 Date | End date | Location - grading |  Description | Contact |
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02.02.2013 |
03.02.2013 |
Mt Cain AST1 Youth |
Youth AVI training for 13 years and up. Teen specific course taught by IAG. Limited space, ACC members please contact Harry. |
Harry Steiner. steinerh@ telus.net. 2506526647 |
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10.06.2010 |
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Monthly Slide Show |
You 'n' Me, Members show photos from the last year |
Swan Lake Nature House, Doors open 7:00 |
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11.05.2013 |
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Leadership Workshop. SWAN LAKE 9am-4pm |
Workshop led by ACMG guru Brad Harrison. If you're currently a leader or thinking about leading a trip then use this chance to get an all-day free leadership course with one of ACC's most experienced guides. Swan Lame Nature Centre, 9 AM. Registry needed. |
Rick Hudson. rickhudson101@gmail.com Harald Steiner. steinerh@telus.net |
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30.04.2011 |
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Ice axe Workshop Mt Arrowsmith |
Workshop covers travel on steep snow and axe arrests. (This is NOT an ice-climbing workshop.) Bring axe, harness. Max 12 |
Sandy Briggs briggsag@uvic.ca 250 721 7163 |
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24.02.2011 |
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2680 Macdonald Drive E, Victoria |
Winter Social |
RSVP Tom and Pam Hall, hall.pnw@shaw.ca |
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17.04.2009 |
20.04.2009 |
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Winter skills course |
For details contact: Cliff Umpleby, cliff@islandalpineguides.com, 250-336-2870 |
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04.11.2011 |
06.11.2011 |
Victoria area |
Wilderness First Aid Course and CPR training; 24 hours instruction leading to: a one-year certificate for CPR; a three-year Wilderness First Aid certificate; and a Wilderness First Aid Kit supplied by Slipstream. Leonardo da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay Street (Corner of Bay and Wilson) Friday 6pm - 10pm Saturday 8am- 6pm Sunday 8am - 6pm Cost is $200, $90 reimbursable to members on completion of leading a club trip. |
Phee Hudson pheehudson@gmail.com |
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26.02.2010 |
28.02.2010 |
Leonardo da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St. |
Wilderness First Aid Course (non-certified) |
Cedric Zala, cedriczala@shaw.ca |
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19.05.2012 |
21.05.2012 |
Rees Ridge, Strathcona B3 |
Victoria Day w/end-ski or snow shoe-approach from Comox Lake/Mirren Rd - contact Tak AFTER April 9th. |
Tak Ogasawara tak.quadra@gmail.com 250 285 3012 |
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16.11.2011 |
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Swan Lake nature house |
Victoria area Avalanche Transceiver Information and Practice 6:30pm - 9:00pm. Information and presentation about latest receiver technology for non tech folk. Bring a transceiver and a headlamp. Visit to the pub afterwards. |
Harry Steiner steinerh@telus.net 250-652-6647 |
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17.07.2010 |
18.07.2010 |
Red Pillar C3/4 |
via Oshinaw Lake |
Mike Springer victoriabc@live.ca |
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10.06.2011 |
13.06.2011 |
Mt Rainier D3 |
Via Disappointment Cleaver. Experience with glacier travel/crevasse rescue a must. Note this trip is currently full / wait-listed |
Shawn Hedges, shawn.hedges@gmail.com 250 386 2611 |
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25.02.2012 |
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Mt Cokely traverse C2 |
via Arrowsmith Bumps C2 crampons,axe,avi gear (snowshoes could be handy) |
Tom Carter 250 954 2345 carter@islandnet.com |
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31.03.2013 |
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Sooke Hills A1/B2...Z5 |
Veitch Viking Wanderings. Route and challenge to suit group dynamics and ambitions. |
Martin Smith. martin_smith@telus.net. 250-391-4099 |
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01.07.2011 |
03.07.2011 |
Mt Baker C4 |
Up to Coleman-Upper Deming Route. Tak away till May 9th, contact after that. |
Tak Ogasawara otak@telus.net |
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18.07.2009 |
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Mount H'kusam C1-2 |
Up and down Bill's Trail or Stowe Creek circuit. Possible Friday eve departure |
David Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com or tel 250-755-1600 |
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26.02.2011 |
05.03.2011 |
Campbell Icefields Chalet |
Unguided, uncatered ski trip for experienced backcountry skiers |
Catrin Brown, catrin@shaw.ca, 250-477-5806 |
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09.10.2011 |
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Mt Arrowsmith C2 |
Un-Judges route. Well known mistaken route up the West face, hence the name. Good scrambling to summit ridge max 8 |
Russ Moir 250 477 0070 russmoir@gmail.com |
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18.07.2009 |
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Trail Rider trek with the physically challenged, Royal Roads University grounds |
Two outings, one staring at 11:00 a.m. and the other at 2:30 p.m. Meet at the Royal Roads Recreation Centre parking lot |
Jeff Ward, 250-598-2402 |
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08.08.2009 |
09.08.2009 |
Mount Cain & Mount Hapush, C4 |
Two North Island peaks. |
Charles Turner, charlesturner2@hotmail.com |
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01.10.2011 |
02.10.2011 |
Mt Drabble B1 |
Trip for UVic Outdoors Club Student Affiliate Members |
Sandy Briggs briggsag@uvic.ca |
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15.11.2008 |
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E. Sooke Park, B1 |
Trap Shack and Babbington Hill |
Mike Hubbard, 370 1096, mhubbard@provincialcourt.bc.ca |
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10.08.2011 |
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Royal Roads |
TrailRider Trip. 6:00 to 9:00. Meet at the Mews Parking Lot. |
Jeff Ward, jkward@shaw.ca |
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21.08.2011 |
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East Sooke Regional Park |
TrailRider Trip. 1:00 to 4:00. Meet at Aylard Farm Parking Lot. |
Jeff Ward, jkward@shaw.ca |
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28.08.2011 |
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Christmas Hill |
TrailRider Trip. 1:00 to 4:00. Meet at 3919 Winton Street (between Union and Reynolds) |
Jeff Ward, jkward@shaw.ca |
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18.08.2010 |
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Thetis Lake Regional Park A1 |
TrailRider trip 5 pm - 9 pm. Meet at parking lot near the main beach. |
Jeff Ward, jkward@shaw.ca |
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25.07.2010 |
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Sooke Potholes Regional Park, A1 |
TrailRider trip 1 pm - 4 pm. Meet at Potholes upper parking lot. |
Jeff Ward, jkward@shaw.ca |
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19.06.2010 |
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East Sooke Regional Park A1 |
TrailRider trip 1 pm - 4 pm. Meet at Alyard Farm parking lot. |
Jeff Ward, jkward@shaw.ca |
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18.07.2010 |
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East Sooke Regional Park A1 |
TrailRider trip 1 pm - 4 pm. Meet at Alyard Farm parking lot. |
Jeff Ward, jkward@shaw.ca |
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20.09.2008 |
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Mt. Wells |
TrailRider Hike with the Disabled |
Karen van Dieren, 479-2956, kpayie@shaw.ca |
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04.10.2008 |
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Royal Roads |
TrailRider Hike with the Disabled |
Roger Painter, 478- 7745, morigardens@shaw.ca. |
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18.10.2008 |
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Mt. Work |
TrailRider Hike with the Disabled |
Shawn Daniels, 595-5932,danielsshawn@hotmail.com |
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01.11.2008 |
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E.Sooke |
TrailRider Hike with the Disabled |
Mike Hubbard, 370-1096, mhubbard@provincialcourt.bc.ca |
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22.11.2008 |
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TBD |
TrailRider Hike with the Disabled |
Karun Thanjavur, 383-6252, Karun@uvic.ca |
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26.05.2012 |
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Mt Arrowsmith C2 |
Trail maintenance and repair,tools supplied. Startto open up and clear a trail across drainage and slash leading to Unjudges. |
Chris Duckworth swirlinmandala@yahoo.com |
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23.02.2013 |
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Strata Mountain ski tour B2 |
Tour depart from Mt Washington. Intermediate level, Avi gear required. |
Markus Kellerhals. mobk@shaw.ca, 778-430-5011 |
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25.02.2010 |
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Winter Social |
Tom and Pam Hall's home, 2680 MacDonald Park Drive E |
7:00 pm onwards. RSVP hall.pnw@shaw.ca or 250-592-2518 |
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16.09.2011 |
18.09.2011 |
Mountaineering With Kids IV C3 |
To the top: Mt Arrowsmith |
Nadja & Harry Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647 |
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14.09.2012 |
16.09.2012 |
Mountaineering With Kids V Advanced only C3 |
To The Top-Mt Arrowsmith |
Nadja and Harry Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647 |
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15.02.2009 |
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Sooke Hills - B1 |
Thunderbird / Manuel Quimper / Harbourview |
Tony Vaughn, 250-642-4494, avaughn@telus.net |
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05.05.2012 |
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Crevasse Rescue Mt Washington |
This year instructed by ACMG guides asisted by Section volunteer leaders. Preliminary instruction session in advance-details TBA. Cost $90 with possible 75% rebate for Section members who meet criteria (see Section Education website). Please see details from Jan via Island Alpine Guides web site first. |
Jan at www.islandalpineguides.com/trips/40 250 400 2870 |
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05.08.2012 |
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Trail rider hike Thetis Lake, Victoria |
Thetis Lake Shoreline Circuit trail. meet at Main Beach (near beach washrooms) parking area at 1 pm. |
Jeff Ward jkward@shaw.ca |
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28.03.2009 |
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TrailRider hike with the disabled |
Thetis Lake |
Gerry Graham, 250-480-5580, geraldfgraham@gmail.com |
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08.04.2010 |
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Monthly Slide Show |
The Vancouver Island Spine Trail Relay; Gil Parker |
Swan Lake Nature House, Doors open 7:00 |
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23.01.2011 |
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Sooke Hills B1-2 |
The infrequently travelled Sooke Hills SE Veitch Creek area: “The Gem”, “Hydro Ridge” and “The Amigos”. Potential river crossings so bring appropriate footwear. |
Martin Smith, martin_smith@shaw.ca or 250 656 8786 |
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14.11.2010 |
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Sooke Mountain B1/2 |
The high point of the Provincial Park and roughly in the centre of the new Sea to Sea Regional Park. Loop via the Charters River Valley and Sheilds Lake. Some short bushwhack phases. |
Martin Smith, 250 656 8786 or martin_smith@shaw.ca |
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20.11.2011 |
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Banff Mountain Film Festival |
The BMFF World Tour comes to town. Farquhar Auditorium, University Centre, UVic, *** 7:00 pm ***. (Note that the previously announced time of 7:30 was wrong!) |
Kari Frazer, frazer.kari@gmail.com |
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10.10.2009 |
12.10.2009 |
Mountaineering with kids V, Kings Peak, C3, |
The big kid trip, experienced kids 10 & up only. Weather dependent. |
Nadja & Harry Steiner, moewe@telus.net or steinerh@telus.net, 250-6526647 |
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04.05.2013 |
05.05.2013 |
Mt Klitsa C3 |
Take 2. Ski ascent from an overnight camp on the Brooke George Trail - via the Nahmint valley. Road condition depending, plan B might be Adder. Avi gear required. |
Catrin Brown catrin@shaw.ca 250-477-5806 |
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06.06.2009 |
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TrailRider Hiking with the Disabled |
Swan Lake |
Mike Hubbard, jmhubbard@shaw.ca, 250-370-1096 |
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21.10.2012 |
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Arrowsmith Unjudges C3 |
Sunny (if it shines) steep scramble up to world's favorite summit. Harness, prussik and comfort on open rock areas needed. |
Russ Moir. russmoir@gmail.com 250 477 0070 |
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12.01.2013 |
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Mt Albert Edward ski tour, C3 |
Summit bid requires pre-dawn start and a long day. Experience/Avi gear needed. Max 8 participants. Coincides with AGM. |
Sean McIntyre. smcintyre@gulfislands.net |
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19.08.2012 |
26.08.2012 |
Nichol Lake, McKelvie Basin |
Summer Camp Week 3 |
Martin Hofmann mhofmannskis@gmail.com Peggy Taylor peggyhiking@gmail.com |
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12.08.2012 |
19.08.2012 |
Nichol Lake, McKelvie Basin |
Summer Camp Week 2 |
Martin Hofmann mhofmannskis@gmail.com Rick Hudson rickhudson@shaw.ca |
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05.08.2012 |
12.08.2012 |
Nichol Lake, McKelvie Basin |
Summer Camp Week 1 |
Martin Hofmann mhofmannskis@gmail.com |
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30.08.2012 |
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Summer barbecue; open invitation to all members, family and friends. Come and share tales of summer adventures. Details to follow. |
Catrin Brown catrin@shaw.ca 250 477 5806 |
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22.09.2012 |
23.09.2012 |
Mt Drabble |
Student Outdoor club trip -U Vic Affiliate members. Other members check with Sandy. |
Sandy Briggs briggsag@uvic.ca |
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25.09.2010 |
26.09.2010 |
Mt Drabble B1 |
Student Outdoor Club trip to Mt Drabble for U Vic Outdoor affiliate members |
Sandy Briggs briggs@uvic.ca |
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31.05.2009 |
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Klitsa NE Ridge, C3 |
Steep, exposed snow slope; ice Axe, crampons. NOTE: **May be re-scheduled to May 30, to avoid conflict with another trip**. |
Russ Moir, rlmoir@telus.net, 250-477-0070 |
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17.05.2009 |
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Mt. Arrowsmith, Snow Nose route, C3 |
Steep snow/ rock experience required, max. 4 |
Tom Carter, 250-954-2345, carter@islandnet.com |
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29.10.2011 |
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Mt Horne C2 |
Steep hike from Cathedral Grove |
Christine Fordham bizhelp@telus.net |
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22.08.2009 |
29.08.2009 |
Summer Camp, Tonquin Valley |
Stay at Wates-Gibson hut, hiking, scrambling, climbing. Spaces available. |
Cedric Zala, 250-652-5841, cedriczala@shaw.ca |
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31.10.2009 |
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Mt. Benson, B1. |
Start from Witchcraft Lake; great views of Nanaimo and Georgia Strait. |
John Young, 250-751-1551 johnyoung22222@gmail.com |
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06.10.2012 |
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Triple Peak C4 |
Standard route up middle peak. Max 4 people. Harness, crampons, axe etc |
Chris Jensen. cjenseninvic@ hotmail.com |
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03.10.2010 |
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Crest Creek Crags C5 |
Sport climbing Grade 5 |
Tak Ogasawara otak@telus.net 250 285 3012 |
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07.11.2010 |
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Crest Creek Crags C5 |
Sport climbing |
Tak Ogasawara otak@telus.net 250 285 3012 |
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11.01.2013 |
13.01.2013 |
Mt Washington |
Spend the weekend based at the beautiful VI Mountain Centre (http://www.vimountaincentre.com) Courses and activities during the days, potluck dinner and AGM Saturday evening, with centennial challenge celebration and prize award. Be there! $75 pp |
Catrin Brown, catrin@shaw.ca, 250-477-5806 |
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17.12.2011 |
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Sooke hills B2 |
Sooke Hills Obscurities Part II. Screen Peak and Bert Lake |
Martin Smith martin_smith@shaw.ca |
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12.11.2011 |
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Sooke hills B2 |
Sooke Hills Obscurities Part I. The Smokejumper Route to the Veitch Viking. |
Martin Smith martin_smith@shaw.ca |
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14.08.2010 |
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Sugarloaf/Mt Braden B1 |
Sooke Hills hike (changed fron August 7) |
Peter Brunette peterbrunette@shaw.ca 250 744 2791 |
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02.11.2008 |
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Mt Braden loop, A1 |
Sooke Hills hike |
Martin Smith, 656-8786 martin_smith@shaw.ca. |
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23.11.2008 |
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South Island hills A/B1 |
some bushwhacking |
Judith Holm, 477- 8596, holm@telus.net |
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06.04.2012 |
09.04.2012 |
Mt Cain |
Snowy Easter Eggs-Kids/teen skiing at mt Cain (Lion's Cabin) |
Nadja & Harry Steiner, moewe@telus.net or steinerh@telus.net, 250-652-6647 |
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21.02.2009 |
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Forbidden Plateau |
Snowshoeing workshop |
Roger Painter, 250-478-7745, rogerpottery@live.ca |
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29.11.2008 |
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Mt. Cokely from Cameron Lake, B2 |
Snowshoe/hike |
John Young, 751-1551, jyoung1@sd68.bc.ca |
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03.03.2012 |
04.03.2012 |
Kludhak Trail |
Snowshoe/backcountry ski on Kludhak -Skitrip ACC Youth and Parent (ski/snowshoe)-no tents needed (using Tower CABIN .Max 10 people |
Harald Steiner steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647 Arno Dirks arnodirks@gmail.com |
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29.01.2012 |
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Mt Elma B2 |
Snowshoe trip from Paradise Meadows. Intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers also welcome. Skiers should be comfortable in close trees and varying snow conditions. Avi gear required. |
Peggy Taylor peggyhiking@gmail.com |
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06.06.2009 |
07.06.2009 |
Kings Peak, C3/4 |
Snow gully route |
Charles Turner, charlesturner2@hotmail.com |
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19.03.2011 |
20.03.2011 |
King's Peak C3 |
Snow camping. AST 1 required Skis/splitboards only please.Max6 |
Bill Rickson, billrickson@yahoo.com |
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18.04.2009 |
19.04.2009 |
Forbidden Plateau |
Snow camping with kids |
Nadja & Harry Steiner, moewe@telus.net or steinerh@telus.net 250-652-6647 |
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14.05.2009 |
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Swan Lake Nature Centre |
Slideshow by Peter Rothermel: The story of Mount Arrowsmith |
Rick Hudson, rhudson@shaw.ca |
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11.11.2010 |
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Peggy and Roger Taylor |
Slideshow - Trekking in Nepal |
Swan Lake Nature Centre, 3873 Swan Lake Road, Victoria, 7 pm |
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11.06.2009 |
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Swan Lake Nature Centre |
Slideshow - the year in retrospect (members' photos) |
Ronan O'Sullivan, ronan@callronan.com to contribute photos |
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14.04.2011 |
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Phee Hudson |
Slideshow - Circumnavigating the Huayhuash Mountain Range in Peru |
Swan Lake Nature Centre, 3873 Swan Lake Road, Victoria, 7 pm |
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10.11.2011 |
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Swan Lake Nature House |
Slideshow "A passion for climbing" with legendary climber Fred Beckey. Doors open 7 pm |
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12.01.2012 |
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Swan Lake nature house |
slideshow "Scotland" with Mary Sanseverino, Don Morton and Sandy Briggs, doors open at 7:00. |
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11.09.2008 |
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Swan Lake Nat. Cons., 3873 Swan Lake Rd., Victoria. |
Slide Show TBA 7:00pm |
Rick Hudson, rickhudson@shaw.ca |
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20.03.2009 |
22.03.2009 |
Lions Cabin, Mt Cain |
Skiing with kids |
Nadja & Harry Steiner,moewe@telus.net or steinerh@telus.net 250-652-6647 |
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11.12.2010 |
12.12.2010 |
Kookjai Mountain B3 |
Ski/snowshoe-early departure or foot (depending on conditions) |
Dave Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600 |
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31.12.1969 |
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Adder Mountain C3 |
Ski/snowshoe-early departure |
Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600 |
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25.03.2012 |
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Mt Becher C2 |
Ski/snowshoe to summit from Wood mtn ski area |
Sean McIntyre 250 537 1830 smcintyre@gulfislands.net |
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16.02.2013 |
17.02.2013 |
Kids & youths Paradise Meadows |
Ski/snowshoe to Lk Helen McKenzie |
Nadja Steiner. moewe@telus.net. 250-652-6647 |
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23.01.2011 |
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Mt Becher C2 |
Ski/Snowshoe |
Shawn Hedges, shawn.hedges@gmail.com 250 386 2611 |
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24.03.2012 |
25.03.2012 |
Mt Myra C3 |
Ski/snow shoe tour-reschedule of previous planned trip-Avi gear and AST1 required |
Stefan Gessinger gessingerwoodworks@gmail.com |
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01.03.2009 |
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The white slopes of Green Mountain, Nanaimo Lakes area, B1 |
Ski/ snowshoe, B1 |
Claire Ebendinger, 250-652-1509, marieclaireben@yahoo.com |
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07.03.2009 |
08.03.2009 |
Mt.Myra ski trip, B2 |
Ski, B2, avalanche training (AST1 minimum) required |
Dave Campbell, 250-755-1600, david_ac@hotmail.com |
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07.03.2009 |
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Mt.Elma ski trip from Mt.Washington, B2 |
Ski, B2 |
John Young, 250-751-1551, johnyoung22222@gmail.com |
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07.03.2010 |
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Adder Peak, C3 |
Ski via Louis Goetting Lake, avi gear required |
David Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com or tel 250-755-1600 |
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21.05.2011 |
23.05.2011 |
Rees Ridge C3 Strathcona |
Ski up to Rees Ridge via Mirren Lake-Comox Lake Rd. Tak away until May 9th contact after 9th |
Tak Ogasawara otak@telus.net |
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29.05.2010 |
29.05.2010 |
Mt Septimus D3 |
ski trip-avi gear and mountaineering kit-poss Fri departure |
Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600 |
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17.04.2010 |
18.04.2010 |
Puzzle Mtn, Volcano Lake area, B3 |
Ski trip, Avi gear required. |
Mike Springer, victoriabc@live.ca |
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19.01.2013 |
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Mt Becher C2 |
Ski trip Wood Mtn trailhead, Forbidden Plateau. Beginners welcome, please bring Avi gear and...chocolate for the top! |
Harry Steiner. steinerh@ telus.net. 250-652-6647 |
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28.01.2012 |
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Mt Brooks - Mt Elma Traverse B3 |
Ski trip up the north ridge of Mt Brooks, down the south ridge to Brooks-Elma saddle then up west side of Elma and down the east side to Lake Helen MacKenzie or Kooso Lake. Avi gear required. |
Martin Hofmann, mhofmannskis@gmail.com |
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18.02.2012 |
19.02.2012 |
Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park-B/C 2 |
Ski trip to Hurricane Ridge (Olympics). Backcountry ski and winter camping experience required, along with AST1 and valid USA entry (passports). Max 5 people |
Rebecca Abernethy rebecca.abernethy@gmail.com 250 380 3812 |
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07.02.2009 |
14.02.2009 |
GAH Sunrise Lodge |
Ski trip in the Selkirks, wait listed |
George Butcher 250-642-5388 George.Butcher@gov.bc.ca |
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23.01.2010 |
24.01.2010 |
Castle Crag Mountain, C-D 3 |
Ski trip for experienced backcountry skiers - via Moat lake. |
Sandy Briggs, briggasg@uvic.ca, 250-380-3829 |
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24.01.2009 |
25.01.2009 |
Crest Mountain area - C2 |
Ski trip |
Mike Springer, 250-882-9200, mspringer@shaw.ca |
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20.03.2010 |
21.03.2010 |
Mt Drabble, C 3 |
Ski trip |
Sandy Briggs, briggsag@uvic.ca, 250-380-3829 |
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13.04.2012 |
16.04.2012 |
Thelwood Horseshoe C3 |
Ski traverse in Central Strathcona with options for summits. Avi gear and ski touring experience required.NOTE CHANGE OF DATE |
Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com |
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26.02.2012 |
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Mt Cokeley B2 |
ski tour/snow shoe-avi gear and AST1 needed |
Stefan Gessinger gessingerwoodworks@gmail.com |
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10.03.2012 |
11.03.2012 |
Mt Myra C3 |
ski tour/snow shoe trip -avi gear and AST1 needed |
Stefan Gessinger gessingerwoodworks@gmail.com |
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30.03.2012 |
02.04.2012 |
Strathcona park C3 |
Ski Tour. Recon mission to Big Interior or Mt Tom Taylor. Camp at Baby Bedwell Lake. AST 1 and backcountry experience required |
Bill Rickson billrickson@yahoo.com 250-331-2032 |
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02.03.2012 |
04.03.2012 |
Forbidden Plateau C3 |
Ski Tour. Castlecraig Loop, Camp at Moat Lake. AST 1 required. |
Bill Rickson billrickson@yahoo.com 250-331-2032 |
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25.04.2009 |
26.04.2009 |
Mt Albert Edward - C3 |
Ski tour, safety gear required |
Harry Steiner, 250-652-6647, steinerh@telus.net |
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08.01.2011 |
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Forbidden Plateau from Raven Lodge |
Ski tour, Nordic touring gear with skins or AT/Tele. No avi gear needed. |
John Young, johnyoung22222@gmail.com, 751-1551 |
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30.05.2009 |
31.05.2009 |
Mt Myra, ski tour, B-C3 |
Ski tour, for experienced backcountry skiers, avi gear required |
Martin Hofmann, mhofmannskis@gmail.com |
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02.01.2011 |
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Mt Brooks B2 |
Ski tour from Mt Washington Resort on Lake Trail and backcountry to this 1500m summit with a few down turns |
Andrew Pape-Salmon, andrewpapesalmon@shaw.ca |
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13.02.2009 |
15.03.2009 |
Garibaldi Park - B2 |
Ski to Elfin Hut |
Claire Ebendinger, 250-652-1509, marieclaireben@yahoo.com |
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31.01.2010 |
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Mt. Becher, B1 |
Ski or snowshoe. Day following the ACC-VI AGM at Mt. Washington. |
Mike Hubbard, 250 370 1096, jmhubbard@shaw.ca |
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07.03.2010 |
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Mt Becher, B2 |
Ski or snowshoe, bring avi gear. |
Judith Holm, holm@telus.net |
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15.01.2012 |
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Mt Becher B2 |
Ski or snowshoe on Forbidden Plateau |
Mike Hubbard jmhubbard@shaw.ca 250-370-1096 |
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21.01.2012 |
22.01.2012 |
Big Tree - Mt Roberts B/C 2 |
Ski or snowshoe exploration in the Prince of Wales Range near Sayward. Avi gear required. Less experienced folks wanting a winter “adventure” are welcome |
Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com |
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11.01.2009 |
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Mt. Becher, B2 |
Ski or snowshoe |
Mike Hubbard, 370 1096, mhubbard@provincialcourt.bc.ca |
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17.01.2009 |
18.01.2009 |
Mount Phillips via Arnica Lakes - C2 |
Ski or snowshoe |
Dave Campbell, 755 1600, david_ac@hotmail.com |
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25.01.2009 |
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Mt Brenton - A1 |
Ski or snowshoe |
Claire Ebendinger, 250-652-1509, marieclaireben@yahoo.com |
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08.02.2009 |
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Mt.Brenton CANCELLED |
Ski or snowshoe |
Mike Hubbard, 250-370-1096, mhubbard@provincialcourt.bc.ca |
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18.04.2009 |
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Mt. Cokely, B2 |
Ski or snowshoe |
Peter Rothermel, 250-752-2529, prother@telus.net |
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10.01.2010 |
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Mt Brenton, A/B1 |
Ski or snowshoe |
Mike Hubbard, 250 370 1096, jmhubbard@shaw.ca |
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13.01.2013 |
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Mt Becher, C2 |
Ski or snow shoe from Wood Mtn trailhead. |
Shawn Hedges. shawn.hedges@gmail.com. 250-386-2611 |
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15.02.2009 |
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Mt. Becher - B2 |
Ski or showshoe |
Judith Holm, holm@telus.net |
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05.03.2011 |
06.03.2011 |
Mt Drabble C4 |
Ski on Forbidden Plateau to summit |
Sandy Briggs, briggsag@uvic.ca |
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07.03.2009 |
14.03.2009 |
Meadow Cabin, (Golden Alpine Holidays) in the Esplanades |
Ski mountaineering and touring |
Catrin Brown, catrin@shaw.ca |
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04.05.2013 |
05.05.2013 |
Kings Peak C3 |
Ski descent. Please contact AFTER April 20th |
Tak Ogasawara. tak.quadra@gmail.com. 2502853012 |
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29.01.2011 |
30.01.2011 |
Castle Crag C4 |
Ski Castle Crag, partly exploratory |
Sandy Briggs, briggsag@uvic.ca |
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22.03.2013 |
24.03.2013 |
Mt Adrian, Strathcona Park C3 |
Ski camp into col between Adrian & Alexander, ski ascent on day 2. Avi gear, winter overnight gear and severe weather prep needed. |
Chris Ruttan crruttan@telus.net. 250-743-8086 |
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16.12.2012 |
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Mt Cokely, B2 |
Ski ascent of peak with some lovely "turning turf." |
Josh Slatkoff. j_slatkoff@hotmail.com |
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11.02.2012 |
12.02.2012 |
Mt Jutland B3 |
Ski ascent of Mt Jutland, overnight near Circlet Lake. Backcountry ski experience, avi gear required. |
Martin Hofmann, mhofmannskis@gmail.com, 250 920 7432 |
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19.12.2009 |
20.12.2009 |
Kookjai, C3 |
Ski and/or snowshoe; headlamp and avi gear |
Dave Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com or tel 250-755-1600 |
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27.09.2008 |
28.09.2008 |
Mt Drabble |
Sixth annual trip for UVic Outdoors Club Affiliate Members |
Sandy Briggs 380-3829 briggsag@uvic.ca |
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01.08.2012 |
06.08.2012 |
Wolf-Cervus Divide D 3/4 |
Six 6000-footers in 6 days! Remote backcountry traverse from Elk River Valley (Rambler Peak) to Mt Filberg/Laing. Max 6. Mountaineering skills/experience needed. |
Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 778 440 6654 |
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10.03.2013 |
17.03.2013 |
Mt Carlyle Backcountry Lodge (Selkirks near Kaslo,BC), C3 |
Selkirk powder skiing and exploration (http://www.skihikebc.com/). Unguided/self catered. Limit of 12. Cost approx $890 including heli access. |
George Butcher. 250-642-5388, Geosooke@gmail.com |
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17.04.2010 |
18.04.2010 |
Introduction to Navigation with Map and Compass. |
See the education page on the website for details. |
John Young, johnyoung22222@gmail.com |
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07.06.2010 |
08.06.2010 |
Col Foster Sth (maybe Rambler) C/D 3-4 |
second stage of traverse -experience on rock-max 4-possible as continuation of King's trip |
Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600 |
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05.12.2009 |
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Ski/ snowshoe Mt Cokely or Paradise Meadows, B/2 |
Search for snow. Easy ski or snowshoe tour. |
Peter Rothermel, 250-752-2529, prother@telus.net |
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26.11.2011 |
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Forbidden Plateau B2 |
Search for snow from Paradise Meadows. Easy day, good basic entry level to backcountry skiing or snow-shoeing |
Peter Rothermel prother@telus.net 250-752-2529 |
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22.11.2008 |
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easy ski or snowshoe trip, B/2 |
Search for snow |
Peter Rothermel, 752-2529, prother@telus.net |
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18.07.2009 |
19.07.2009 |
Triple Peak and/or Cats Ears, B3 |
Scrambling route, helmet required; **may depart Friday evening** |
Mike Springer, mspringer@shaw.ca |
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22.08.2009 |
23.08.2009 |
Elkhorn, B3 |
Scrambling route, helmet required |
Mike Springer, mspringer@shaw.ca |
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06.11.2010 |
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Mt Arrowsmith Un-Judges B3 |
Scrambling and exposure Max 8 participants |
Sandy Briggs, briggs@uvic.ca |
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23.06.2009 |
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Mt.Nahmint, B2 |
Scrambling |
Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com |
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19.06.2010 |
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Jocelyn Hill/Mt Work B1 |
Saanich Peninsula hike |
Peter Rogers peter_rogers@shaw.ca 250 744 2791 |
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16.05.2009 |
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TrailRider Hiking with the Disabled |
Royal Roads |
Roger Painter, rogerpottery@live.ca, 250-478-7745 |
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17.06.2009 |
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TrailRider Hiking with the Disabled |
Royal Roads |
Roger Painter, rogerpottery@live.ca, 250-478-7745 |
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15.09.2012 |
16.09.2012 |
Black Tusk C3 |
Route to be decided.Contact Sylvia asap |
Sylvia Moser shmoser@shaw.ca |
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23.04.2012 |
29.04.2012 |
East Buttle Divide C/D4 |
Route to be decided-either Carey Lakes-Comox Glacier or Ralph Ridge-Price Creek - advanced back-country ski experience needed. (Note this is Plan B from previous Columbia Icefields trip.) |
Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com |
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07.07.2012 |
08.07.2012 |
Mt Baker C3 |
Route to be decided-crevasse rescue skills required-axe, harness , crampons needed |
Rick Johnson rick.johnson@vision2000.ca |
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14.10.2008 |
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Mt.Arrowsmith - B2 |
route depending on weather |
Peter Rothermel, 752-2529, prother@telus.net |
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07.12.2008 |
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Mt Cokely - B2 |
Rousseau chute |
Martin Hofmann, 920 7432 mhofmannskis@gmail.com |
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10.04.2010 |
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Ski tour Mt Cokely, A2/3 |
Rosseau Chute and Rosseau Bowl |
Martin Hofmann, mhofmannskis@gmail.com |
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12.09.2012 |
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Gym to Rock 2 Fleming Beach |
Rope and belaying Techniques-2nd practical part oflast month's course. Hands on building safe anchors, belaying, rapelling and use of cam devices. Anyone welcome with basic knowledge! Please email, be on time , bring gear, rope and carabiners !! 5:45 to 8:00 pm |
Harry Steiner steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647 |
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31.08.2012 |
03.09.2012 |
Mt Baker C3 |
Roman Wall route. Crampons, ice axe, harness required. 2 rope teams, looking for one other rope leader with glacier experience.Room for 3 ACC-VI members. |
Andrew Pape-Salmon. apapesal@shaw.ca. 250 592 7017 |
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06.07.2012 |
08.07.2012 |
Mountaineering With Kids III, B 2-5 |
Rock The Island-climbing camp on Saltspring Island |
Shanda Lembcke and Stefan Gessinger newtand nettle@gmail.com |
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18.04.2010 |
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Mt. McDonald, B4 |
Rock climbing, low 5th - 5.9 |
Shawn Hedges, 250-386-2611, shawn.hedges@gmail.com |
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27.08.2009 |
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Crest Creek Crags, B6 |
Rock climbing, cragging |
Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com |
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25.08.2009 |
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Crest Creek Crags, B6 |
Rock climbing, cragging |
Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com |
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22.08.2009 |
23.08.2009 |
Big Den C3 & Rock Climb at Crest Creek |
Rock climb Saturday, &/or just do peak on Sunday. |
Christine Fordham, bizhelp@telus.net |
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26.08.2011 |
28.08.2011 |
Mountaineering With Kids III B2-5 |
Rock and Rope: climbing camp at Comox Lake Cliffs, Mt Becher |
Nadja & Harry Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647 |
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17.06.2010 |
19.06.2010 |
V Is Spine Relay B/C1 |
Ridgeline hike/snowshoe sth along Beaufort Range-2 nights camping |
Andrew Pape-Salmon andrewpapesalmon@shaw.ca 250 592 7017 |
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15.10.2011 |
16.10.2011 |
Mt Myra B2 |
Relatively accessible peak in Strathcona Park |
Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com |
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27.01.2013 |
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Tod Inlet Trail Maintenance |
Re-flagging and trail work of Tod Inlet/Durrance Lake trail as part of ACC Youth programme. Meet at Todd Inlet trail entrance on Wallace Drive, Brentwood Bay @ 11:15am. Bring boots , garden gloves, pruning tools. Qualifies for AST1 Youth grants |
Nadja Steiner moewe@telus.net. 2506526647 |
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11.09.2010 |
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CANCELED - Devil's Ladder, Comox lake B5 |
Rappel to lake-top rope 5.7 - 5.11, rappel/top rope experience |
Christine Fordham bizhelp@telus.net |
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31.05.2009 |
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Mt. Arrowsmith West Ridge, C3/4 |
Rappel descent of Nose |
Tom Carter, 250-954-2345, carter@islandnet.com |
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02.05.2013 |
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Bear Hill Regional Park, Victoria. A1 |
Pulleys, prussiks and knots. Have a fun evening practising basic self rescue. Beginners welcome. Bring harness, slings, karabins, prussiks. Meet 6 pm at Park entrance. |
Harry Steiner. steiner@telus.net |
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17.03.2013 |
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Mt Becher ski tour B2 |
Previous ski touring experience and Avi gear required. ACC members only. |
Andrew Pape-Salmon. apapesal@shaw.ca |
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21.07.2012 |
22.07.2012 |
Elkhorn-west Gullies c3 |
Premiere destination.Snow gullies should be fine ascents. Note-dates will be chosen from range to get best weather conditions and to accommodate participants. Must have mountain or rock climbing experience-harness, helmetaxe, crampons etc |
Charles He 778 430 3850 c@harl.es |
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01.12.2012 |
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Arrowsmith Main Gully, C2 |
POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY (snow conditions bad)Up the Gully to summit then rappel down Nose. Max 4 people. Axe, harness, crampons, belay device. |
Richard Butler-Smythe. richardb@uvic.ca |
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19.06.2011 |
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Arrowsmith West Ridge C3/4 |
Postponed from June 11. Ice axe, harness, helmet, rappel gear. Need experience on steep snow |
Tom Carter 250 954 2345 carter@islandnet.com |
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20.03.2009 |
22.03.2009 |
Garibaldi Neve ski trip, C2 |
Possible climb of Mt. Garibaldi |
Mike Springer, 250-882-9200, mspringer@shaw.ca |
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17.03.2011 |
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Sooke Hills B1/2 |
POP (Protect Our Parks) traverse from Sooke River to Goldstream Reservoir |
Cedric Zala cedriczala@shaw.ca |
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10.11.2012 |
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Event cancelled. |
PLEASE NOTE: leadership workshop with ACMG Brad Harrison has been cancelled. |
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09.09.2012 |
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East SookePark A1 |
Pike Road to Cabin Point and back either same route or interior trails. Meet 8:30am to car pool at Helmcken Park and Ride. 5-7 hrs easy hiking |
Wanda Hill. wc_hill@telus.net. 250 598 3522 |
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10.12.2009 |
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Christmas Party and Show |
Philip Nugent, "As Far as I Can Take You": the life of Conrad Kain |
Swan Lake Nature House, doors open 7:00 |
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11.10.2008 |
|
Jocelyn Hill-Mt. Work - B1 |
Peter Rogers, 744-2791, progers@sfu.ca |
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01.07.2009 |
05.07.2009 |
Peak bagging from Elk River Pass. |
Peaks may include Rambler, El Piveto, Slocomb, and De Voe. Climbing experience needed. Harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet required. |
John Young, 250-751-1551, johnyoung22222@gmail.com |
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11.09.2009 |
13.09.2009 |
Sky Pilot C4 &/or Rock Climb at Squamish |
Peak (Sunday) has 2 difficult exposed sections. |
Christine Fordham, bizhelp@telus.net |
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16.05.2010 |
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Juan de Fuca Trail section Sombrio-China Bch |
part of bi-weekly on-going traverse of JDF trail-see Geoff for details |
Geoff Smith creativethinkingdesign@gmail.com |
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05.06.2010 |
31.12.1969 |
King's Peak-Elkhorn C4 |
part of 2 stage traverse-N Ridge Kings to Elkhorn W/NW-experienced members-max 4 |
Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600 |
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23.08.2012 |
26.08.2012 |
Mountaineering With Kids IV C2 |
Pack It All-multi day backpacking TBD |
Nadja and Harry Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647 |
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13.04.2013 |
14.03.2013 |
Mt Klitsa C3 |
Overnight trip for skiers or snowshoers to the 'always white' peak. Via Nahmint Valley. Avi gear required. |
Catrin Brown catrin@shaw.ca 250-477-5806 |
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31.03.2012 |
01.04.2012 |
Lake Helen Macenzie, Strathcona B2 |
Overnight ski/snowshoe making snow cave/quincy weather permitting.No avi gear needed |
Neil Warrington neil.warrington@gmail.com 250 858 9904 |
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27.03.2010 |
28.03.2010 |
Ski touring, Beaufort Range, C2 |
Overnight ski trip to Beaufort Range |
Markus Kellerhals, mobk@shaw.ca, 778-430-5011 |
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17.11.2012 |
18.11.2012 |
Mt Adder, C2 |
Overnight from Sutton Pass or day trip from Nahmint Valley. |
Stefan Gessinger. gessingerwoodworks@gmail.com |
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19.02.2011 |
20.02.2011 |
Forbidden Plateau C3 |
Overnight backcountry ski/snowshoe via Mt Becher to Douglas Hut and return-will consider overnight trip through to Mt Washington as alternate plan |
Shawn Hedges, shawn.hedges@gmail.com 250 386 2611 |
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20.02.2010 |
21.02.2010 |
Douglas Lake, C3 |
Overnight backcountry ski to the lake |
Shawn Hedges, 250-386-2611, shawn.hedges@gmail.com |
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11.12.2011 |
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Sooke hills A2 |
Over the hills - a moderately strenuous hike in the Sooke hills |
Mike Hubbard jmhubbard@shaw.ca 250-370-1096 |
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27.10.2011 |
|
Photo Contest |
Our annual photo competition. Members can enter up to three mountain-themed photos taken over the last year. See the Photo Contest web page (under Events) for details on how to enter. Swan Lake Nature Centre, doors open 7:00 pm. |
Phee Hudson, pheehudson@shaw.ca |
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27.01.2013 |
|
Mt Cokely Rosseau Ridge B2 |
Open glade skiing (and skinning) under beautiful peaks. |
Simon McVaugh-Smock. simonslp@shaw.ca |
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04.05.2013 |
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Glacier travel and crevasse rescue workshop, Mt Washington |
One day glacier travel and crevasse rescue basics. Group is full now and a large wait list. For those interested Island Alpine Guides (250-400-2870, info@islandalpineguides.com) are an organization highly recommended and used by ACCVI. They are willing to put on a May 18 workshop for ACC members and others if numbers warrant. Please contact if it suits. |
Rick Johnson. rjohnson@vision2000travel.ca |
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27.04.2013 |
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Ice AxeWorkshop Mt Washington |
One day basic snow school, use of axe,self arrest, snow anchors. Preference given to ACC members and Student Affiliates. Others considered on 'stand by' basis.for more info contact Sandy Briggs |
Sandy Briggs briggsag@uvic.ca (w)2507217163 (h) 250 380 3829 |
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20.09.2008 |
21.09.2008 |
Grand Lake-Peak 6701 - B2 |
Olympic National Park |
Peter Rogers, 744-2791, progers@sfu.ca |
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11.08.2012 |
12.08.2012 |
Redwall-Mackenzie Range C5 |
NW Ridge 5.6 4-6 people max-depending on number of rope leaders |
Stefan Gessinger gessingerwoodworks@gmail.com |
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05.06.2010 |
|
Mt.Arrowsmith, the West Ridge C4 |
NOTE CHANGE of DATE Class 3 scramble, rap descent of the Nose. Ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness, descending gear. Rappel experience required. |
Tom Carter, 250-954-2345, carter@islandnet.com |
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16.05.2009 |
18.05.2009 |
Queen's Face-Pauper Buttress to King's Peak, C5 |
North Ridge decent |
Tak Ogasawara, otak@telus.net |
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06.07.2012 |
09.07.2012 |
Arrowsmith-Lost Gully-Unjudges to Saddle C3 |
Nice traverse. Ascent Route will be selected on site to descend Nose.Exact date selected from range from weather/participants choice. Some exposure , steep snow-must be familiar with rappels. Need harness, helmet, axe etc |
Charles He 778 430 3850 c@harl.es |
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28.12.2011 |
02.01.2012 |
Kootenay ski trip C3 |
New Year in the Bonnington Range-explore Grassy Mtn,Midday and Cabin Pk on skis. Hut based $10/night. AST1 and back country ski experience needed |
Jas Fredette jasmin.fredette@gmail.com |
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17.07.2011 |
|
Inlet Trail, Port Alberni A2 |
New and reopened railbed trail along E side of Inlet; scenic and historic. Involves a car shuttle |
Barb Baker mtbaker1@shaw.ca 250 720 3120 |
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27.11.2010 |
|
Mt Cokely or Mt Washington B2 |
Need to have backcountry skis or snowshoes. Good for beginners. |
Peter Rothermel, prother@telus.net |
|
07.03.2010 |
11.03.2010 |
Ski touring, Tetrahedron Provincial Park, C3 |
Near Sechelt. Ski touring and turns. Sleep in cabins. Max 4. |
John Young, 250-751-1551 johnyoung22222@gmail.com |
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01.01.2010 |
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"Katzenjammer Klimb", Mt. Arrowsmith, Judges Route, B-C/2 |
Must be experienced with ice axe & crampons. |
Peter Rothermel, 250-752-2529, prother@telus.net |
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14.01.2010 |
|
Monthly Slideshow |
Murrough O'Brien - Galapagos Islands and Ecuador |
Swan Lake Nature House, doors open 7:00 |
|
30.03.2012 |
01.04.2012 |
Strathcona Park C3 |
Multiple day trip (2 nights) via Buttle Lake, Marble Meadows, Morrison Spire, Mt McBride. AVI gear (AVI Beacon, probe & shovel), AST1 or equivalent, ice axe & crampons required. Trip involves canoe/kayak crossing of Buttle Lake. Bring/share you kayak/canoe with others and you are most welcome! maximum 8 participants. Trip is full-will keep a waiting list |
Harry Steiner steinerh@telus.net 250-652-6647 |
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01.10.2010 |
03.10.2012 |
Beaufort Mtn Traverse B2 |
Mts Clifton-Hal (Cumberland-Port Alberni) Vancouver Island Spine Trail event |
Andrew Pape-Salmon andrewpapesalmon@shaw.ca |
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14.03.2009 |
|
TrailRider hike with the disabled, training workshop |
Mt. Douglas |
Gerry Graham, 250-480-5580, geraldfgraham@gmail.com |
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12.05.2012 |
|
Mt Drabble B3 |
Mt Drabble on skis. Ski touring experience and avi gear required. |
Martin Hofmann mhofmannskis@gmail.com |
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25.06.2009 |
|
Mt.Arrowsmith, Rudy's Route, C4 |
Mountaineering, Low 5th Class |
Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com |
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28.06.2009 |
30.06.2009 |
Colonel Foster, Walsh's Foray, D4 |
Mountaineering, Low 5th Class |
Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com |
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26.08.2009 |
|
Kings Peak, North Spur, D5 |
Mountaineering, Low 5th Class |
Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com |
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06.07.2009 |
08.07.2009 |
Nine Peaks, Summit Traverse, D5 |
Mountaineering, Class 5.6 |
Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com |
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31.08.2009 |
03.09.2009 |
Ya'ai Peak-North East Ridge, D5 |
Mountaineering, Class 5.4 |
Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com |
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25.09.2010 |
26.09.2010 |
Victoria Pk /- Warden D4 |
Mountain kit needed -possible Friday departure Max 4 people |
Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600 |
|
08.01.2010 |
10.01.2010 |
Avalanche Skills Training, AST 1 |
Mount Cain. See the education page on the website for details. |
Dave Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com, 250-755-1600 |
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16.11.2008 |
|
Un-Becher |
Mount Becher, a different mystery route? |
Christine Fordham, bizhelp@telus.net |
|
08.12.2012 |
|
Sooke Hills, B1 |
More Sooke obscurities: Townsend Ridge, Sugarloaf, The Gem, and Hydro Ridge. Some bush. No dogs please. |
Martin Smith. m_smith@telus.net, 250-391-4099, 250-885-6154 |
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14.10.2009 |
|
Mt.Arrowsmith, Judges Route, B/2 |
Mid-week trip, Wednesday. |
Peter Rothermel, 250-752-2529, prother@telus.net |
|
31.01.2013 |
|
Mt Brooks, Strathcona B2/3 |
Mid-week ascent of this attractive ski destination. AST1 required. Leave from Mt Washington early, weather depending |
Matt Manuel. mattmanual@hotmail.com. 250-871-4040 |
|
03.11.2012 |
|
Mt Tzouhalem or Maple Mtn B1 |
Members choice trip-location to be decided by participants. Both are beautiful hikes with scenic views of the Cowichan Valley area ( details to follow on ACCVI list server) |
Scott Collins scottcollins@shaw.ca. 2507322518 |
|
16.05.2010 |
|
Trailrider Trip, Thetis Lake Regional Park |
Meet at the Thetis Lake main parking lot at 1:00 – the trip will run from 1:00 to 4:00 |
Jeff Ward, jkward@shaw.ca; Gerry Graham gg@worldoceanconsulting.com |
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24.04.2010 |
|
Trailrider Trip, Mt Work |
Meet at the Mt Work/Tod Gowlland Parking Area at 12:00 – the trip will run from 12:00 to 5:00 |
Jeff Ward, jkward@shaw.ca |
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25.07.2009 |
|
Trail Rider trek with the physically challenged, Mill to Thetis Lake. |
Meet at the Mill Hill Regional Park parking lot at 1.00 (0ff of Atkins Avenue in Langford) |
Jeff Ward, 250-598-2402 |
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02.05.2010 |
|
Trailrider Trip, Matheson Lake Regional Park |
Meet at the Matheson Lake parking lot at 1:00 – the trip will run from 1:00 to 4:00 |
Jeff Ward, jkward@shaw.ca; Roger Painter, rogerpottery@live.ca |
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13.10.2012 |
|
Gowlland Tod Provincial Park B1 |
McKenzie Bight to Elbow Point or beyond. A scenic 4-5 hours loop along Coast Trail and Ridge |
Ken Wong. 2503872939. kwmailbc@gmail.com |
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10.04.2009 |
|
Mt. Joan–Curran Ski Traverse, B2 |
Maybe on 11 April |
John Young, 250-751-1551, johnyoung22222@gmail.com |
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17.06.2010 |
20.06.2010 |
Mt. Baker via North Ridge, C4 |
Max. 4; glacier travel and crevasse rescue a must |
Shawn Hedges, 250-386-2611, shawn.hedges@gmail.com |
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11.06.2010 |
14.06.2010 |
Mt. Rainier via Ingraham Direct or Disappointment Cleaver, D3 |
Max 6; glacier travel and crevasse rescue a must |
Shawn Hedges, 250-386-2611, shawn.hedges@gmail.com |
|
07.05.2010 |
10.05.2010 |
Mt. Olympus, D3 |
Max 4; backcountry ski & climb; glacier travel and crevasse rescue a must; will reschedule in event of poor weather |
Shawn Hedges, 250-386-2611, shawn.hedges@gmail.com |
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28.04.2013 |
|
Screen Peak, Empress Mtn and Bert Lake from Charters River. B2 |
Max 15 people, no dogs please |
Martin Smith. martin_smith@telus.net. 250-391-4099 |
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30.09.2012 |
|
Trailrider -Matheson Lake |
Matheson Lake and Galloping Goose. Meet in Matheson Lake parking area 1:00pm |
Jeff Ward jkward@shaw.ca |
|
19.09.2010 |
25.09.2010 |
Clayoquot-Mariner-Mt Flores C4 |
Mariner - Flores. Kayak the Sound, then climb Mariner. Self-rescue skills and experience on snow, ice, rock needed |
Mike Springer victoriabc@live.ca |
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22.02.2009 |
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Mt.Arrowsmith - C3 |
Lost Gulley, crampons, axe, max 6, wait listed |
Russ Moir, 250-477-0070 rlmoir@telus.net |
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31.10.2010 |
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Empress Mountain B1-2 |
Loop route: up by Harrison Trail, bushwhack over to Empress, back by old logging road. |
Cedric Zala, cedriczala@shaw.ca, 250-652-5841 |
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30.11.2012 |
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Strathcona Park ski B1 |
Looking for some turns from the Raven Lodge. Early season adventure open to all. Bring Avi beacon, probe and shovel to brush up or learn search skills. NOTE date change! |
Chris Duckworth. swirlinmandala@yahoo.com |
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15.10.2011 |
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East Sooke Park B2 |
Longish day hike on a mix of the coastal and interior trails - Rain or shine |
Markus Kellerhals mobk@shaw.ca 778-430-5011 |
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17.04.2011 |
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Mt Albert Edward C2 |
Long day ski tour from Mt Washington Resort to this 2093m summit in Forbidden Plateau with some turns down. Avi gear please. Optional overnight at Circlet Lake night of April 16th |
Andrew Pape-Salmon, andrewpapesalmon@shaw.ca |
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06.10.2012 |
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Trail rider Lochside and Mt Doug |
Lochside Regional Trail and Mt Douglas. Meet at 3919 Winton St between Union and Reynolds at 1:00 |
Jeff Ward jkward@shaw.ca |
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05.03.2010 |
09.03.2010 |
Kids- Spring break ski and snow camp, Mt. Cain. |
Lions cabin; skiing and other snowy outdoor fun... |
Nadja & Harry Steiner, moewe@telus.net, steinerh@telus.net, 250-652-6647 |
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02.04.2010 |
05.04.2010 |
Kids Easter ski weekend, Mt. Cain |
Lions cabin; skiing and Easter bunny rescue |
Nadja & Harry Steiner, moewe@telus.net, steinerh@telus.net, 250-652-6647 |
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01.03.2013 |
03.03.2013 |
Mt Cain Kids Youth Camp |
Lions Cabin centre for kids/youth ski camp. Explore tree skiing, igloo life and gummi bear beacon hunts. Parents and kids contact Nadja and Harry |
Nadja and Harry Steiner. moewe@telus.net. 2506526647 |
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13.02.2009 |
15.02.2009 |
Mt.Cain cabin A1-C3 |
Lift ski and day tour |
Martin Hofmann, mhofmannskis@gmail.com, Keith Battersby, 250-655-7029, keithb@telus.net |
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04.02.2011 |
06.02.2011 |
Mt Cain ski w/end |
Legendary Mt Cain powder fromHanlon Cabin.En piste or backcountry. Max 10. Early birds get fresh tracks! |
Christine Fordham, bizhelp@telus.net |
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27.03.2010 |
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Forbidden Plateau old ski area |
Learning the Ropes Workshop |
Peter Rothermel, prother@telus.net |
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17.03.2012 |
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Forbidden Plateau B2 |
Learning The Ropes - a practice session all about knots, rope management & roping up in the mountains. |
Peter Rothermel prother@telus.net 250-752-2529 |
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14.03.2009 |
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Learning the Ropes |
Peter Rothermel, 250-752-2529, prother@telus.net |
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30.07.2012 |
04.08.2012 |
Golden Hinde |
Late plans to climb the top of the island from West Min mines |
Catrin Brown 250 477 5806 catrin@shaw.ca |
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24.05.2009 |
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Mt. Landale B2 |
Lake Cowichan - Snowshoes, Plan to leave Victoria @7:00 -Dogs Welcome- |
Karen @250.479.2956 / kpayie@shaw.ca |
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18.03.2011 |
22.03.2011 |
Mt Cain |
Kids skiing (Lions cabin) |
Nadja & Harald Steiner, 250-6526647, moewe@telus.net, steinerh@telus.net |
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01.01.2012 |
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Mt Arrowsmith B/C 2/3 |
Katzenjammer's Klimb on the Judges Route. Ice axe, crampons & experience required. |
Peter Rothermel prother@telus.net 250-752-2529 |
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10.03.2012 |
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Arrowsmith Minna Ridge B/C2 |
Judy's Meadows or Minna Ridge Nordic trails -sth end Arrowsmith-low angled gladed ridge sth side Cameron Valley-ski tour/snowshoe |
Chris Duckworth swirlinmandala@yahoo.com |
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25.10.2008 |
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Mt. Benson - A1 |
John Young, 751-1551, jyoung1@sd68.bc.ca |
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12.02.2012 |
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Mt Arrowsmith or Forbidden Plateau B2 |
Introduction to snow-shoeing |
Roger Painter 250-478-7745 rogerpottery@live.ca |
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14.01.2012 |
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Mt Brooks B2 |
Introduction to backcountry ski touring – beginners welcome. Ski tour from Mount Washington Resort along Lake Trail into the backcountry to this 1,500m summit with a few turns down. Intermediate group will summit Mount Brooks, depending on the group and the conditions. Includes an avalanche transceiver practice for the beginner group and possible summit of mountain. NOTE DATE CHANGE from Feb5 |
Andrew Pape-Salmon andrewps@shaw.ca |
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21.06.2010 |
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Fleming Beach |
Intro/refresher to rock climbing: 2 - rappelling: 6 pm (priority to summer campers) |
Rick Johnson, 250-656-0641 |
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14.06.2010 |
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Fleming Beach |
Intro/refresher to rock climbing: 1 - belaying: 6 pm (priority to summer campers) |
Rick Johnson, 250-656-0641 |
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28.02.2009 |
01.03.2009 |
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Intro to Winter Camping |
Tom Carter, 250-954-2345, carter@islandnet.com |
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06.07.2012 |
09.07.2012 |
Price Creek / Septimus / Rosseau |
Intro to Mountaineering. Pre-trip evening session on July 4th. 7:30- 10pm at Swan Lake Nature House, Victoria. See Education Page for details. Course is now Full-'wait list'being taken NOTE. change of leader. |
Harry Steiner steinerh@telus.net. 250 652 6647 |
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13.02.2011 |
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Ice Box-Mt Arrowsmith C3 |
Intro to ice climbing-top roped single pitch practices-ice axe/helmet needed-max 8-contact leader for further details |
Richard Butler-Smythe richardb@uvic.ca |
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01.07.2010 |
04.07.2010 |
Big Interior and Area |
Intro to General Mountaineering |
Dave Campbell david_ac@hotmail.com 250 755 1600 |
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12.01.2013 |
13.01.2013 |
Mt Elma, B1 |
Intro to back country skiing ( beginners given preference). Day1 transceiver practice, Day 2 winter ascent to Elma. Bring probe, shovel and beacon, be prepared for fun too. No avalanche skills/training required. Please email.Course FULL but Waiting List being taken. |
Harry Steiner. steinerh@telus.net |
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02.02.2013 |
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Adder Mountain B3 |
Intermediate ski ascent of this great ski tour. AST1 needed. Max 8 persons |
Dan Perrakis dperrakis@gmail.com |
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18.03.2012 |
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Mt Becher C2 |
Intermediate downhill skills required. Backcountry ski tour from Wood Mountain ski area (Forbidden Plateau) to this 1,390m summit in Strathcona Park. Avi gear required. |
Andrew Pape-Salmon andrewps@shaw.ca |
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03.10.2009 |
04.10.2009 |
Steamboat (B-C2) |
Interesting karst landscape. Mainly hiking, possibly some scrambling. |
David Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com or tel 250-755-1600 |
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16.08.2009 |
18.08.2009 |
Augerpoint Traverse, B-C/2 |
Including ascents of Mt. Albert Edward and Augerpoint Mountain |
Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com |
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21.02.2009 |
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Mt Arrowsmith - B4 |
Ice Climbing Intro |
Peter Rothermel, 250-752-2529, prother@telus.net |
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12.12.2009 |
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Mt. Cokely from Cameron Lake C2 |
Ice axe,crampons,snowshoes,poles |
Tom Carter, 250-954-2345, carter@islandnet.com |
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12.03.2011 |
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Mt Arrowsmith Judge's Route C2 |
Ice axe,crampons, axe arrest skills-preferably with AVI gear |
Tom Carter 250 954 2345 carter@islandnet.com |
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13.03.2010 |
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Mt Arrowsmith, Main Gully, C3 |
Ice axe, crampons, helmet. Experience with these tools required. |
Rory O'Connell, 250-483-5202, oconnellr@hotmail.com |
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21.05.2011 |
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Arrowsmith Snow nose Route C3 |
Ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness, preferably AVI gear. Solo experience on steep snow and rock class 3-4 essential. |
Tom Carter 250 954 2345 carter@islandnet.com |
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15.05.2010 |
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Mt.Arrowsmith, Snow Nose, C 3/4 |
Ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness, descending gear. Experience on steep exposed snow and rock. |
Tom Carter, 250-954-2345, carter@islandnet.com |
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30.07.2011 |
01.08.2011 |
Colonel Foster SE Summit C3 |
Ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness, camp gear |
Tom Carter 250 954 2345 carter@islandnet.com |
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06.03.2010 |
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Mt.Arrowsmith, Judge's route C2 |
Ice axe, crampons, helmet, goggles. Experience with these tools required |
Tom Carter, 250-954-2345, carter@islandnet.com |
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21.02.2009 |
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Mt. Arrowsmith, Judge's Route - C2 |
Ice axe, crampons, helmet, goggles |
Tom Carter, 954-2345, carter@islandnet.com |
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03.09.2011 |
05.09.2011 |
Mt George V via Mt Frink C2 |
Ice axe, crampons, camp gear |
Tom Carter 250 954 2345 carter@islandnet.com |
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17.01.2009 |
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Forbidden Plateau |
Ice Axe Workshop |
Peter Rothermel, 752-2529, prother@telus.net |
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21.11.2011 |
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BMFF 10%-Off Day |
Holders of BMFF tickets get 10% off at Robinson's Outdoor Store, Mountain Equipment Coop, Ocean River Sports, Valhalla pure Outfitters and Island Alpine Guides. One day only! |
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29.08.2009 |
02.09.2009 |
Marble Meadow, B-C/2 |
Hiking and peak bagging; Mt. McBride and possibly Marble Peak and Morrison Spire. Canoe across Buttle Lake. |
John Young, 250-751-1551, johnyoung22222@gmail.com |
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24.08.2009 |
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Wolf Mountain, B1 |
Hiking |
Trevor Dickinson, trevordickinson@yahoo.com |
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21.11.2009 |
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5040 Peak, B-C2 |
Hike/snowshoe up NW Ridge, weather permitting |
Dave Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com or tel 250-755-1600 |
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22.11.2009 |
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Alberni Valley, Location TBD, B-C2/3 |
Hike/snowshoe in Alberni valley, weather permitting |
Dave Campbell, david_ac@hotmail.com or tel 250-755-1600 |
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12.06.2010 |
14.06.2010 |
Vanc Island Spine Relay B1 |
Hike/snowshoe from Mt Washington to Cumberland -Strathcona park via Forbidden Plat -2 nights camping |
Andrew Pape-Salmon andrewpapesalmon@shaw.ca 250 592 7017 |
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23.06.2012 |
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Peak 5040 C2 |
Hike/scramble up abeautiful and very scenic peak in Sutton Pass area. Ice axe/crampons possibly needed. |
Chris Duckworth swirlinmandala@yahoo.com |
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13.08.2011 |
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Mt Angeles B2 |
Hike, bike, swim – all in a (long) day! |
Sylvia Moser, 250 595 3670, shmoser@shaw.ca |
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13.12.2009 |
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Caleb Pike to Mt Work, A/B1 |
Hike via paths less travelled. Car shuttle TBA. |
Martin Smith, 250 656 8786, martin_smith@shaw.ca |
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14.10.2012 |
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Empress Mountain, Sooke A2 |
Hike in to this scenic Sth Island top. |
Roger Painter. rogerpottery@live.ca. 2504787745 |
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16.05.2010 |
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Elbow Point, A/B1 |
Hike from McKenzie Bight to Elbow Point (very low tide), back via Jocelyn Hill. |
Cedric Zala, cedriczala@shaw.ca, 250-652-5841. |
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01.07.2011 |
07.07.2011 |
Flower Ridge-Augerpoint Traverse C/D2 |
Hike Flower Ridge from Buttle lake, climb Tzela Mtn then N to Augerpoint then return Buttle, bagging up to ten 6000 footers on way! Take Ralph River route back to Buttle Lk. Ice axe/crampons. Maximum 6 |
John Young johnyoung22222@gmail.com 250 751 1551 |
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18.08.2012 |
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Mt Angeles - bike and hike |
hike and scramble the ridge to the summit (6454ft) -swim in Lake Angeles. Total 20km biking 25km hiking |
Sylvia Moser shmoser@shaw.ca 250595 3670 |
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04.06.2011 |
05.06.2011 |
Mountaineering With Kids II c2 |
Hike and fish - Father and Son Lakes |
Nadja and Harry Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647 |
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07.10.2011 |
10.10.2011 |
Mountaineering with Kids V B1-5 |
Hike and climb on Salt Spring Island |
Nadja & Harry Steiner moewe@telus.net steinerh@telus.net 250 652 6647 |
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19.05.2010 |
21.05.2010 |
Kludahk Trail B1 |
Hike along San Juan Ridge-overnight camp or cabin |
Andrew Pape-Salmon andrewpapesalmon@shaw.ca 250 592 7017 |
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24.05.2010 |
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Sea-to-Sea Regional Park, Sooke, A/B1 |
Hike along Harrison Trail to Grassy and Sheilds Lakes in celebration of CRD Regional Parks Committee decision to adopt Sea-to-Sea management plan. |
Cedric Zala, cedriczala@shaw.ca, 250-652-5841 |
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24.07.2010 |
25.07.2010 |
Mt Schoen C3 |
highest in Sutton Range |
Christine Fordham bizhelp@telus.net |
