April 27, 2022
~ submitted by Mary Hof
A day up Mt. Prevost to see how the Glacier lilies were doing didn’t disappoint. (Well, there was some disappointment, which I will explain further down this report).
Mount Prevost
Gowlland Tod Trail (Ridge Rambler Challenge)
April 23, 2022
~ submitted by Joanna Verano
Beautiful day with the perfect weather, ended up with a total of 18kms and 855 m elevation gain.
Mount Baldy, Shawnigan Lake
April 16, 2022
~ submitted by Mary Hof
Saturday April 16th the weather forecast was 70% rain, but we had a beautiful day, with great views.
The Horne Lake Hustle – April 23, 2022
Alberni Inlet Stage 1
April 11, 2022
~ submitted by Ken Warren
The drive to the trailhead was rather threatening as the temperature dropped and the slush from the morning’s snow covered the highway. We had to wear our rain jackets when we first set out as the snow was melting out of the trees, but within an hour the skies had cleared and the trees were no longer dripping.
Mount Empress
April 9, 2022
~ submitted by Mary Hof
Wow, just wow, what a day for a hike today. Joint trip with Island Mountain Ramblers and the OCV. We did 21.3km, 1103m, in the Sooke Hills.
Mount Benson West Ridge
April 2, 2022
~ submitted by Greg Deabler
I always enjoy the west ridge of Benson. Even on a busy Saturday we didn’t see another soul until the summit.Â
We made excellent time, and were on the summit in 2.75 hours by 11:15 am for a quick snack and great views before heading down, taking a leisurely hour getting back down.Â
Except for the descent off the summit block there was very little snow left, even in the hollows and drainages on the way up.Â
An excellent day with excellent company.
Mount Wesley and Mount Horne
April 7, 2022
~ submitted by Greg Deabler
Trip was posted as both an IMR hike and AVOC hike.Â
Snow level was approx 800m, with about 10-15 cm on Wesley Summit, less on Horne. Excellent weather and a good pace.
2.5 hrs to Wesley Summit. 1 hr back to Saddle. 1 hr. to Horne summit, 1.5 hrs back to cars.  6 hrs. travel time. 1050m, 11.2 km
Bald Mountain
March 30, 2022
~ submitted by Mary Hof
5 of us enjoyed a wonderful day hiking Bald Mountain. 11km, 650m elevation gain.
We started off hiking near the lake shore above the new housing on Marble Bay Rd. Oh, man – the scotch broom is 6 feet high and covers the whole trail for a section. I believe this part might be on private property, the only way to get around it would be by boat.
Continue reading “Bald Mountain”Mount Benson North Ridge route
March 28, 2022
~ submitted by Ken Warren
When I posted this hike the forecast said sun … unfortunately that was not the case. However the rain was light and didn’t last too long.
The trail was mostly clear and we didn’t spike up until near the summit. The wind and fog kept us from lingering too long at the top.
We saw only five other people on the mountain making it the quietest day on Benson I’ve had in many years.
It was a good hike with good company and my first hike with Ravi. Welcome to the club and I hope to see more of you.