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What a beautiful hike on Mt. Richard’s in the Cowichan Valley, with the Fox gloves. 10 of us had a wonderful day. I gave them an overview of the beautiful trail system, reaching all the nice views. 13km, 4.5 hours on a nice day in June.
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 11, 2025
~ submitted by Mary Hof
What a beautiful day to hike up Mt Prevost for the Remembrance Day Service. I was happy to be able to lead this service, and it was so good to see so many people coming up.
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October 5, 2025
~ submitted by Mary Hof
What a beautiful day we had along the Cowichan River on October 5th/25. The fall colours along the river were breathtaking.
April 26th, 2025
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Today what a day we had in the Koksilah Hill from the Koksilah River Provincial Park, (Shawnigan Lake area) know as Burnt Bridge. This is not an easy hike, it’s steep. It was a hike I have led for the Outdoor Club and Island Mountain Ramblers, with 15.5 km and close to 800m in elevation gain.
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April 30, 2025
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Five of us went up to Hammer Hill off the Heavenly Trail, in the Sooke Hills. Â Yup, there is a hammer up there.
April 15, 2025
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I love this hike on Maple Mountain, starting on the Blue trail going down and along the Yellow trail along the ocean. I decided to lead this hike today for the OCV and Island Mountain Ramblers. Instead of following the Yellow till the end and then up to the Blue, I have found a way up through the ridges and forest to the Blue Trail.
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April 5, 2025
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I was suppose to lead a hike to Bald Mountain in Youbou on Sunday, but looking at the weather forecast I switched to Saturday and I am glad we did.
We hiked up to the tower and beyond to that beautiful view with Heather Mountain under a lot of snow. 8 hikers we were, and we all had the same speed for a wonderful hike.
We met a few people on the trail, but not many. 13 km 600m of elevation gain was a good days worth. Thanks for joining me.
March 30, 2025
~ submitted by Mary Hof
Today I led hikers from three different groups on Mt. Prevost, some never having been there. Outdoor Club of Victoria, the Ramblers and Cowichan Hikers. 10 strong hikers. I even took them to a hidden waterfall, none had been there.
Good hiking weather, wind a little strong at times, but a beautiful day to enjoy the beauty around us, visit with friends, and learn all about what these awesome hikers are up too.Â
March 2, 2025
~ submitted by Mary Hof
It was a beautiful day to do a hike, meeting new Ramblers. The group kept a good pace. Parts of this hike are seldom used so it was nice to show people the huge rocks that are along the trail.
The hike was 4.5 hours with an elevation gain of 650m. Thanks for the opportunity to lead.
