This outing was originally scheduled for the week of January 18th
| Activity | Snowshoeing |
| Destination | Mt. Washington nordic |
| Date | 8 Feb |
| Trip Coordinator | Valerie van Veen |
| Contact Info | Vvv@qisland.ca, 250 285 2329; 778 242 5774 |
| Description | Never snowshoed and would like to try, or want to get back into winter sport mode… this trip to the Paradise Meadow trails at Mt Washington is for you. These trails are all maintained, tracked (thus the charge) and well-signed so all we have to do is enjoy ourselves. The trails wind through woods and over the meadows, with beautiful views to the surrounding mountains, and vary from easy and mostly flat to more hills. We will start with the easy trail, doing more if/as the group wishes. Weather permitting, we will stop for a lunch break on the trail, bring lunch and a waterproof sit-upon as we will be sitting in snow. And be sure to bring water…snowshoeing at altitude is a good workout, even on the easier trails. Snowshoe rentals and a cafeteria at Raven Lodge, the Nordic centre. Bring poles if you wish. Expect to be back on the 4:30 ferry. |
| Meeting Place | QI Ferry terminal, carpooling to be determined |
| Departure Time | 9 am ferry *** note new schedule will be in effect on the 18th! |
| Difficulty |
Easy trail to start |
| Costs | Transportation costs and trail pass, adult $13, Snowshoe rental, full day, $21. |
| Trip limits | None |
| Dogs? | No |
| Notes: | MUST confirm interest in this trip by Monday Feb 6 at 5 pm. If you are renting, consider booking ahead on the Mt W website (call me if you have trouble navigating their site) You will need waterproof, comfortable boots or hiking boots and gaiters, or you can rent gaiters as well. Bring your own poles if you wish. Please contact me if you have not snowshoed , or have not snowshoed at Mt W, before and have any questions or concerns about this trip. |
Quadra Island Outdoor Club 