Trip Photos – Mitlenatch Island 7 June 2013

Eight members took an impromptu trip to Mitlenatch Island Nature Reserve.  They travelled from Heriot Bay to Mitlenatch aboard the sailboat Knot Again under mostly sunny skies and moderate southeast breeze.  The group walked the trails on the island nature reserve, talked with the resident naturalists and took lots of photos.  There were Stellar Sea Lions on a nearby islet, many tiger lilies and other wild flowers in bloom, and Sea Gulls mating and nesting.  If you are interested in participating in a repeat of this trip, please e-mail to qioutdoorclub@gmail.com

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Trip Photos – Hiking Nugedzi 2 June 2013

Six people and two dogs hiked to Nugedzi Lakes.  The day was sunny with northwest wind and a perfect temperature for hiking.  There have been a lot of trees blown down in the Nugedzi – Mt. Seymour area over the winter, so progress was a bit slow, but there were no major obstacles.  The trail committee has cleared most of the problems on this trail and flagged detours around the rest. The group had lunch at the lakes and made the side trip to the viewpoint past the beaver ponds on the way down.

Hiking Nugedzi 2 June 2013

Trip Photos – Kayak Quathiaski Cove 26May2013

Five paddlers enjoyed an outing on Quathiaski Cove on May 26.  It was mostly sunny with a light southeast breeze.  The day came with very big tides and currents, which made for interesting paddling even in the relatively sheltered waters of the Cove.  We explored the Cove and enjoyed the pony on Grouse Island, sea urchins, Harlequin ducks, and baby jellyfish.

Kayak Quathiaski Cove 26May2013

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Trip Photos – Hike Hyacinthe Point and Ridge 18May2013

Eight hikers took advantage of the Kellerhal’s generous offer to hike on their 160 acre property.  The route followed mossy bluffs over Raven Crag and out toward Hyacinthe Point with great views of Hyacinthe Bay, Sutil Channel, and Chinese Mountains.  The lunch stop at Coast Mountain lookout added views to the east.  We also walked to the pond, the beach and the old Schoolhouse.  Rolf and Heather provided excellent commentary about the history and natural history of the area.

Hike Hyacinthe Point and Ridge 18May2013