The Alberni Valley Outdoor Club

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Trip Schedule (also available as a printable pdf document)

DATE	LEADER	DESTINATION & NOTES
January 12	Karen George 724-2620	Upper Taylor River  (A1-2) – snowshoe or cross-country ski along the Taylor River, upstream or downstream from the highway rest area.
January 19	Ursula Knoll 723-6883	Teodoro Trail (B1) – starting near the West Bay Hotel, hike or snowshoe the looping route to the Sproat Lake lookout offering great 360 views.
January 26	Jane Morden 723-9551	Three Sisters/Export Veterans Trail (A/B1) – ramble through some of our last nearby old growth forest between the lookout (above Coombs Candy) and Loon Lake.
February 2	Karen George 724-2620	Wesley Ridge Bluffs (B2) - Brisk steep walk from the east end of Cameron Lake, continuing beyond the lookout tower; great views on a clear day.
February 9	Judy & Harold Carlson 724-4535	Upper Kennedy River (A1-2) – snowshoe or ski the area northwest of Sutton Pass towards Landslide Lake and the start of the old Witness Trail
February 16	Gillian Kamma 723-2353	Horne Mt. (B1) – from Cathedral Grove, hike or snowshoe to this domed summit with a lovely view of Cameron Lake.
February 23	Barbara Baker 724-2985	Cous Estuary (A/B1) – too early for the spring flowers but still a rewarding climb down the ridge to the Cous Creek estuary with great views of Alberni Inlet.
March 2	Ursula Knoll 723-6883	CPR Trail (B1) – to the lookout (and maybe beyond?); steep but non-technical route from east end of Cameron Lake.
March 9	Judy Carlson 724-4535	Mt. Hal (B1) – hike up the west slope of this Beaufort Range mountain, situated between Mt. Irwin and Mt. Joan, for wonderful views of the Alberni & Ash River Valleys.
March 16	Barbara Baker 724-2985	Top of the Hump tour (A1-2) – explore some of the many bike trails and old roads that meander through this mostly open country on both sides of  highway 4, including lakes, marshes and a stunning viewpoint.
March  23	Karen George 724-2620 & Ursula Knoll  723-6883	Mt. Cokely via Rosseau Chute (C1) – backcountry ski or snowshoe
March 30	EASTER WEEKEND	(no trip scheduled)
April 6	Ursula Knoll   723-6883	Brigade Lake Trail (B1) – backcountry ski or snowshoe; trail begins near Sutton Pass & climbs to Brigade Lake on the west end of the Klitsa-Gibson plateau. Or Nitinat River canoe trip – to participate, must have moving water experience (class II or higher).  Please contact the trip leader at least a week in advance.
	Dave Horst   723-2296
April 13	Harry Schwartz   723-0191	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.
April 20	Harry Schwartz   723-0191	Radar Hill to Schooner Cove (B2) – in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve; over a combination of rocky headlands and sandy beaches.
April 27	Judy & Harold Carlson 724-4535 & Pat Brown  723-4168	Inlet Trail (Ship Creek to China Creek section) (B1) – joint trip with Alberni Parks & Recreation.
May 4	Karen George   724-2620	Stamp River/Angler’s Trail (B1) – an easy 7km walk along the river (one-way) where hopefully another vehicle will be available for a return drive.
*** TRIP PLANNING SESSION*** Tuesday May 7/11
May 11	Gillian Kamma 723-2353 & Ursula Knoll 723-6883	Mt. Arrowsmith Snow Bowl (C2) – from the upper switchback on Pass Main follow the creek up steep terrain into the snowy cirque above; ice axe & crampons needed.
May 18	Victoria Day weekend	(no trip scheduled)
May 25	Harry Schwartz  723-0191 & Harold Carlson  724-4535	Dixon Lake/Ash Lake canoe/kayak trip (A1) - Classic canoe country; joint outing with Port Alberni Parks & Recreation.

And, if you have time and energy to spare:  Tuesday trails project:  work with volunteers on trail improvements.  Contact:  Harold Carlson (724-4535)

Notes: 

1. Size of trip party may be limited at the leader’s discretion due to consideration of transportation, equipment, skill requirements, etc.
2. It is expected that an offer of assistance toward vehicle costs will be made to the driver when sharing transport.
3. Permission to bring pets on trip at leader’s discretion.
4. 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:

1. 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.
2. Life jackets must be worn while on the water during Club trips.
3. Non-members are welcome to try out Club trips. Guests are, however, expected to become members after two trips.

Trip Grading:

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.

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:

•  $15 - Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (per person)

•  $ 6  - Liability Insurance via. the FMCBC

•  $ remaining  - towards club expenses

•  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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