Backpacking Landslide Lake – Elk River Trail 24-25 Aug 2013

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Activity backpacking
Destination Landslide Lake – Elk River Trail
Date Saturday-Sunday, 24-25 August 2013
Trip Coordinator Debbie Quigg
Contact Info 3710, qioutdoorclub@gmail.com
Description 11 km each way
Meeting Place Quadra ferry
Departure Time 08:00
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs $10 per night per person camping fee
Trip limits none
Dogs? no
Notes: 1 hour drive to trailhead. Second campsite is 9.1 km in.
Landslide Lake is named after a huge landslide caused by the 1946 earthquake.

Trip Photos – hiking Cortes 22-23 June 2013

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On Saturday, six members hiked into Carrington Bay, checked out the narrows to the lagoon at a low tide and the campground.  Everyone continued on the Rave On trail to the Grandmothers’ Grove for lunch.  It’s a great forest with lots of old growth cedar, moss and bracket fungi.  After visiting the Gorge Harbour Marina, three returned to Quadra and the others stayed at the newly renovated campground at Smelt Bay Provincial Park.

Sunday dawned clear and calm at Smelt Bay.  The group hiked up Green Mountain for excellent views in all directions and took a side trip to Nutshell Lake, a lily pond/bog with some unusual plants in the area.  With more time and energy, the group carried on to Easter Bluff, a quick hike to great views to the east, and then on to Brigitte’s and Hank’s Beach.  There was even time for a walk on the beach at Seavista.

hiking Cortes 22-23 June 2013

 

Trip Photos – Kayak Course Quadra 15-16 June 2013

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Six members took the Paddle Canada Level 1 course from Albert Keller of Coast Mountain Expeditions.  The weather was great for the course and the water temperature at the lakes was surprisingly warm.  The first day at Mine Lake focussed on strokes and rescues; the second day near Surge Narrows concentrated on safety, trip planning, braces and rescues.  There was only one unplanned capsize!

It is surprisingly hard to get back into a kayak from the water if you’ve never tried it.  But it becomes much easier after training and practice.

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Kayak Course Quadra 15-16 June 2013

Trip Photos – Mitlenatch Island 7 June 2013

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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

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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

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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

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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

Backpacking Della Falls 9-12 Aug 2013

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Activity backpacking
Destination Della Falls
Date Friday-Monday, 9-12 August
Trip Coordinator Will laVigne
Contact Info 250-203-3530 or  willlavigne@hotmail.com   Please contact the trip coordinator before 9 July if you are interested in this trip.
Description Drive to Port Alberni.  Park and get a ride to boat then one hour boat ride to trailhead.  Hike to falls is 16 km which is a 300 metre gentle uphill climb.  Intermediate hike which can take 7 hours.There will be a 2 hr hike from base of falls to Love Lake for the best view of Della Falls.Third day afternoon boat ride back then home.Overall plan- 1st day get part way or if all goes well be at Falls, 2nd day get to Falls and trip to Love Lake for view, 3rd day early am start back. Also this could be done in 4 days but that needs to be determined prior to leaving Quadra. I would prefer to do it in three days.
Meeting Place Quadra ferry
Departure Time 6:15 or 7:05 ferry
Difficulty
 Mostly intermediate
Costs Ferry plus, $10 to park car on boat owners property or park free where boat is, $125.00 per person for roundtrip.
Trip limits 3-4 people; 5 at the most.
Dogs? no
Notes: Issues or concerns: no bear cache — need to bring rope; there can be bears. Mice like the tips of camelbacks and try to get in tents. Cable car crossing. There can be wasp nests on the trail and that’s not good for the 2nd or 3rd person.I have tentatively setup the boat ride and will get feedback from someone who is planning on going the week before.  There is info on the web and it is accurate according to a source.  If there is interest please contact Will ASAP, to figure out timelines for boat and hiking details.
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