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The Lake O’Hara stills and faves. With views like this it was impossible not to take a million pictures.
My favourite part of this park is the well marked and maintained trails. You are advised to stay on the trail at all times to maintain this precious ecosystem. The growing season even for moss is very short being high alpine. The rock work pathways that have been placed to follow must have taken years of work.

The hiking was epic. The cool part is hiking up and then traversing across the mountain side. The views change it seems every few minutes with so many small lakes around, besides Lake O’Hara, we felt constantly awestruck.
Our first day started with heavy rain, which eventually stopped, bringing the sun out.
Then we watched a small snowstorm blow in, within five minutes.
Day 2 weather was near perfect with a slight chill which offset our heated bodies. The rain held off. 🙏🏻
After a full day hiking, feet and legs were tired and ready to return to the cabin. I loved the routes we picked and it was fun studying the map, thinking of other possible hikes and routes we’d love to explore.
So grateful for this challenge and the peacefulness of this beautiful area in the Rockies.

#naturephotography #bcparks #themountainsarecalling #epicviews #lakeohara

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Lake O’Hara, whether it rains or pours I’m all yours. You’ve got all my love. 💚

Two days of hiking and our souls are filled.

#lakeohara #exploremore #canadathebeautiful #hikingadventures #allmylove

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Happened to find parking at Lake Louise. This is a nature Disneyland these days.

The scenery never disappoints and for the first time we hiked the lakeshore trail which goes to the other end of the lake, so new angles to see.
It would be fun to explore more trails around here another time!!
It was a great bonus for our trip and a reminder how stunning this area of Canada 🇨🇦 is. We are so fortunate!!

#lakelouisecanada #lakelouise #canadaparks #stunningscenery #lovecanada

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Our 2026 fundraising event for @bccancerfdn is finally wrapped for the year, with our 30 days in May fitness for @workoutbc , our June cycling event and finally the @cypresschallenge

After all is said and done and a year of well timed cooperative weather for our event, I have some standout memories.

💙Lyndsey @maxonzoey1215 one of our newest team members giving me feedback along the ride that what we have created mimics the camaraderie felt at TDC.🫶🏻

💙Our one day cycling event turned to two for @paige.sandher and I.
During day 1 she challenged me to ride like we used to for 2 days! So it was her and I covering and carrying each other for that extra 100km. Paige is a very successful young woman and with that comes very busy. I was honoured that she gave up a day for the cause and that I had the privilege to spend it with her connecting, bonding and supporting each other! We definitely earned our donations.

💙Thanks to Bill, one of our OG riders for coming out for the Miles for Myles award and riding with us briefly.

Thank you to all Conquistadors who participated in some form or another, to all the volunteers who made the day go smoothly and took great care of riders, to Lyle for securing the union hall for our event and to Surj for carrying the torch this year. Thank you to all donors who really make this happen. You are changing outcomes. 💙💙💙

STAT TOTAL RECORDS
Colleen ride distance 2026: 204.12km
Colleen fundraising 2026: $1,815
Colleen 2012-2026: $51,538.07

Team
Conquistadors fundraising 2026: $15,017.05
Conquistadors 2012-2026: $785,274.05

#betteroutcomes #ridetoonemillion #cyclingforacause #teamwork #cameraderie

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The 2026 team ride for @workoutbc supporting @bccancerfdn Good Team vibing!! 🫶🏻. @conquistadorsofcancer #cyclingforcancer #betteroutcomes #cyclingforacause #makeadifference #teamlove

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Cancer changed their lives. They chose to change lives in return.

For more than 10 years, Colleen and Surj have turned personal loss and determination into something bigger than themselves — a movement of people committed to changing the future of cancer care in B.C.

Now, as recipients of the 2026 Mylestone Award, Colleen and Surj are proving that one team, one community and one shared purpose can make an incredible difference.

Learn more about their inspiring journey and how donor support is helping transform cancer care in B.C. at the link in bio.

🚲 @conquistadorsofcancer @gingerbikerchick @sdrive30

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We want to share the story of Miles for Myles with those interested in reading because Surj and I are so honoured and humbled to be the recipients, knowing Myles story. 💙

Myles began experiencing stomach issues in the fall of 2020. Instead of enjoying his first year of high school in West Vancouver, or doing what he loved — boating, fishing or anything that involved hanging with his two older brothers, Matthew and Cole and his twin, Nathan — he was vomiting several times a day and lost 20 pounds. In March, he was admitted to hospital and diagnosed with Stage 4 diffused gastric carcinoma, a stomach cancer rarely found in young people.

“None of us knew how to help,” says Myles’ Aunt Susan. “We’d heard of Workout to Conquer Cancer, so we decided to form a team.” To distract and support Myles, who was undergoing chemotherapy, and to give his large family something positive to focus on, they set a fundraising goal of $20,000.

“We reached it in the first few days,” says Susan. By the end of the month they’d raised $92,000.

Naturally, Myles was eager to beat their record in 2022. “He said, ‘It’s only $8,000 more than last year, what’s the big deal?’” laughs Lana.

Determined to meet the goal before Myles had surgery to remove the tumour and his stomach at the end of May, his family pulled out all the stops. Buckets for Myles, a student-led basketball fundraiser at Rockridge Secondary was created. Four of his cousins committed to walking 100,000 steps — one for every dollar they hoped to raise. This included a “special route” of Myles choosing around the hospital. Mapped out it was clearly in the shape of a penis, recalls Lana. “What can I say, he was a teenage boy.”

On the morning of his surgery, we told him we’d surpassed his goal and had raised $225,000, says Lana. “He was so proud, and wanted to know when his share would arrive in his bank account,” she laughs.

The surgery went well. “We were ecstatic,” says Lana. Eight hours later Myles was rushed to the ICU. He died on June 1, 2022.

“Workout to Conquer is a way to keep Myles close, to make him proud, to make his terrible journey with cancer be not in vain.

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Thank you to our sponsor HOLIDAY INN GOLDEN KICKING HORSE donations up to $100 per rider up to $500 will be matched.

We ride on June 27th. Jump on this opportunity to double your donation! 100% of funds raised go directly to @bccancerfdn funding research and treatment within B.C.

🔗 in Bio. Thank you for supporting our ride and this important cause.

#cyclingforcancer #fundraisingforcancer #donationsdoubled #cancerfundraiser #bccancerfoundation

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🎉 Meet our 2026 Mylestone recipients: Colleen Franks (@gingerbikerchick) and Surj Sandher (@sdrive30).

The Award celebrates individuals who embody the energy, dedication and community spirit of Workout to Conquer Cancer.

As co-captains of Team Conquistadors of Cancer (@conquistadorsofcancer), they’ve built an incredible legacy. Together, the team has raised over $770K in support of @bccancerfdn to help advance cancer research and care across B.C.

Congratulations! We’re so grateful for your leadership and impact. 👏💜

A big thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. We look forward to seeing next year’s nominations!

🔗 Read our latest blog featuring our Award recipients via the link in our bio.

#WorkoutBC @workoutbc

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The climb up was so worth the descent!!

#mtbike #girlsonbikes #mountainbike #okanaganlifestyle #gohigher

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Grandma for a day 😍

#grandmalife #grandmavibes #adventuresofalifetime #adaywellspent #exploremore

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Link 🔗 in Bio Why I Ride
@workoutbc @conquistadorsofcancer

#whyiride #betteroutcomes #workoutbc #effcancer #teamconquistadors

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