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Trip Report – Village Bay Main – 30 Dec 2022

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Nine of us set out in rain gear for this rainy-day walk.  As it turned out, it didn’t rain.  And it wasn’t even windy.  It was just a simple, pleasant walk in the woods on a quiet logging road: Village Bay Main.  There were a few alders fallen across the road, but no problems.  We took the short trail that connects to the logging road which accesses the Shellaligan trail system and then returned to the vehicles.  After that, we made a quick visit to the big Douglas fir trees near pole 37 on Valdez Road.  (7.4 km; 2 hours, plus 200 m and 10 minutes for the tree)

Norris

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Hiking – A Logging Road – 30 Dec 2022

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Kayaking – Bays and Bretons – 1 Feb 2023

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This trip has been cancelled due to poor weather.

Activity Paddling
Destination Bays and Bretons
Date 1 Feb 2023, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Vic Gladish
Contact Info 250-285-2111; or 250-287-0459 text
Description This might be our only club paddle for the winter! Let’s call it Groundhog Day. After putting in at the Len Rd shore access we’ll paddle the bays working our way to Breton Island for hot drinks and snacks (in the sun!). The return trip could take us on a beeline to Herriot Island and back to the take out.
Meeting Place Len Rd
Departure Time 1000 hrs at put in and on the water by 1030.
Difficulty
 Easy to medium depending on weather.
Costs None
Trip limits None
Dogs? No
Notes: This outing is for fully equipped and experienced paddlers due to the season. Bring a lunch and hot drinks.

Hiking – Eagle Ridge and Blindman’s Bluff – 9 Jan 2023

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This trip is FULL

Activity Hiking
Destination Eagle Ridge and Blindman’s Bluff
Date 9 Jan 2023, Monday
Trip Coordinator Les Hand
Contact Info 250-285-2029 or lhquadra@gmail.com
Description We will do Eagle Ridge which has wetlands and views of Discovery Passage then Blindman’s Bluff which has more open views south. This is a great hike for viewing the east side of Quadra.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay Store
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Moderate
Costs
Trip limits 10
Dogs? O.K. but must not run back and forth through group.
Notes: Please contact coordinator 2 days prior as things may change due to weather.
Bring lunch and and gear for weather.

Hiking – A Logging Road – 30 Dec 2022

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Activity Hiking
Destination A Logging Rd
Date 30 Dec, Friday
Trip Coordinator Norris Weimer
Contact Info norris.weimer@ualberta.ca or 3710  
Description This is an easy walk in the woods.  We will walk a logging road which connects the Bold Point/Surge Narrows Rd and Valdez Rd.  It is in the Shellaligan/Village Bay area, but not really part of the trails there.  It is relatively flat and straight.  No views, but it’s probably going to be a rainy day anyway.  This can be done as an out-and-back or a walk through with a car shuffle.  Or part of the Shellaligan trail system could be added, depending on the weather and the group.  Out-and-back would be about 7 km.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay parking lot
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs None
Trip limits None
Dogs?  
Notes: Expecting rain.  Bring gear for the weather and maybe a snack or lunch .

Trip Report – Cape Mudge Trails – 21 Dec 2022

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The hike that was originally scheduled was postponed because the cold, snow and ice made it impractical.  We substituted a much easier outing at a lower elevation to avoid the sketchy trail conditions.  It was great to have 10 people participate on short notice for this solstice hike with some excellent sunshine and views.  We met at the Cape Mudge Lighthouse parking and walked near the shore to the Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge and into the forest to the east.  After crossing the dramatic canyon, we came out on sunny, snowy bluffs with great views of Wilby Shoal and Georgia Strait.  We circled back into the forest, crossing the creek and following along the west side of the canyon. 

After returning to the Lighthouse, most of us carried on along the Discovery Passage shoreline. The trail passes through a campground and continues north along the shore to the Cape Mudge village.  There are great views and trees along the way.  The wind was quite bracing, but it was mostly invigorating.   

These trails are on the lands of the We Wai Kai nation and we thank them for letting us and others use them.  7.3 km; 2 hours

Debbie

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Hiking – Cape Mudge Trails – 21 Dec 2022

Hiking – Cape Mudge Trails – 21 Dec 2022

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Activity Hiking
Destination Cape Mudge trails
Date 21 Dec, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Debbie Quigg
Contact Info dmquigg@gmail.com or 3710  
Description Starting at the lighthouse we will walk to Tsa-Kwa-Luten.  From there we will hike the forest and bluff trail. After returning to the lighthouse we can walk to the village along the shore.  This will be about two hours if we do both short hikes.
Meeting Place Cape Mudge lighthouse parking lot
Departure Time 13:00
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs None
Trip limits None
Dogs?  
Notes: Come prepared for the cold and snow on the ground.

Trip Report – ERT Loop – 14 Dec 2022

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We had 10 for this quite long, unusual walk through Campbell River.  Unfortunately the original organizer, Vic, wasn’t feeling well, but wanted the trip to go ahead.  After taking the 9:00 ferry, we walked through town to the ERT (Elk River Timber) trail head and then followed this level route, which feels quite remote even though it is in the city.  Some of the forest is slated for development, so that may change.  There was some hard compacted snow under foot, which was being plowed as we walked.  The ERT leads directly into the Beaverlodge Lands.  There are many well marked trails through this forest and we didn’t have a firmly defined route.  The vague plan was to cross the major road further north and continue through residential areas down to Willow Point.  However, some combination of snow on the side trails and general inattention resulted in us exiting the forest near the Hilchey Rd intersection, so we walked down that noisy, urban road, where the side walks were mostly unshovelled.  

Most of us went for lunch at Daves’ Bakery, where the sandwiches are excellent.  Half of the group decided not to walk back to the ferry, with four taking the bus, which was a first for everyone.  The remaining five walked back along the sea walk paralleling Discovery Passage.  This was snow-free, easy walking along a developed promenade.  This walking group returned to Quadra on the 2:30 ferry.  For the Outdoor Club this is a very unique and varied hike. (11.4 km; 2¾  hours to Daves’ Bakery and 7.1 km and 1½ hours from there to the ferry terminal)  

Debbie  
 
Thanks to Norris and Rob for the photos
 

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Hiking – ERT Trail – 14 Dec 2022

Hiking – Rebecca Spit – 2 Jan 2023

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Activity Hiking
Destination Rebecca Spit Hot Chocolate Walk
Date 2 January 2023, Monday
Trip Coordinator Valerie Van Veen
Contact Info 250 285 2329 vvv@qisland.ca
Description HAPPY NEW YEAR walk … celebrate the New Year with a brisk, short walk with old, and new, friends…. We will meet at the “Sasquatch” parking lot, second right turn after the Provincial Park Info Board to east side parking lot (call if you need help with these directions). We will walk north to the end of the Spit, then south, through the campground to Heriot Bay Road, then back to our cars for snacks/refreshments. A “Hot Chocolate” Walk … you are welcome to bring any Christmas leftovers for sharing.
Meeting Place “Sasquatch” parking lot
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs None
Trip limits None
Dogs? Must not run through group; must be under control; dogs and owners will go ahead of group
Notes: Must confirm with coordinator by SUNDAY, 9 pm; cancelled if dangerous driving conditions or weather.  Coordinator will notify registered participants by 9 am Monday morning if trip cancelled.

Hiking – Kay du Bois Loop – 30 Jan 2023

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Activity Hiking
Destination Kay du Bois trail
Date 30 January 2023, Monday
Trip Coordinator Amanda
Contact Info mandy.weinerman@gmail.com
Description Starting at entrance to Kay du Bois we will turn at the big tree, heading up the hill, passing through the forest to do a loop back to Fir road and returning back to Smith.
Meeting Place At end of Smith road at Kay du Bois trailhead
Departure Time 11:00
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs None
Trip limits None
Dogs? No
Notes:  

Trip Report – Blenkin Park Trails – 7 Dec 2022

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Four people met at the community centre parking lot for a walk around the trails. There was still a few inches of snow on the trails, and although it was quite wet snow, it was not too slippery for a good walk. Starting on the Homestead Trail, we left from the batting cage, heading towards Smokey’s  Trail. At the Blackjack Trail corner we headed to the community centre trail and made our way back and forth on the connector trails towards the firehall access. At this point we made our way back on the Homestead Trail to the parking lot.  All in all it was a pleasant 2 hour walk. (6.5 km)

Brent

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