Living the best adventure life, since 1958
–submitted by Mary Hof
November 1, a great beautiful day on Mt. Tzouhalem, leading a Rambler hike. We did a car shuttle to Genoa Bay and started on the Mad Dog trail continued to the Bench where we enjoyed a snack. We stopped to recognize Daniel who died on the trail in 2025. It was nice to see his memorial and share with the others how life can change so fast.
February 22, 2026
~ submitted by Matthew Lettington
It seems challenging to get people out on hikes these days! As part of our ongoing effort to improve the family’s general fitness for an upcoming summer backpacking trip, I posted a trip to Mount Tzouhalem on the schedule. While the weather forecast was uncertain, perhaps the kids’ presence deterred some people.
Continue reading “Mount Tzouhalem from Genoa Bay”
January 18, 2026
~ submitted by Mary Hof
What a day to lead a hike on Mt. Tzouhalem.
The sun was so warm and the group from Island Mountain Ramblers and OCV were awesome. We did a short car shuttle and hiked from Genoa bay to Kaspa Rd. 4 hours 575m.
We made a stop at Daniel’s Memorial, was happy to see that it sits just as placed. Thanks to those who shared pictures.
November 1, 2025
~ submitted by Matthew Lettington
While we didn’t have all the weather, we definitely experienced multiple seasons. We went up in the fall and came down in the spring!
Driving to the trailhead, I could barely get my vehicle up to the speed limit — it was hydroplaning so badly. Fortunately, by the time we regrouped at the trailhead, the deluge had settled into a steady drizzle.
The three of us took our time gaining the ridge, pausing often to enjoy the misty views and admire the towering trees.
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April 5, 2023
~ submitted by Mary Hof
I love this hike as that is where it all started for me 30 years ago.
December 20th turned out to be an awesome day for a hike. Thanks to those that ventured from Nanaimo and Victoria to join in.
We started at Kaspa Rd trailhead and hiked some trails then got onto the AWESOME trail, and that it was, Â with great views and a bench to sit on. We then took Field of Dreams to the far end and came on the Ridge trail, with great views. We had lunch in the sun and ventured our way back coming along side the Flower Reserve where only in a few months the flowers will be blooming.
November 3, 2019
~ submitted by Mary Hof
On Sunday November 3, we had 11 hikers in total for the Mt Tzouhalem walk. Some were Ramblers and some were from the Cowichan Hikers.
~submitted by Mary Hof
December 30, 2018
Six of us met at Providence Farm for a short car shuttle for our hike across the Tzouhalem ridge. Started with winter jackets but soon we were just down to shirts. Â The views were beautiful, not many trees down, and the company great. Three were members and three were from my hiking club from Cowichan. Â A wonderful day to be out.
November 4, 2018
What a beautiful Sunday for a hike. We did a short car shuttle from Providence Farm Store to our start on Khnippson Rd. I included Island Mountain Ramblers, Outdoor Club of Victoria, and the Cowichan Hikers.
April 14, 2018
