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Hiking – Shellaligan Loop – 24 Feb 2025

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Activity Hiking
Destination Shellaligan Loop
Date 24 Feb, Monday
Trip Coordinator Les Hand
Contact Info lhquadra@gmail.com  or 285-2029
Description We will drive out to Valdez Road and to the second parking spot. We will do the route counterclockwise. The first part is scrambling over some rocky bluffs so wear good shoes. We will possibly go down to the old oyster farm as well. Much of this trail is along the ocean shoreline so hopefully there will not be any snow. If there is a need to change the destination, I will contact anyone that has signed up.
Meeting Place Community Centre parking lot
Departure Time 10 am
Difficulty
 Moderate
Costs None
Trip limits 10
Dogs? OK but must not run back-and-forth through the group
Notes: Bring a lunch or snack as we will stop on the open area at the entrance to Village Bay if there is no wind. You may want to use poles on the steeper section.

Trip Report – Nymph Falls to Comox Lake – 27 Jan 2025

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This was a very popular hike because we had never done it before and the weather was beautiful and crisp.  Thirteen of us took the ferry and then drove to the Comox Valley, parking at the Nymph Falls Nature Park.  We briefly walked down stream along the Puntledge River to view the falls, with its rock ledges and wide span.  We then followed the well constructed and maintained trail upstream to the weir, past the islands, through the mature forest and meandering trail, arriving at the dam.

Conveniently, there were picnic tables mostly in the sun for our lunch.  We wandered out to the bridge on the Comox Main logging road for a narrow view of Comox Lake and watched a guy jump into the frigid January water.  We then turned back and mostly returned by the same route, with a few short-cuts.  The group enjoyed the great weather, easy walking, the new scenery and the sociability. 14.2 km; 4½ hours.

Debbie 

Thanks to Jim and Norris for the photos

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Hiking – Nymph Falls to Comox Lake – 27 Jan 2025

Multi-day Hiking – Powell River – 21-24 March 2025

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Activity Multi-day hiking
Destination Powell River
Date 21-24 March 2025, Friday to Monday
Trip Coordinator Louise Squire
Contact Info 306 539 3813 or lsquire@sasktel.net  Anyone who is interested MUST contact the coordinator by March 1.
Description Multi-day hiking excursion in Powell River.
Day hikes only.
More details to follow, but feel free to call or email at anytime.
Meeting Place TBD
Departure Time TBD
Difficulty Moderate
Dogs No
Trip Limits 10
Costs Ferry to Powell River, meals and accommodations and any personal expenses.
Notes We are not trying to find a single accommodation for 10 people.  There will be more than one location for sleeping and eating.

Kayaking – Open Bay – Breton Islands – 2 April 2025

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This trip was previously scheduled for 12 March

Activity Kayaking
Destination Open Bay – Breton Islands
Date: 2 April, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Vic Gladish
Contact Info vicgladish@gmail.com; 250-287-0459
Description A spring paddle from Len Rd on a day with a big falling tide, Open Bay and among the Islets with a sunny, lunch stop on Breton Island.
Meeting Place 0930 at Len Road Shore Access
Departure Time 1000 on the water
Difficulty
 Moderate, considering the early season.
Costs Nil
Trip limits 8
Dogs? No
Notes: This trip will be weather dependent- a calm, sunny day is desirable. I will decide on Sunday Mar 30 after checking the forecast.
Sea kayaks only, equipped with spray skirt and safety gear. Please contact the coordinator if you have any questions about paddling or the suitability of your gear, or if you have not done a QIO club paddle yet.
Bring a hearty snack and a hot drink!

Snow – Mt. Washington – 6 Feb 2025

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This trip was cancelled

Activity Snowshoeing
Destination Mt. Washington
Date 6 Feb, Thursday
Trip Coordinator Louise Squire
Contact Info lsquire@sasktel.net or 306-539-3813
Description Mt Washington snowshoe excursion leaving from Raven Lodge through the meadows, passing by Battleship Lake and Helen MacKenzie Lake to return. Approx distance of 7.5 kmAs Thursday is Cortes guaranteed sailing, we will be taking the 8:30 ferry to Campbell River. Snowshoes can be rented if needed and there is a $16 day pass that is required.
Meeting Place Quathiaski Cove Ferry terminal
Departure Time 8:30 ferry.
Difficulty
 Moderate.
Costs Ferry, fuel and $16 Day Pass
Trip limits 10
Dogs? No
Notes: We will not go if rain is forecast at 1,000m. Bring lunch and gear appropriate for the weather.

Trip Report – Heriot Ridge Loop – 22 Jan 2025

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Twelve people and one dog hiked the Heriot Ridge Route on an overcast day.  We admired the views from the Heriot Ridge viewpoint and followed the undulating path through sparse forest and open, mossy bluffs.  The trail was very slippery in some places.  Most of the group had lunch on the last viewpoint, facing north with good views of Hyacinthe Bay. There were a few issues, which were a good heads-up to avoid complacency and to return to stricter protocols.  (Usually 5.8 km and 2 hours)

Norris

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Hiking – Heriot Ridge Loop – 22 Jan 2025

Trip Report – Little Black Dress-Silk Stocking loop – 15 Jan 2025

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Four of us hiked the loop Little Black Dress, Back Door, Silk Stockings (counter-clockwise) on an overcast, cool day.  The rocks were a bit slippery, but the moss was bright green, the bluffs lovely and the trail was in mostly good condition.  We enjoyed both of the old copper mining sites and artifacts.  Stopping for lunch on an open mossy bluff, we raised a glass to Diana while sharing some memories.  The loop took us twice by the forest lake with high water, an impressive beaver dam, but no sign of beavers.  (6.8 km; 3¼ hours)

Debbie

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Hiking – Little Black Dress-Silk Stocking Loop – 15 Jan 2025

Hiking – Heriot Ridge Loop – 22 Jan 2025

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Activity Hiking
Destination Heriot Ridge Loop
Date 22 Jan 2025, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Norris Weimer
Contact Info norris.weimer@ualberta.ca or 3710
Description We will do this hike counter-clockwise (probably) starting at the Thompson trailhead, then turning south over the undulating bluffs on the Heriot Ridge trail. This trail ends at a west-facing viewpoint and we will return on Hopespring Trail and roads to the vehicles
Meeting Place Thompson trailhead on Thompson Road.
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty Moderate (on some steep and potentially slippery bluffs)
Costs none
Trip limits 10
Dogs? Must not run through the group
Notes: Bring a lunch and gear for the weather.  Bring poles if you use them.

Hiking – Little Black Dress-Silk Stocking Loop – 15 Jan 2025

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Activity Hiking
Destination Little Black Dress and Silk Stocking Loop
Date 15 Jan 2025, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Debbie Quigg
Contact Info dmquigg@gmail.com or 3710
Description We will start at the Copperhead logging road and hike this counter-clockwise.  We will use mountain bike trails to travel through a variety of terrain with open bluffs, a good forest (and recent logging), old mining and a forest lake.  Very roughly 7 km and 3 hours with lunch
Meeting Place Community Centre parking lot or by arrangement
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty Moderate, with some steep sections and lots of undulating parts
Costs None
Trip limits 10
Dogs? Must not run through the group.
Notes Dress for the weather.  Bring lunch and poles if you use them.

Trip Report – Mt. Washington – 8 Jan 2025

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Seven of us put on snowshoes and wandered around the Mt. Washington official snowshoe trails in two groups, one more ambitious than the other.  The day was sunny and warm and the trees were raining as the snow in the trees melted.  There were the sounds of “tree bombs” around us as clumps of snow also fell out of the trees.

The more ambitious group did Rossiter’s Rise, Tree Beard, Crooked Creek, Lookout and some of Old Cabin Loop .  (7.3 km, 3.5 hours, 215m ascent)

Norris

Thanks to Jim and Norris for the photos

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Snow – Mt. Washington – 8 Jan 2025