November 21, 2020 — COVID-19 Update

Due to the province-wide restrictions on travel and congregating in groups outside, all Island Mountain Rambler events have been cancelled until further notice.

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John Young

Island Mountain Ramblers President

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Information for guests:

Guests may participate on two day-trips with Island Mountain Ramblers, after which they will need to join the club; Multi-day trips are for Ramblers members only, unless by other arrangements. Before joining a trip, please read the club’s Guidelines for Trip Participants, then complete the online waiver and forward your confirmation of completion to the trip leader.

General Information for Club Trips

• Information on how to join a trip
• Use the Event Creation Form to submit a trip for the schedule
• Add this event schedule to your own Google Calendar
• If you need to make a change to a scheduled event, email eventsmanager@islandmountainramblers.com

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Understanding the Trip Codes

• Learn how time/elevation gain and pace influence each other

Time/Elevation Gain:

• A – Not strenuous –1-4 hrs, 0-2000ft (600m) elevation gain, day pack
• B – Moderately strenuous — 2-6 hrs, 2000-4000ft (600-1000m) elevation gain, day or overnight pack
• C – Strenuous — 4-10 hrs, 3000-6000ft (1000-2000m) elevation gain, day or overnight pack
• D – Very strenuous and multiple days

Terrain:

• 1. Gentle slopes, mainly trails
  2. Moderate slopes, travel off-trail; hands may be needed for stability
  3. Off-track in mountainous terrain, may involve steep forest and/or snow; hands may be needed for short scrambles
  4. Difficult mountainous terrain. Advanced backcountry and climbing experience needed
  5. Leader protection, hardware required
  6. Direct aid climbing

Pace:

• 1. Leisurely pace with frequent rest breaks. Pace slows considerably on hills and significant recovery time needed after steep sections.  Several lunch/snack breaks on a full day hike.
  2. Moderate pace with occasional short (5-minute max) rest breaks. The pace slows slightly on hills and short recovery needed after steep sections. One lunch/snack break on a full day hike.
  3. Mostly fast pace with occasional “breathers” (less than a minute) for recovery. Fairly consistent pace over all terrain. Little to no recovery needed after steep sections. One short lunch/snack break on a full day hike.
  4. Consistently fast pace with little need for a break. Pace stays consistent regardless of terrain and recovery not needed after steep sections.  May stop for a quick snack but prefer not to dally long.