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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)
DATE
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LEADER
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DESTINATION & NOTES
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January 12
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Karen George
724-2620
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Upper Taylor River
(A1-2)
– snowshoe or cross-country ski along the Taylor River,
upstream or downstream from the highway rest area.
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January 19
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Ursula Knoll
723-6883
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Teodoro Trail
(B1) – starting near the West Bay Hotel, hike or snowshoe
the looping route to the Sproat Lake lookout offering great
360 views.
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January 26
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Jane Morden
723-9551
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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.
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February 2
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Karen George
724-2620
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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.
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February 9
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Judy & Harold Carlson
724-4535
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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
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February 16
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Gillian Kamma
723-2353
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Horne Mt.
(B1) – from Cathedral Grove, hike or snowshoe to
this domed summit with a lovely view of Cameron Lake.
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February 23
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Barbara Baker
724-2985
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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.
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March 2
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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 9
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Judy Carlson
724-4535
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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.
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March 16
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Barbara Baker
724-2985
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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.
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March 23
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Karen George 724-2620 &
Ursula Knoll
723-6883
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Mt. Cokely via Rosseau Chute
(C1) – backcountry ski or snowshoe
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March 30
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EASTER WEEKEND
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(no trip scheduled)
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April 6
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Ursula
Knoll
723-6883
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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.
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Dave
Horst
723-2296
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April 13
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Harry Schwartz
723-0191
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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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April 20
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Harry Schwartz
723-0191
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Radar Hill to Schooner Cove
(B2) – in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve; over a
combination of rocky headlands and sandy beaches.
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April 27
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Judy & Harold Carlson
724-4535 & Pat Brown
723-4168
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Inlet Trail (Ship Creek to China Creek section)
(B1) – joint trip with Alberni Parks & Recreation.
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May
4
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Karen George
724-2620
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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.
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***
TRIP PLANNING SESSION***
Tuesday May 7/11
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May
11
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Gillian Kamma 723-2353
&
Ursula Knoll 723-6883
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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.
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May
18
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Victoria Day weekend
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(no
trip scheduled)
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May
25
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Harry Schwartz
723-0191
&
Harold Carlson
724-4535
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Dixon Lake/Ash 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 |
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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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