Vancouver Island’s weather often is incongruent to which weatherman forecast. Sunday, February 22 was an exception, we were promised an amazing day and that is exactly what we got! Sunshine, warm breeze, excellent visibility and dry conditions, it was like hiking the alpine in late June! The perfect day for …
Hiking in the Beaufort Range, Mount Cameron to Mt Tsable
Wow, I’m tired. I have that familiar ache in my legs that lets me know that I didn’t let life pass me by, I went out and found adventure. Valentines Day weekend 2015 was generous, I did two hike! My wife is an amazing woman, so kind to give me …
Hiking the Kludahk Trail In February — Winter 2015 is Officially Done!
My wife gave me the best Valentines Day gift ever, the gift of hiking! She took the day to visit friends in Vancouver! This weekend I did two trips, a portion of the Kludahk Trail and another section of the Beaufort Range Mountains. The weekend was two full days of …
Mt Buttle, Summited During The Winter That Never Was
What does February 1st have in store? A winter attempt at a not often visited peak in the Lake Cowichan region. Phil and I were on our way, geared up to the gills for a winter ascent of Mt Buttle. Both of us well prepared for the weather and the …