The Beaufort Range has many worthy hiking peaks. Mount Hal is a mountain suitable for anyone capable of the long distance. The Beaufort Range is one of the most picturesque low-alpine ridges on Vancouver Island. On my Island Alpine Quest, it’s one of my favourite regions to visit. I’m never …
Hiking Mount Palmerston: Finding The Best Route
For those looking to visit a seldom summited peak, Mount Palmerston is a great trip, with only light bush. We loved the tall ridge, and the views. The scambling was rewarding. We quickly and easily climbed up the series of bumps on the ridge, on our way to reach the …
Cederstedt Mountain: Introducing the Ditch Muncher
Early morning starts are getting easier. On Sunday, May 1st, dawn was just breaking as Phil and I headed up-island, once again on our way to a seldom-summited peak. We had great expectations for the day, and the weather was in great shape. Adding to the excitement, we were riding …
Kokummi Mountain: Well Worth the Drive
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View PostAdventures comes wherever we are: snowshoe up Mount Becher
Coming around the mountain Adventure is ephemeral. For many, a real sense of adventure comes in a novel experience, such as discovering a new place or a new activity. For me, adventure comes in taking chances. On Sunday March 5th, the adventure was in risking poor weather on a hike …
Family Day weekend adventure to Stowe Peak.
Is there a difference between hiking and camping for three days, versus doing three hikes in three days? It sure feels like there is. For Family Day weekend 2016, I ventured out on three day-trips, each with a different group of friends. The first trip was a beginner/family snowshoe around …
Hiking Queen Peak in the Sutton Range
View PostHiking to Mount Phillips via Arnica Lake
I’m using Island Alpine as a benchmark of mountaineering achievement, a checklist of mountains to summit. It mostly leads me to exciting adventures which I approach with anticipation, but every so often I find a hike where my expectations are low. Setting out to hike Mount Phillips in Strathcona Park …
H’Kusam Mountain via the Stowe Creek Trail
I’m the classic weekend warrior. I only have one day a week to get out and make mountaineering magic happen. Though there is a ridiculous number of opportunities on Vancouver Island for outdoor adventure, Phil and I are exhausting the climbs that are possible to do as day hikes. Phil …