December 21st marks the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter in the northern hemisphere, how should I cerebrate this day? I set out on another early morning adventure, this time with Phil Jackson and Jaime Curcil. Our destination, Limestone Mountain, located between …
December Ascent of Mt Clifton
I’m not sure why this looks so amazing but who cares! 2014 has seen late onset of winter conditions for Vancouver Island’s alpine. Though the Island isn’t exactly known to be a winter wonderland, there is usually an excellent buildup of snow at elevations exceeding 1300 m. This year, it …
Thistle Mine via Camus Ridge with a Christie Falls Waypoint!
The morning started at a very relaxed pace. The morning’s late departure time that afforded me the luxury of sleeping in and being able to make breakfast before heading to the rendezvous point at Southgate Tim Horton’s for 9 a.m. Sunday December 7th, our plan was to hike along Camus …
The East Sooke Park Coastal Route, Done in the Blazing November Sun!
Oh the west coast of Vancouver Island. Why are so unpredictable! They say, if you don’t like the weather just wait five minutes….. How true they are! November on the west coast is not known for is ample sun, warm days, and gorgeous sunny views. Rather it is common to find oneself …