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Trip Report – Kay du Bois Loop – 30 Jan 2023

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Ten intrepid January hikers set out from the WaWaKai end of the Kay Dubois trail. The sky was milky and made a white canopy, the air nippy, and there was a pretty frosting on the fir branches and icicles in the ditches.  Our group followed the trail that turned right at the big tree and looped up the hill, following the logging trails to meet eventually with Cedar Road. We returned via Smiths Road back to warm up at the cabin of 665 WaWaKai Road. Many thanks to all who joined in!  (6.3 km; 2 hours walking)

Amanda

Many thanks to Amanda for her warm hospitality and snacks.
 
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Note: Hair ice forms on moist, rotting wood from broadleaf trees when temperatures are slightly under 0 °C (32 °F) and the air is humid.  In the year 2015, German and Swiss scientists identified the fungus Exidiopsis effusa as key to the formation of hair ice.  [Wikipedia]

Hiking – Kay du Bois Loop – 30 Jan 2023

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Happy Hour Hike – Morte Lake – 7 Aug 2022

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Activity Happy Hour Hike
Destination Morte Lake conservancy from the logging road
Date 7 Aug, Sunday
Trip Coordinator Debbie Quigg
Contact Info debbie.quigg@ualberta.ca or 3710.  Please contact the coordinator by Friday evening.
Description We will drive to the gate for the Morte Lake conservancy and take the short walk up to the lake.  There are a few sites we can choose for a social happy hour, a great view and possibly a swim.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay Tru Value parking lot
Departure Time 15:45
Difficulty Easy
Costs none
Trip limits
Dogs?
Notes: Bring whatever you want.  Here are some possibilities: a snack, something to drink, a portable chair, a bathing suit.

Kayaking – Kayak Rescue Practice and Potluck – 13 July 2015

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 Postponed until warmer, sunnier weather!

Activity Kayaking and Potluck
Destination Rebecca Spit
Date 13 July 2015, Monday
Trip Coordinator TBA
Contact Info qioutdoorclub@gmail.com
Description This is really two events.  You can do either or both.  We will have a very unstructured kayak practice for bracing and rescues.  There will be no instruction and no gear provided, but we will help each other to practice these important skills.  Following the kayak practice, we will also have a potluck.  You don’t have to be a member to come to the potluck.
Meeting Place Rebecca Spit parking lot by the meadow
Departure Time 16:00 for the kayak practice.   17:30 for the potluck
Difficulty
 It will be what you make of it
Costs none
Trip limits none
Dogs? no
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Mushroom Cuisine Lovers Eat Local Wild!

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Mushroom Cuisine Lovers Eat Local Wild!

Mushroom Trail Chefs at our local restaurants are busy preparing delicious mushroom cuisine. Recipes were submitted  by Quadra Islanders. Each Chef selected  recipe/s to offer on their menu during the  weekends of: Oct 26 – 27 and  Nov 2 – 3.

Follow the Mushroom Trail, taste the mushroom delights! Plus – at that time you can place your name in a draw for a prize.  Participating restaurants are : HBI, Cafe Aroma, Gowlland Harbour Resort & Kameleon.

Congratulations to everyone who submitted such delicious  recipes. The chosen recipe winners are:

  • Barry Hodgson (Chanterelle Soup) served @ Gowlland Resort.
  • Joan Brears (Steak, Guinness & Chanterelle Pie) served at HBI.
  • Darcy Mitchell (Chanterelle & Walnut Pate) served at HBI
  • Smokey Dymny (Mushroom Burger) served @ Kameleon.

Huge thanks to the Chefs & the Restaurants for taking part in  this event!

Greatly appreciated,
The Quadra Island Mushroom & Outdoor Clubs

Social Rebecca Spit 24 July 2013

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Activity Potluck
Location Rebecca Spit
Date 24 July 2013, Rescheduled from 17 July.
Trip Coordinator Darcy Mitchell
Contact Info Call Darcy Mitchell at 285 2739 or email darcm@telus.net if you have any questions
Description Calling all QI Outdoor club members and guests to a Potluck Picnic Dinner at Rebecca Spit on Wednesday, July 24 starting at 5:00 p.m.   We’ll have a few kayaks on site, so if you’ve been wanting to try your hand at paddling, this is your chance!  Dinner starts at 6:00.  We’ll also have some short reports on club excursions to date and time to discuss your ideas and feedback on Club activities and plans.  AND – there will be a draw for a door prize, so be sure to bring family and friends!
Notes: If a postponement is needed, it will be posted here as a comment.

Social Rebecca Spit 17 July 2013

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Activity Potluck
Location Rebecca Spit
Date 17 July 2013
Trip Coordinator Darcy Mitchell
Contact Info Please call Darcy Mitchell at 285 2739 or email darcm@telus.net to let us know if you’re coming and if you can bring a kayak for others to try
Description Calling all QI Outdoor club members and guests to a Potluck Picnic Dinner at Rebecca Spit on Wednesday, July 17 starting at 5:00 p.m.   We’ll have a few kayaks on site, so if you’ve been wanting to try your hand at paddling, this is your chance!  Dinner starts at 6:30.  We’ll also have some short reports on club excursions to date and time to discuss your ideas and feedback on Club activities and plans.  AND – there will be a draw for a door prize, so be sure to bring family and friends!
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