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 …
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 …
Hiking Mount Regan via The Lower Route
Vancouver Island, home to forest giants and cold oceans is often overlooked for its alpine opportunities. A favourite feature of the high alpine is the chance to strap on crampons and walk the many pocket glaciers and snowfields. However, the changing environment means that glacier walking on Vancouver Island may …
Mount Joan in the Beaufort Ranges
Saturday May 12th GPS Route Seven people joined the Ramblers’ trip to the Beaufort Range’s Mt Joan . Ken was kind enough to meet us at the Cook Street turn off and provide an additional 4×4 to reach the trail head for Mount Joan. The forecast called for …
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