I convinced six other mid-week slackers to go on a trip with me last Tuesday, up to some slightly obscure but spectacular peaks on the[…]
September Sail
A nice afternoon of sailing in September on Ben’s Catalina 27, Business Time. It’s always fun to go out on the water with a few[…]
Marriott Basin Ramblings
Ben, Frances, Meghan, Adam and I spent two days rambling in the Marriott Basin. We left Vancouver late Saturday morning, and drove up to the[…]
Skaha with Three Rope Guns
Sarah Matt Paul and I went to Skaha over the labour day long weekend, hoping to avoid the torrential rains forecasted for Vancouver and Squamish.[…]
Old Settler – West Buttress of the South Peak and Summit Traverse
Like any good trip, this one began with a set of confusing logging roads. We had a great day of climbing on Old Settler, but[…]
The Wild Coast Part 6: Hot Springs Cove to Tofino
We sailed from Friendly Cove, around the Hesquiat Peninsula, across to Hot Springs Cove, and finally to Tofino. We spent two nights at Hot Springs[…]
The Wild Coast Part 5: Nootka Sound
Aug 10-12 After sailing down Tahsis Inlet, we went through the Spanish Pilot islands to get to Bligh Cove, inside Bligh Island. This area is[…]
The Wild Coast Part 4: Esperanza Inlet and Tahsis
We didn’t spend much time here, as we had to pick up Kelly from Tahsis. Esperanza Inlet and Tahsis Inlet form an inside passage around[…]
The Wild Coast Part 3: The Brooks Peninsula
Aug 3 – Aug 7 The Brooks Peninsula is believed to have been untouched by the last glaciation, leaving behind unique plant species. The peninsula[…]
The Wild Coast Part 2: Exploring Quatsino Sound
Jul 31 – Aug 3 The huge Quatsino Sound, one of many on the west coast of Vancouver Island, almost divides the north end of[…]