DATE

TRIP

DESCRIPTION

CONTACT

JUNE

2-3

Mt Baker  (C3)

late ski trip after the snow mobilers have gone Easton/ Demning Glacier route

Claire Ebendinger

652-1509

3

Heather Mountain  (B2)

expect snow on the ground    

Alan Danesh

370-3370

3

Mt Klitsa via N.Ridge (C3)

Russ'Root. Return Great Couloir. Ice axe, crampons and some experience required. Ramblers and ACC get-together

Peter Rothermel

(250) 752-2529

9-10

Kludahk Work Party

board-walk building to develop and maintain the trail system of the San Juan Ridge in the Sooke Hills; overnight at one of the cabins

Gerhardt Lepp

384-7948   

16-17

Mt McQuillan Work Party

joint venture with the Alberni Valley Outdoor Club to re-establish the trail into King

Solomons' Basin for access to Mt. McQuillan. summit day Sunday - come for either or both

Peter  Rothermel

(250) 752-2529

17

Kludahk Trail  (A1)

it's still spring in the Sooke Hills

Judith & Viggo Holm  477-8596

17-18

Red Tusk   (C4+)

Tantalus Range; dates may change

John Pratt

477-0933

23-24

Elk River Trail Work Party

an invitation to join the Ramblers   

John Cowlin

658-0343

Don Apps

338-6139

24

El Capitan - Mt Landale  (B/C 2)

a traverse of the Cowichan Valley peaks

Derek Wells & Katherine Brandt  389-1560

JULY

30-1

Mackenzie  Range area  (B3/ 4)

possibly Canoe Peak and trail maintenance date may change - call early

Rick Eppler

477-5806

2

Mt Ash - via triathlon

bike the Goose, hike Mt Ash  

and swim in Matheson Lake

Gerta Smythe  478-7369

early July

Mt Rainier

check the Section website for details of an upcoming trip to Mt Rainier

15

Mt Arrowsmith  (B3)

up the Nose then blow the nose

Ang Lopez

384-4106

21-22

Elk River Trail Work Party

another  invitation to join the Ramblers

John Cowlin

658-0343

Don Apps

338-6139

21-22

Edge Mountain and      

Blanshard's Needle  (B4)

Golden Ears Park

John Pratt

477-0933

26-2 Aug 

Scrambles in the Rockies  (B2)

a week of scrambles in the Rockies to get warmed up for the mountaineering season: Big Sister, Temple, Rundle etc

Don Cameron

381-3316

28-29

Wedge Mountain   (C3)

classic climb to the summit of Garibaldi Park; maximum 6, crevasse rescue skills required 

Jules Thomson

472-3820

29

      Mt Arrowsmith  (B2)

from the Judge's route

Alan Danesh

370-3370

AUGUST

5-17

Pacific Crest Trail

150 miles from Hood to Rainier; 

12  miles per day  and / or carrying leader

Gil Parker

370-9349

8-12

Cape Scott  (B1) 

jointly led family trip to the island's north

Mike Hubbard & Sylvia Moser  595-3670

11-12

Elkhorn Mountain  (C3/4)

second highest peak on the island

Rick Eppler

477-5806

12

Heather Mountain  (B2)

enjoy the blueberries

Alan Danesh

370-3370

17-19 

Augerpoint Mountain (C2)

located between Forbidden Plateau and Buttle Lake;  lots of options from Jack's Trail

Derek Wells & Katherine Brandt  389-1560

23

Barbecue  (BYOF)

chez Gerta: bring your summer tales and towel

Gerta Smythe

478-7369

25-26

Comox Glacier  (B2)

strenuous scramble; glacier travel     

Mike Hubbard

370-1096

26

Mt Arrowsmith  (B2)

by the Judges Route

Judith Holm

477-8596

31-7 

Golden Hinde  (C3)

Sept  back-pack through Strathcona Park to climb the island's top spot

Richard  Keltie

388-4584

SEPTEMBER

1-3

Price Creek Horseshoe  (D3) 

3 days around Price Creek in Strathcona Park: Flower Ridge - Mt Rousseau - Cream Lake -   

Bedwell Lake; possibly climb Mt Septimus

Tak Ogasawara

(250) 923-1859

8-9

Olympic Mountains 

(B2)

Royal Basin - a  majestic place

Chris & Lynne Peppler 370-5135

8-9

Mt Arrowsmith 

First day, trail maintenance on the Saddle Route and Bumps; second day climb the nose to the summit, return Judges Route. Joint Ramblers and ACC trip

Peter Rothermel

(250) 752-2529

13

Mt Work  (A1)

back to Work for a workout after work 6.00pm  Mackenzie Bight parking lot

Claire Ebendinger

652-1509

16

Olympic Mountains (B2)

trail to High Divide area, fabulous views; Bogachiel Peak

Tom Hall

592-2518

22-23

The REAL Queen Peak(C2)

mix up your water bottles and brush with royal tea         

Sandy Briggs

380-3829

29-30

Mt Arrowsmith  (B3)

optional routes; maximum 8

Jules Thomson

472-3820

OCTOBER

6    

Mt Haliburton and beyond (B1)

Saturna island;maximum 6 as this is private land

Tom Hall

592-2518

6-8

Forbidden Plateau  (B2)

Mt Albert Edward and other options

Catrin Brown

477-5806

13-14

Wilderness Navigation

workshop in map, compass and GPS; overnight to Blueberry cabin on Kludahk trail

Don Cameron & Gerhardt

216-4492

14

Mt Whymper  (B2)

North West Ridge

Rick Eppler

477-5806

18

Trip Leader Forum

open discussion and social for all interested

Richard Keltie

388-4584

20-21

Kings Peak  (C2)  

complete your royal flush in the throne room

      of the mountain gods

Sandy Briggs

380-3829

24

Annual Photo Contest

the year's best in competition

7.30pm   U.Vic. Faculty Club

27   

El Capitan  (B2)

old favourite in the Cowichan Lake area

Greg Gordon

382-6263

NOVEMBER

4

Sooke Hills  (B1)

lots of options, not so much daylight

Margaret Brown

727-2480

11

Mystery Mountain

shrouded in mist, not to be missed

Russ Moir 

477-0070

17

Gowland Range  (B1)

Mt Work to Mt Finlayson

Larry Talarico

598-8377

17-18

Banff Festival of Mtn Films

annual tour of the best of Banff

2 nights, 2 showings on

Saturday & sunday evenings   

University Centre Auditorium

Jules Thomson

472-3820

24   

Ski Season Opener

there'll be snow!

Claire Ebendinger

652-1509

DECEMBER

5

AGM & Open Projector Night

7.30pm  U.Vic. Faculty Club

ADVANCE NOTICES 

2002

Feb

2-9 

Monashee Chalet

ski trip to Monashee Chalet, snow cat in

Tim Strange

(250) 923 4212

Russ Moir

477-0070 

2002

Mar

10-17  

Valhalla Mountain Touring

backcountry ski trip, New Denver, BC hut, sauna, lots of deep powder - call soon!

Richard Keltie

388-4584