The Alberni Valley Outdoor Club

 

   





 

This is the home page of the Alberni Valley Outdoor Club (www.albernivalleyoutdoorclub.org)

Trip Schedule (also available as a printable pdf document)

MARCH

March 3
 

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.

 

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.

 

March 17 Rudy Brugger 723-8289 Mt. Cokely (C1) – ski or snowshoe adventure (Rudy’s favourite local destination)

 

March 24

Stephanie Grover 730-5000 & 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 31

Karen George  724-2620  & Dave Horst   723-2296

 

Mt. Apps (B2) – cross-country or backcountry ski or snowshoe to this favourite destination in the Beaufort range

APRIL

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.
 

April 14

 

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.

 

April 21

 

Robert Gunn  723-3350  & Randy Taylor  723-3396

 

Inlet Trail (China Creek to Ship Creek section) (B1) – joint trip with Alberni Parks & Recreation.

 

April 28

Robert Gunn  723-3350

 

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.

 

MAY

May 5

Karen George  724-2620  & Ursula Knoll  723-6883


 

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.

 

May 12

 

Randy Taylor 723-3396


 

Newcastle Island (A1) – an interesting spring hike on a historic island in Nanaimo harbour.

 

 

*** TRIP PLANNING SESSION***

Tuesday May 15/11

 

May 19

(Victoria Day weekend)

 

Judy Carlson  724-4535  & Dave Horst  723-2296

 


 

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.

May 26

Harry Schwartz  723-0191 & Harold Carlson  724-4535 &/or Rudy Brugger 723-8289

 

Dixon 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.

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
 
  Kayak/Canoe Trip Grading
    1 Calm water, river or lake with little or no waves
    2 Open water, lake or ocean with small waves or swell
    3 Exposed water, ocean with large waves or swell

The AVOC executive for 2009/2010 is:

Position Name Phone # Email address
Chairperson Judy Carlson 724-4535 judyharoldc@shaw.ca
Secretary Karen George 724-2620 ridgemagnet@shaw.ca
Treasurer Ursula Knoll 723-6883 uk6883@telus.net

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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