Living the best adventure life, since 1958
July 3, 2023
~ submitted by John Robertson
Only 2 people arrived at the old Wood Mountain parking lot for an 8:30 start. The
colour of the sunlight betrayed the presence of a smoke haze in the air, and the
otherwise clear skies promised a hot day.
June 17, 2023
~ submitted by Mary Hof
I led (with Ray Billings help) a hike for 8 Island Mountain Ramblers that took us 9 hours and 15 minutes. 1100m elevation gain and 22km. This hike was a Ridge Rambler hike. The weather was good, the wind kept us cool.
I led a hike from the trailhead of Mt. Holmes to Fork Lake, on the Gowlland Todd Provincial Park. It was 20km and 750m elevation gain. Hiked included the whole ridge, which gave outstanding views. We stopped at Jocelyn Hill, Squally Reach, and Mt. Work for longer breaks.
May 13, 2023
~ submitted by Ken Warren
The weather was gorgeous, if a little warmer than expected. Trail conditions were excellent with no snow on the trail, solid footing, and improvements on the lower section.
May 2, 2023
~ submitted by Dorothy Benneke
We started hiking 10ish. It was a consistent climb with a couple of nice viewpoints on the way up, with Garry Oak ecosystem lower down and old growth Douglas fir higher up. A Northern Alligator Lizard posed for us while sunning itself on some rocks.
Continue reading “Mount Maxwell, Salt Spring Island”
April 29, 2023
~ submitted by Christine Hunter
After a quick car shuffle the 5 of us hit the trail up Mount Finlayson starting toward our first of seven summits.Â
Continue reading “Seven Summits: Goldstream Park to Thetis Lake Park”
March 11, 2023
~ submitted by Dorothy Benneke
4 of us met at Top Bridge Park while Arrowsmith Search and Rescue were setting up for some training exercises. They joked that they were close by if we needed them. One of the members quizzed me……did I have the 10 essentials? (yes) and did I leave a trip plan? (yes). Hope never to contact SAR, but grateful for all that they do.
Continue reading “Little Mountain from Top Bridge Park”
April 22, 2023
~ submitted by Matthew Lettington
The Sooke hills trip was a real day to soak up the west coast sunshine. The winding route took us up and over Larkspur, Rick Peak, Marys Peak, Puzzle and Screen Hill.
Continue reading “Larkspur to Empress Ridge Ramble”
