A view of the mountains as you look out from the view point Early fall is often the nicest time for hiking. I often joke with my hiking companions about those who don’t take advantage of the outdoors, they find winter too cold, spring too wet, and summer too hot. …
Minnas Ridge, Hiking around the backside of Cokely, Arrowsmith and Mt. Moriarty.
Saturday, 13th of September turned out to be an amazing day! The Ramblers and several guest hikers comprised a group of thirteen for the hike along Minnas Ridge. We ventured out on this sunny day to visit Minnas Ridge, located south of Mt Cokely, Mt Arrowsmith and west of Mt. …
Hinde Site is Golden, Hiking Vancouver Island’s Tallest Peak
From one of the high points on Phillips Ridge, the route is visible all the way to the Hinde The Golden Hinde needs little introduction, it is after all the summit of Vancouver Island at 2195 meters. Our plan was to do the hike in five days, hitting The Golden …
Beaufort Range Traverse — Summer 2014
Earlier this year I made late spring trip into the Beaufort Range to visit Mt. Joan. On that trip we ended up making a winter ascent to the summit of Mt. Joan, where we were promptly socked in. Saturday, August 30th the Island Mountain Ramblers made an attempt to traverse …
August Family Kayak Trip to Blackberry Point & Wallace Island
I have written in the past of my love for Blackberry Point on Valdes Island. This place holds a special place in my heart because it is the location where I was able to spend time with my family when we took Hemingway on his first overnight kayak trip. Further …
The Hike Through Hell to get to Heaven, Hiking in the Haihte Range
The Haihte Range on Vancouver Island has the nickname, Little Patagonia. My friend Ryan B. often comments on how this is one of his favourite mountain ranges of Vancouver Island because it has ample opportunities for glacial exploration as well as general mountaineering and opportunities for setting gear fro trad …