Summer Camp 2012

Building on the past two years of tent camps, in 2012 (our section’s centennial year) we’re pleased to offer a truly amazing mountain experience – a week in a hidden alpine valley in the mountains of northern Vancouver Island. Yes folks, if you liked the Alava-Bate area, then you are going to LOVE the McKelvie Basin. Perched high above the Tahsis River, camped at Nichol Lake (850m), we will be surrounded by a ring of rock ridges that offer superb hiking above the tree line, plus a chance to climb new summits. As far as we know, no one has spent time in this alpine gem.

Logistics: 14-15 people per week. Bring your own tent. Share the 2 large dome tents that serve as cooking/eating and drying/storage areas. All general camp equipment supplied. Self catered. Self guided. Helicopter fly in and out from Tahsis Village. For further information, contact Rick Hudson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cost $425 per person.

Dates: Sunday August 5 – 12 (waitlist), August 12 – 19 (waitlist) and August 19 – 26 (waitlist).

To reserve a place (first cheque, first reserved) contact Martin Hofmann at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and mail a cheque to him at Martin Hofmann, 1421 Gladstone Ave, Victoria, BC  V8R 1S2. On the back of the cheque, please state which week you want, and your ACC membership number.

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Location of 2012 summer camp

Perspective view of upstream region of 2012 summer camp