides:

Killer Beez group rides are unofficial, informal rides with established times and locations, when and where riders may be able to meet other riders in order to ride together.  Leaders are not provided and routes are determined by the participants.  During the spring and summer, the number of attendees is quite large.  However during the fall and winter, the number of participants will range from a few to none.  Therefore, you may find some buddies to ride with, or not. 

Enjoy riding as long as you like, but be careful out there, particularly as roads start to ice up.  We want to see you again in the spring.

Be sure to check back or subscribe for announcements regarding Killer Beez fall and winter activities like hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Calling all hikers.  Bunny has volunteered to help lead a hike up Knox Mountain on Sunday.  The hike should last approximately 2 hours.  Participants are to meet in the main parking lot at the foot of Knox at 9:30 AM.

In keeping with Beez tradition, coffee will follow the hike at a Joyce approved establishment.

It looks like the heat wave is over and the days are getting shorter.  Therefore, effective immediately, the Killer Beez Saturday and Sunday group rides will start at 9 AM (instead of 8 AM) and the Wednesday group ride will start at 4 PM (instead of 8 AM).

A little more sleep is not a bad thing.  Now if we could just do something about the smoke.

We are dedicating the group ride on August 14, 2021, to our beloved friend and long-time Killer Bee, Alistair Baillie, who passed away in October 2020.  This memorial ride will start at 8am from the Kelowna Cycle parking lot, and the route will incorporate sections from the A ride and the Killer Beez Wednesday night ride which Alistair rode with us many times over the years.  Alistair’s kindness, good nature and sense of humour made every ride or activity we shared with him special. 

Join us at to share your memories of our dear friend.

Although it has been operating unofficially for a while, the Killer Beez Saturday Group Ride is now official.  Currently beginning at 8 AM due to the heat wave, the ride starts in the Kelowna Cycle parking lot.  This is a highly social, relaxed pace ride of 40 to 50 km.  Routes will vary week to week.  Enjoying coffee (or your beverage of choice) and conversation (gossip) after the ride is almost as important as the ride itself.

Come out and enjoy.

Due to a great response, the Killer Beez Kootenay Group Ride will be proceeding.  The following dates and routes have been finalized in order to best accommodate the wishes of participants and hotel room availability.

Saturday, Aug 28th: Arrive in Castlegar.  Book into motel (to be determined).

Sunday, Aug 29th:  Drive 4 miles to Angus’s in-laws at the Pass Creek Park entrance.  Leave cars there (room for 8-10).  Ride from Castlegar to Nelson via Trail and Salmo.  Overnight in Nelson.  Hotel to be determined.  112 kms total distance, 897 m elevation gain.  Click here for route map.

Monday, Aug 30th:  Ride from Nelson to New Denver via Kaslo.  Overnight in New Denver.  Hotel to be determined.  115 kms total distance, 1088 m of elevation gain.  Click here for route map.

Tuesday Aug 31st:  Ride from New Denver to Castlegar via Slocan.  102 kms total distance, 746 m elevation gain.  Arrive back at our cars mid to late afternoon.  Click here for route map.

NB:  A meeting will be held at the Bean Scene after the ride at 11 am on Sunday, July 4th to answer questions and accept sign ups for this ride.