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. …
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 …
Flower Ridge Ramble 2014
This summer is turning out to be the summer of amazing weather and epic trips –KNOCK ON WOOD……. Phillips Ridge as viewed from Flower Ridge, Mt. Myra on the left The Island Mountain Ramblers and the Comox District Mountaineering Club (CDMC) jointly participated in a hike lead by Ken Rodonets …
2011, Bedwell Centennial Trail
GPS Route Late August 2011, after a particularly wet and disappointing July Vancouver Islanders finally found themselves enjoying a much yearned for bout of good weather. It was perfect for the celebration organized by the Friends of Strathcona Park (FOSP). August 20th, was a day celebrated by more than 100 …
Throwback to a Happier Time, Ree’s Ridge Ramble
Ralph River, Rees Ridge & Henshaw Creek Route Total Horizontal Distance: 64 km Total Ascent: 7300 Max Elevation: 2042 m Starting Elevation: 230 m Although it is always great to plan the next big trip, the next summit, the next islet it is equally as rejuvenating to look backward and …