Monthly Archives: August 2023

Hiking – Rousseau Ridge Loop – 13 Sept 2023

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Activity Hiking
Destination Rousseau Ridge Loop
Date 13 Sept, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Debbie Quigg
Contact Info dmquigg@gmail.com or 3710; please contact the coordinator in advance of the trip
Description We will start from the North Gowlland road and hike the Gowlland Harbour trail to Rousseau Ridge.  We will take a flagged route and logging road to circle back to the Gowlland Harbour trail and back to the vehicles.  This is an interesting route over open bluffs with great views.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay store parking lot to convoy to the trailhead
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Moderate
Costs None
Trip limits 10
Dogs? No
Notes: Bring lunch and bring hiking poles if you use them.  We will not do this trip in poor weather.

Trip Report – Kanish Bay Paddle – 22 Aug 2023

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Four paddlers were treated to a very nice day of paddling on Kanish Bay. We started out early at Granite Bay to take advantage of the tides and headed off by 0900 on a cool morning. Last year CCW, this year we took the CW (clockwise) route around the bay. With little wind and an ebbing tide, we arrived at the tidal flats tucked in between Bodega Pt and an unnamed island. A short break here allowed us time to cross the beach and take in the view of upper Discovery Passage. Back on the water and passing between the last two islands of the Chained Islets, we headed across the western end of Kanish Bay with our sights set on Granite Point, 3.2 km away. At the point, the waters were calm and the sun much warmer so we just kept going until 15 minutes later we had a bit of a view down Okisollo Channel! Time to turn back… we meandered down the northern shore of the bay, visited the pictographs cliff and then stopped for lunch at Ashlar Creek, a rather rocky and difficult landing spot, but sunny and warm with a big view of the Passage and Vancouver Is.

The tide aided our afternoon efforts by starting to flood, and with the Chum jumping here and there we were soon at Orchard Bay and once again fantasizing about a couple of nights of camping in this very nice part of the area. (This was to have been today’s goal, but too few signed up for the planned camping trip). A family of Loons and a lone Red-necked Grebe were spotted on the bay. We explored for a few minutes and then headed back to Granite Bay and our take out. (17.8 km; 5½ hours.)

Vic 

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Kayaking – Kanish Bay – 22 Aug 2023

Hiking – Tsa-Kwa-Luten area – 30 Aug 2023

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Activity Hiking and Social
Destination Tsa Kwa Luten and surrounds
Date 30 Aug, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Valerie van Veen
Contact Info 250 285 2329, text 778 242 5774, vvv@qisland.ca
Description “End of an era” social … we will walk north along shore to Cape Mudge village, return to walk the TKL trails through the woods on the bluff, returning to TKL for brunch/ lunch.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay store to carpool; or Lighthouse parking Lot
Departure Time 9:10 Heriot Bay store, 9:30 Lighthouse parking lot
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs Lunch at TKL
Trip limits None
Dogs? Owner’s decision for this event.
Notes: One more time to enjoy TKL trails ..and lunch at the Lodge😄 must confirm participation by Tuesday eve so I can make a reservation if needed.

Kayaking – QCove to Smiths Rd- 5 Sept 2023

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Postponed to Sept. 6th, Wednesday

Activity Kayaking
Destination QCove to Smiths Road Shore Access
Date 5 6 Sept, Tuesday
Trip Coordinator Vic Gladish
Contact Info vicgladish@gmail.com; 250-287-0459 text; or phone 250-285-2111.
Description This paddle trip involves either a shuttle or a drop off/pick up.
We will put in at the boat launch or nearby beach and paddle south to the bottom end of Quadra Island (Cape Mudge) and then up the eastern shore to the shore access at Smiths Rd.
Meeting Place QCove boat launch at 1000
Departure Time On the water by 1030
Difficulty
 Moderate due to possible wind and strong currents. The paddle could take 4 hrs including short breaks.
Costs Parking and/ or boat launch – $4
Trip limits 8
Dogs? No
Notes: This outing requires that each paddler arrange to be dropped off at the put in and picked up at the take out. Alternatively, a shuttle could be worked out to reconnect drivers and cars.
Ocean going kayaks that meet club and coast guard safety standards are required.

Trip Report – Nugedzi Lakes and Views – 16 Aug 2023

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Since it was forecast to be another hot August day, we decided to beat the heat and start early – 7:30.  So eight of us began the long hike uphill at 18°C.  Although the creek was dry, we crossed on the new bridge.  After stopping briefly at the unofficial viewpoint looking northeast, we continued on the trail past the Lily Pond and noted the low water level and that the usually marshy areas were completely dry.  The viewpoint to the southeast had good visibility over Rebecca Spit and the Salish Sea.  We continued along the undulating trail to Nugedzi Lake, and even though it was only 10:00 am, we had lunch and several went swimming.  The water was warm.  After the leisurely break, we ventured on to the western overlook up Discovery Passage and toward Vancouver Island.  From there we noted the smoke and clouds from the fire at Mt. Con Reid in Strathcona Park.

Turning back, we detoured to Little Nugedzi Lake, yet another picturesque lake on a beautiful day.  From there we began the long-feeling trek back across Nugedzi Plateau and down the steep logging road to the vehicles.  Then up to 26°C.  (11 km, 5¼ hours)

Norris

Thanks to Neil and Norris for the photos

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Hiking – Nugedzi Lakes and Views – 16 Aug 2023