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This is the home page of the Alberni Valley
Outdoor Club (www.albernivalleyoutdoorclub.org)
Trip Schedule (also
available as a
printable pdf document)
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MARCH |
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March 3
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Rudy Brugger 723-8289
& Stephanie Grover 730-5000 |
Mt.
Gibson
(B1) –
the route to Gibson branches east near the top of the
Brigade Lake trail. Backcountry ski or snowshoe. A long
climb but great views from the ridge.
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March 10 |
Ursula Knoll
723-6883 |
Teodoro Trail
(B1) –
starting near the West Bay Hotel, hike or snowshoe the
looping route to the lookout offering great 360 views. |
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March 17 |
Rudy Brugger 723-8289 |
Mt.
Cokely
(C1) – ski or snowshoe adventure (Rudy’s favourite local
destination)
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March 24 |
Stephanie Grover 730-5000 &
Ursula
Knoll 723-6883
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CPR
Trail
(B1) –
to the lookout (and maybe beyond?); steep but non-technical
route from east end of Cameron Lake. |
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March 31 |
Karen George 724-2620 &
Dave
Horst 723-2296
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Mt.
Apps
(B2) – cross-country or backcountry ski or snowshoe to this
favourite destination in the Beaufort range |
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APRIL |
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April 6, 7, & 8
(Easter Weekend) |
Stephanie Grover 730-5000 |
Cape Beale
(B1) – camping trip; from
Bamfield, hike to Tapaltos Bay to set up camp; explore the
peninsula.
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April
14
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Karen
George 724-2620 |
Mt.
Becher
(C1) –
Back-country ski or snowshoe from old Forbidden Plateau ski
area; includes lovely rolling terrain and some short, steep
sections to a spacious domed summit.
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April 21 |
Robert Gunn 723-3350 &
Randy
Taylor 723-3396
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Inlet
Trail (China Creek to Ship Creek section)
(B1) – joint trip with Alberni Parks & Recreation.
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April 28 |
Robert
Gunn 723-3350
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Runner’s Trail
(B1) –
this continuation of the Inlet Trail runs east from
headquarters Bay at the southern end of the historic CNPR
trail to Francis Lake, about halfway to Cowichan Lake.
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MAY |
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May 5 |
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Louise
Goetting Lake
(B2) –
From Marion Main, follow an access road to the dam and
scenic outflow waterfall, then up to the lake situated south
of Adder peak.
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May 12
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Randy Taylor
723-3396
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Newcastle Island
(A1) –
an interesting spring hike on a historic island in Nanaimo
harbour. |
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*** TRIP PLANNING SESSION***
Tuesday May 15/11
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May 19
(Victoria Day weekend) |
Judy Carlson 724-4535 &
Dave
Horst 723-2296
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Cous
Estuary
(A1 –
B1) – a joint hike and canoe/kayak trip to explore the
estuary either by land or by water. It should be a good
time to view the spring flowers. |
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May 26 |
Harry Schwartz 723-0191 &
Harold Carlson 724-4535
&/or
Rudy Brugger 723-8289
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Dixon
Lake
canoe/kayak trip (A1) - Classic canoe country; joint
outing with Port Alberni Parks & Recreation.
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And,
if you have time and energy to
spare: Tuesday trails project: work with
volunteers on trail improvements. Contact: Harold Carlson
(724-4535)
Notes:
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Size of
trip party may be limited at the leader’s discretion due to
consideration of transportation, equipment, skill requirements,
etc.
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It is
expected that an offer of assistance toward vehicle costs will
be made to the driver when sharing transport.
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Permission
to bring pets on trip at leader’s discretion.
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Are you
interested in trying something new but don’t yet have the
equipment? The Club has some extra ice axes, crampons, helmets,
and snowshoes. Contact Harold Carlson or Karen George for more
information. Some members have canoes but may need paddling
partners; call the trip leader.
Club Rules &
Regulations:
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Everyone
participating in Club trips does so at their own risk. There
may at times be some degree of danger. While the Leader will
take reasonable precautions, neither the Leader nor the club
will be held responsible for any injury, loss of life, or loss
of property. Participants must be willing to sign a waiver in
order to go on Club trips or engage in other Club-sanctioned
activities.
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Life
jackets must be worn while on the water during Club trips.
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Non-members are welcome to try out Club trips. Guests are,
however, expected to become members after two trips.
This
grading must be considered as a general indication of the levels of
fitness and experience which is required on outings. An allowance
must be made for poor weather and other unpredictable conditions, in
deciding whether to participate. Extra caution must be taken with
the canoeing and kayaking trips, as the wind can come up suddenly
and make the trip a lot more difficult.
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Degree of Difficulty |
Hiking/Climbing Trip Grading |
| A |
Not
strenuous |
1 |
Hiking |
| B |
Moderately
strenuous |
2 |
Scrambling,
occasional use of hands |
| C |
Strenuous |
3 |
Easy
climbing, rope may be required |
| D |
Very
Strenuous |
4 |
Continual
belaying, roped climbing |
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Kayak/Canoe Trip Grading |
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1 |
Calm water,
river or lake with little or no waves |
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2 |
Open water,
lake or ocean with small waves or swell |
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3 |
Exposed
water, ocean with large waves or swell |
The AVOC
executive for 2009/2010 is:
Membership
Fees:
Dues - Full
Year; including membership in the Federation of Mountain Clubs of
BC:
Single - $25.00 Family - $45.00 Associate -
$5.00
Club fees are
based on the calendar year and are payable at the previous AGM in
Nov. or thereafter. The allocation of these fees is as follows:
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$15 -
Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (per person)
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$ 6 -
Liability Insurance via. the FMCBC
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$
remaining - towards club expenses
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Associates must be members of the FMCBC via. another Club or
individually
Contact one of
the Club executives for a membership application form, or
download the form. Payments to be
made to the Club treasurer.
The membership
application form can be downloaded at the links below.
Membership Application (PDF download)
Here are
some links of interest to Alberni Valley hikers
Alberni Valley
Chamber of Commerce
Alberni -
Clayoquot Regional District
Vancouver Island Online Hiking information
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