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Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to organize car-pools and to sign the waiver. Sorry, no dogs allowed on club hikes.
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Sun Mar 14
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MOUNT ELMA CROSSOVER TRIP, 8 AM, Courthouse, Tim Penney, 250-337-8363, moderate to strenuous snowshoeing, depending on snow conditions -if it's not a good clear day, another trip will still go ahead, $6 |
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Wed Mar 17
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COMOX ECOLOGICAL RESERVE, 9 AM, Harmston Ave., Bill Brown, 250-334-1627, easy to moderate hiking (all trail), from Forbidden Fish Hatchery, $3 |
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Sun Mar 21
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PUNTLEDGE RIDGE BIKE TRAILS, 8 AM, Courthouse, Linda Hamilton, 250-890-1023, long day, moderate to strenuous hiking (all trail) with (some steep sections), 18 km, 600 m elev gain, bring plenty of water, about 6 hours from trail head back to car, $3 |
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Sat Mar 27
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“LEARNING THE ROPES”, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, all about ropes and knots for novice and experienced Peter Rothermel 1-250-752-2529 email prother@telus.net |
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Wed Mar 31
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COURTENAY URBAN HIKE, 10 AM, Puntledge Park, 1st Street, Jackie Gray, 250-331-0313, moderate hiking (all trail), Forest and river trails with spring flowers in West Courtenay. 3 to 4 hours, lunch by the river. |
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Sun Apr 04
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DRABBLE VALLEY SNOWSHOE, 8 AM, Courthouse, William Wright, 250-897-3953, moderate snowshoeing (trail & off-trail) with (some bushwacking, stream crossing), 15 km, 200 m elev gain, Travel South from Strathcona Parkway Km 13 towards Pearse Lake... Lunch and / or turn around time is no later than 1 pm. Alternate trip possible, if weather's a factor, $6 |
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Sun Apr 11
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RIPPLE ROCK TRAIL, 8 AM, Courthouse, Jenny Schum, 250-338-1653, easy hiking (all trail), North of Campbell River, $10 |
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Wed Apr 14
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MELDA BUCHANAN MEMORAIL HIKE, 8:15 AM for 9 AM ferry, Harmston Ave., Terry Fright, 250-339-7714, easy hiking (all trail), Low tide hike to Sandy (Tree) Island. Phone after April 1st., $6 + ferry |
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Sun Apr 18
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3 FALLS, 8 AM, Courthouse, William Wright, 250-897-3953, moderate hiking (some off-trail) with (some bushwacking, some steep sections, stream crossing), 15 km, 100 m elev gain, An upstream loop that encompasses Stotan, Brown's and Nymph Falls, which should take 7-8 hrs (including lunch), $2 |
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Sun Apr 25
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ROSEWALL CREEK, 8:30 AM, Courthouse, Janet Beggs, 250-338-8845, easy hiking (all trail), 10 km, Light work party & easy hike to falls., $7 |
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Wed Apr 28
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ONE SPOT TRAIL, 9 AM, Harmston Ave., Krista Kaptein, 250-338-9962, easy hiking (all trail), 14 km, $1 |
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Sat May 01
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GEAR SWAP, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, in support of local ground search and rescue group -Watch for dates |
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Sun May 02
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TRENT RIVER AREA HIKE, 8 AM, Courthouse, Chris Carter, 250-335-1723, moderate hiking (all trail), Trailhead Hatton Rd. 8:15AM, $3 |
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Sun May 09
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ARROWSMITH LOOKOUT & CPR TRAIL, 7:30 AM, Courthouse, Linda Hamilton, 250-890-1023, long day, strenuous hiking (all trail), 1000 m elev gain, bring plenty of water, $18 |
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Wed May 12
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NUGDEZI LAKE (QUADRA), 8:30 AM for 9:30 ferry, Harmston Ave., Terry Fright, 250-339-7714, moderate hiking (all trail), $10 + ferry |
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Sat May 15
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MT.ARROWSMITH SNOW NOSE ROUTE C3/4, 8:00am, Whiskey Creek gas station - Port Alberni Hwy, Tom Carter, 250-954-2345, long day, strenuous mountaineering (mainly off-trail) with (many steep sections, some rock bands, lots of exposure), 10 km, 750 m elev gain, 5 people max, Needed:
crampons,iceaxe,helmet.Experience on steep exposed
snow and rock essential, $gas share from Whiskey Creek-$6 |
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Sun May 16
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TBA, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, moderate hiking, Trip leader needed |
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Tue May 18
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RUTH MASTER 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, 5:30 to 8 PM, Filberg Seniors Centre Convention Hall, Pam Munroe, 250-338-0187, Bring a potluck appetizer and join in the celebration of this legend of the Comox Valley. Also bring your hero spoon if you have been so honored.
Anyone wanting to help with the event ... more, $By donation |
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Mon May 24
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FLORES ISLAND, Geoff Brameld, 250-339-4345, backpack, moderate hiking (all trail), 16 people max, call at least 3 weeks prior, $100 |
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Sun May 23
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OYSTER RIVER, 8 AM, Courthouse, Bill Brown, 250-334-1627, easy hiking (all trail) with (some bushwacking, stream crossing), 10 km, $6 |
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Wed May 26
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GOOSE SPIT TO KYE BAY, 8:30 AM, Harmston Ave., Krista Kaptein, 250-338-9962, easy hiking (all trail), 15 km, $2 |
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Sun May 30
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ALONE MTN, 8 AM, Courthouse, Otto Winnig, 250-334-2370, moderate hiking (all trail), $10 |
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Sat Jun 05
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MT. ARRROWSMITH WEST RIDGE/NOSE DESCENT C4, 8:00am, Whiskey Creek gas station Port Alberni hwy, Tom Carter, 250-954-2345, long day, strenuous mountaineering (mainly off-trail) with (many steep sections, some rock bands, lots of exposure), 8 km, 800 m elev gain, 6 people max, Lots of steep scrambling,some steep snow, a rappel descent of the Nose.
Needed: crampons,iceaxe,helmet,harness,rappel gear,and experience of their use., $gas share from Whiskey Creek-$5 |
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Sun Jun 06
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PORT ALBERNI LOG TRAIN TRAIL, 7 AM, Courthouse, Sandra Crawford, 250-218-8087, long day, moderate hiking (all trail), $20 |
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Wed Jun 09
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CUMBERLAND LOOKOUT, 9 AM, Harmston Ave., William Wright, 250-897-3953, easy hiking (all trail), 15 km, 250 m elev gain, $3 |
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Sat Jun 12
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Mon Jun 14
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VANCOUVER ISLAND SPINE TRAIL RELAY, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, hiking (some off-trail), passing thru the Courtenay/ Cumberland Area looking for some members for the Mt. Washington to Comox Lake Route and over the Beaufort Range -more info to follow |
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Sun Jun 13
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INDIANHEAD PASS LOOKOUT, 7 AM, Courthouse, William Wright, 250-897-3953, long day, strenuous hiking (all trail) with (some bushwacking, some steep sections), 25 km, 500 m elev gain, Circle across the Eastern flanks of Forbidden Plateau, via Ash Pond and returning by the Drabble Lakes, $6 |
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Sun Jun 20
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BOSTON RIDGE, 8 AM, Courthouse, Linda Hamilton, 250-890-1023, long day, strenuous hiking (all trail), $6 |
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Wed Jun 23
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MT. GEOFFREY, HORNBY ISLAND, 8 AM for 9 AM ferry, Harmston Ave., Krista Kaptein, 250-338-9962, long day, easy to moderate hiking (all trail), 260 m elev gain, Leave Hornby on 4 pm. ferry., $8 + ferry |
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Sun Jun 27
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MT JOAN (BEAUFORT RANGE), 7 AM, Courthouse, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, strenuous hiking (all trail), 1510 m elev gain, need 4 X 4 for last 3 km -115 km road trip, $20 |
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Thu Jul 01
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Sun Jul 04
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THE MISTHORNS VIA FLOWER RIDGE-C4, 8;00am, Flower Ridge trail parking lot-Buttle Lake, Tom Carter, 250-954-2345, backpack, strenuous mountaineering (trail & off-trail) with (many steep sections, some rock bands, lots of exposure), 30 km, 1700 m elev gain, 8 people max, Needed:ice axe,crampons,helmet,harness,rappel gear.
Experience of steep snow and rappelling
Approach and return via Flower Ridge
Contact by phone at least one month before trip, $$0 + your own transpo-food-fuel |
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Sun Jul 04
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MT GINGER GOODWIN, 8 AM, Courthouse, Otto Winnig, 250-334-2370, moderate hiking (all trail), 900 m elev gain, $10 |
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Wed Jul 07
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TSOLUM RIVER, 8 AM, Harmston Ave., Bucky Buchanan, 250-339-0522, easy hiking (all trail), 10 km, follows hydro right of way for short distance
lunch at swimming hole
last year encountered frog migration., $3 |
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Sun Jul 11
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MAUD ISLAND (QUADRA), 7:30 AM FOR 8:30 FERRY, Courthouse, Krista Kaptein, 250-338-9962, long day, easy to moderate hiking (all trail), 18 km, Bring swimsuit. Leave Quadra on 5:50 pm ferry., $10 + ferry |
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Sun Jul 18
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DAYHIKE TO CASTLECRAIG MTN, 6 AM, Courthouse, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, long day, strenuous hiking (all trail), 800 m elev gain, access by Cruickshank River 86km driving; need 4X4, Depends on road and weather conditions, $12 |
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Wed Jul 21
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COMOX LOGGING ROAD URBAN HIKE, 9:30 AM, Harmston Ave., Pam Munroe, 250-338-0187, easy hiking (all trail) |
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Sun Jul 25
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JIM MITCHELL, THELWOOD, GREENWOOD LAKES, Karl Stevenson, backpack, moderate canoeing (all trail), canoe & hike 4WD required; call 3 weeks ahead 250-218-2397 |
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Sun Aug 01
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TBA, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, moderate hiking, Trip leader needed |
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Wed Aug 04
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ALLEN LAKE CIRCLE, 9 AM, Harmston Ave., Bucky Buchanan, 250-339-0522, moderate hiking (all trail) with (many steep sections), $3 |
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Sun Aug 08
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BUTTLE LAKE ANNUAL CAMPOUT, 1 PM, Driftwood Bay Group Campsite, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, Arrive anytime after 1 pm on Friday. Will have day hikes for Sat. Hike, swim, canoe, fish, $15 /unit |
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Sun Aug 15
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MIRREN LAKE HIKE, 7 AM, Courthouse, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, moderate hiking (all trail), 400 m elev gain, 80 km round trip Need 4x4 Depends on road and weather conditions, $10 |
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Wed Aug 18
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TRENT RIVER, 8 AM, Harmston Ave., Chris Carter, 250-335-1723, easy hiking (all trail), up the river bed hike, $5 |
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Sun Aug 22
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TBA, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, moderate hiking, Trip leader needed |
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Wed Aug 25
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MORT LAKE QUADRA ISLAND, 8:30 AM for 9:30 ferry, Harmston Ave., Brian Allaert, 250-338-5452, easy to moderate hiking (all trail), $12 + ferry |
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Sun Aug 29
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CENTURY SAM LAKE, 8 AM, Courthouse, Geoff Brameld, 250-339-4345, moderate hiking (all trail), $12 |
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Wed Sep 01
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MT. WASHINGTON MINE, 9 AM, Harmston Ave., Bucky Buchanan, 250-339-0522, easy hiking, 12 km, 350 m elev gain, mostly old logging roads
good views of Beauforts and Straight of Georgia
good berry picking, $6 |
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Sun Sep 05
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TBA, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, moderate hiking, Trip leader needed |
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Sun Sep 12
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TBA, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, moderate hiking, Trip leader needed |
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Wed Sep 15
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NEWCASTLE ISLAND, Chris Carter, 250-335-1723, easy hiking (all trail), phone for details 1 week ahead |
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Sun Sep 19
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LAKE BEAUTIFUL, 8 AM, Courthouse, Jenny Schum, 250-338-1653, moderate hiking (all trail), $10 |
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Sun Sep 26
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CAPES LAKE, 8 AM, Courthouse, Tim Penney, 250-337-8363, moderate hiking (all trail), $12 |
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Wed Sep 29
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TBA, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, moderate hiking, Trip leader needed |
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Sun Oct 03
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TBA, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, moderate hiking, Trip leader needed |
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Sun Oct 10
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TBA, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, moderate hiking, Trip leader needed |
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Wed Oct 13
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TBA, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101, moderate hiking, Trip leader needed |
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Sun Oct 17
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SEAL BAY PARK, 9 AM, Bates Rd., Otto Winnig, 250-334-2370, easy hiking (all trail) |
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Sat Oct 30
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POTLUCK, 6 - 10 PM, Florence Filberg Centre, Evergreen Lounge, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101 |
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Sun Jan 23
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TRIP LEADERS MEETING, 7 PM, TBA, Ken Rodonets, 250-336-2101 |
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