# Trip Reports

**URL:** https://discourse.accvi.ca/c/trip-report/5.md

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## [About the Trip Reports category](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/about-the-trip-reports-category/16)

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**Author:** [@administrator](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/administrator)\
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A summary of a completed trip, possibly with photos, map, list of participants etc. You may like to include information about conditions and that may be useful for others who wish to follow the route. Reports of all mou…

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## [Mt Roberts in the Prince of Wales Range](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mt-roberts-in-the-prince-of-wales-range/2033)

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**Author:** [@Catrin](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Catrin)\
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**Last updated:** [31 October 2026 18:29 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mt-roberts-in-the-prince-of-wales-range/2033 "2026-10-31T18:29:09Z")

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written by and posted for Tak Ogasawara On my birthday I usually go up mountain spend one night by my self. This year I wanted to do a bit different therefore I ask anyone want to come along for the over night hike t…

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## [Mt Baker via the Easton Glacier Route](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mt-baker-via-the-easton-glacier-route/2032)

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**Author:** [@Catrin](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Catrin)\
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**Last updated:** [31 October 2026 04:10 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mt-baker-via-the-easton-glacier-route/2032 "2026-10-31T04:10:42Z")

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written by and posted for Karly Murphy On July 26th, myself and a few other rad women began our ascent of Mt. Baker. It had been made known that there was going to be a weather system coming in during our planned summit…

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## [Campbell Icefields trip (September 3-11, 2026)](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/campbell-icefields-trip-september-3-11-2026/2030)

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**Author:** [@RACHELTRELOAR](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/RACHELTRELOAR)\
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**Last updated:** [30 October 2026 22:17 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/campbell-icefields-trip-september-3-11-2026/2030 "2026-10-30T22:17:52Z")

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Campbell Icefields Chalet sits at about 2200m - spectacular views abound in all directions. Our group was comprised of members from the VI, Vancouver and Okanagan sections. It was great to meet people from other section…

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## [Mt Arrowsmith Marmot Blitz](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mt-arrowsmith-marmot-blitz/2003)

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**Author:** [@Heather\_Heim](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Heather_Heim)\
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**Last updated:** [25 September 2026 18:41 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mt-arrowsmith-marmot-blitz/2003 "2026-09-25T18:41:24Z")

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Arrowsmith Marmot Blitz Trip Report.pdf (4.7 MB) Added the report as a PDF to allow for more photos.

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## [Kids' trip to Hišimy̓awiƛ. 17 - 19 August](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/kids-trip-to-hisimy-awi-17-19-august/2016)

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**Author:** [@Catrin](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Catrin)\
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**Last updated:** [23 September 2026 05:20 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/kids-trip-to-hisimy-awi-17-19-august/2016 "2026-09-23T05:20:29Z")

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The happy group at the trailhead. It’s going to be a hot climb up to the hut today. But at Cobalt Lake it’s all smiles from Lily and Sofia ready for a swim. Hišimy̓awiƛ is a welcome sight as always, and we set…

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## [Canmore Summer Camp 1-8 August 2026](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/canmore-summer-camp-1-8-august-2026/2010)

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**Author:** [@Geoff](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Geoff)\
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**Last updated:** [15 September 2026 15:57 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/canmore-summer-camp-1-8-august-2026/2010 "2026-09-15T15:57:30Z")

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The Vancouver Island Section has held many summer camps in Alpine Club huts over the years but never before at the ACC Hostel in Canmore. This luxurious facility in the woods ten minutes from town boasts beds for up to 3…

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## [Harmston-Argus-Red Pillar in a day - August 28 - 30](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/harmston-argus-red-pillar-in-a-day-august-28-30/2002)

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**Author:** [@alexstover](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/alexstover)\
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**Last updated:** [1 September 2026 16:47 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/harmston-argus-red-pillar-in-a-day-august-28-30/2002 "2026-09-01T16:47:51Z")

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With a good weather window on Saturday August 29th, Colin, Dylan and I wanted to summit Red Pillar, Argus mountain, and Mount Harmston all in a single day. The hike up to the tarns below peak 1712 on Aug.28 was much bet…

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## [Comox Glacier and Cliffe Glacier Peaks (June 12 - 14)](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/comox-glacier-and-cliffe-glacier-peaks-june-12-14/1991)

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**Author:** [@alexstover](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/alexstover)\
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**Last updated:** [12 August 2026 16:46 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/comox-glacier-and-cliffe-glacier-peaks-june-12-14/1991 "2026-08-12T16:46:47Z")

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On June 12 our team set out up the Comox Glacier trailhead towards the summit of Comox Glacier. We made good time to Black Cat Mountain under the 30 degree sun. Every patch of snow we encountered had gone isothermal; a b…

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## [Harmston-Argus-Red Pillar 17-20 July](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/harmston-argus-red-pillar-17-20-july/1986)

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**Author:** [@mikek732](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/mikek732)\
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**Last updated:** [31 July 2026 05:53 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/harmston-argus-red-pillar-17-20-july/1986 "2026-07-31T05:53:47Z")

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3 of us made use of the Mosaic gate key to have 3 nights around Red Pillar, Harmston and Argus. Dealing with logging road logistics to paddle a lake to access a mountain is an excellent Vancouver Island experience - the …

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## [Mt. Myra Trip Report (July 10 to 12)](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mt-myra-trip-report-july-10-to-12/1985)

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**Author:** [@IngoLambrecht](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/IngoLambrecht)\
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**Last updated:** [27 July 2026 03:14 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mt-myra-trip-report-july-10-to-12/1985 "2026-07-27T03:14:35Z")

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Four of us set out on July 10, 2026 to hike up Mt. Myra in Strathcona Park. We hit the trails at the parking spot near Myra Mine an headed up the trail to Tenant Lake. This trail is following the pipeline for the mine’…

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## [Active wasp alert!](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/active-wasp-alert/1984)

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**Author:** [@Catrin](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Catrin)\
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**Last updated:** [21 July 2026 16:18 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/active-wasp-alert/1984 "2026-07-21T16:18:39Z")

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Not a trip report - but a caution that the wasps seem to be active early and are already vicious this year, at least in the South Island /Sooke hills. We had 4 separate incidents of disturbing nests on the ground last we…

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## [Kamma/Minna ridge hike](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/kamma-minna-ridge-hike/1982)

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**Author:** [@sharleenj](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/sharleenj)\
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**Last updated:** [21 July 2026 16:11 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/kamma-minna-ridge-hike/1982 "2026-07-21T16:11:37Z")

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On Sunday June 28, 2026, two of us headed up Kamma and Minna Ridge. This is a lovely hike through subalpine meadows. The hike starts with a relatively easy 400m hike up to Kamma ridge (which is more of a bump than a ridg…

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## [Hut Spring Maintenance Weekend](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/hut-spring-maintenance-weekend/1978)

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**Author:** [@administrator](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/administrator)\
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**Last updated:** [30 June 2026 23:25 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/hut-spring-maintenance-weekend/1978 "2026-06-30T23:25:00Z")

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Five of us - Martin, Ryan, Neil, Jamie, Kieran - went up to Hišimy̓awiƛ June 26-29 to get some maintenance tasks done. Critically Jamie was able to replumb the new propane shed to the new generator, ready for final hoo…

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## [ACCVI Rock Leadership 1 Day Course](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/accvi-rock-leadership-1-day-course/1974)

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**Author:** [@HJWhitefield](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/HJWhitefield)\
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**Last updated:** [29 June 2026 03:56 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/accvi-rock-leadership-1-day-course/1974 "2026-06-29T03:56:03Z")

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Bringing beginners and novices out onto rock for the first time for a new trip leader. Taking on the responsibility of checking gear and making safety calls can be daunting. Developing the confidence to make decisions ab…

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## [Rock Workshop Wednesday's (June 10,17, & 24)](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/rock-workshop-wednesdays-june-10-17-24/1975)

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**Author:** [@HJWhitefield](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/HJWhitefield)\
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**Last updated:** [27 June 2026 05:32 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/rock-workshop-wednesdays-june-10-17-24/1975 "2026-06-27T05:32:30Z")

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The Alpine Club has a great history of mentorship and knowledge transfer from veterans to novice alpinists. In order to honor these roots we have aimed to set up a casual community setting to help climbers hone their ski…

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## [Rambler Peak, West Buttress](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/rambler-peak-west-buttress/1961)

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**Author:** [@administrator](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/administrator)\
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**Last updated:** [23 May 2026 17:20 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/rambler-peak-west-buttress/1961 "2026-05-23T17:20:28Z")

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Rambler, West Buttress AD 700m This May long weekend Chris Neate and I headed up to Elk Pass to try the West Buttress of Rambler. After driving from Victoria Saturday morning we got on the trail at 10:30, making it to t…

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## [Dryland Crevasse Rescue Workshop](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/dryland-crevasse-rescue-workshop/1946)

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**Author:** [@administrator](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/administrator)\
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**Last updated:** [7 May 2026 16:37 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/dryland-crevasse-rescue-workshop/1946 "2026-05-07T16:37:14Z")

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(posted on behalf of Jain Alcock-White) I attended the dryland Crevasse Rescue Workshop in Nanaimo on April 25, hosted by Doug. There were eight ACCVI attendees, with a range of glacier travel and crevasse rescue experi…

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## [Big day out 2026 - hike/ski/bike loop](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/big-day-out-2026-hike-ski-bike-loop/1945)

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**Author:** [@administrator](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/administrator)\
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**Last updated:** [6 May 2026 19:59 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/big-day-out-2026-hike-ski-bike-loop/1945 "2026-05-06T19:59:11Z")

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(post written by Mike Ellis) “Sleep deprivation is a great ingredient for an adventure.” Proven true once again on Stefan’s Big Day Out. The Big Day Out involved a traverse from the summit of 5040 to the summit of Adde…

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## [Campbell Ski Week 2026](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/campbell-ski-week-2026/1932)

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**Author:** [@administrator](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/administrator)\
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**Last updated:** [11 April 2026 23:57 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/campbell-ski-week-2026/1932 "2026-04-11T23:57:15Z")

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A number of members headed to the Campbell Icefield Chalet for a week of skiing in the Rockies. We were sadly missing our usual fearless leaders, Catrin and Erich, off on Patagonia adventures, but we were ably led by Jos…

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## [Mt Braden Loop Hike, 2026 03 07](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mt-braden-loop-hike-2026-03-07/1927)

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**Author:** [@suttilldw](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/suttilldw)\
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**Last updated:** [3 April 2026 23:27 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mt-braden-loop-hike-2026-03-07/1927 "2026-04-03T23:27:40Z")

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On Saturday 7 March 2026 Catrin Brown and Dave Suttill co-lead a loop hike over Mt Braden in the nearby South Section of the Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park. Participation was on the low side with the addition of Ke…

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## [Amiskwi Hut - Backcountry Ski March 22-29 2026](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/amiskwi-hut-backcountry-ski-march-22-29-2026/1924)

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**Author:** [@Tina](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Tina)\
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**Last updated:** [3 April 2026 01:05 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/amiskwi-hut-backcountry-ski-march-22-29-2026/1924 "2026-04-03T01:05:26Z")

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First Turns in the Backcountry – Amiskwi Lodge With this being my first multi-day ski trip, there was a lot to think about before the trip began—and this may have been one of the more stressful parts. Starting with gear…

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## [Mount Queen Bess](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mount-queen-bess/1903)

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**Author:** [@Karlymurphy](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Karlymurphy)\
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**Last updated:** [23 February 2026 00:03 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mount-queen-bess/1903 "2026-02-23T00:03:05Z")

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Author: Asa Pichton, Recipient of Memorial Fund Youth Grant I felt the solid rock beneath me. I closed my eyes, relaxed, and breathed in deeply. I reminded myself that things were going well. I felt good. The fear was p…

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## [Elma and Brooks](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/elma-and-brooks/1902)

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**Author:** [@Karlymurphy](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Karlymurphy)\
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**Last updated:** [20 February 2026 23:46 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/elma-and-brooks/1902 "2026-02-20T23:46:58Z")

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Author: John McMechan A pleasant surprise on Elma and Brooks As usual, we met at the Vancouver Mountain Centre bushy, tailed, and bright eyed ready to go. Glen, Jeremy, EJ and myself. Our expectations have been a bit …

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## [May in Marble Meadows](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/may-in-marble-meadows/1901)

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**Author:** [@Karlymurphy](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Karlymurphy)\
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**Last updated:** [20 February 2026 23:43 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/may-in-marble-meadows/1901 "2026-02-20T23:43:12Z")

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By Anya Reid and Mike Hudson May 23-25, 2025 This trip started as a trip to Washington State’s Mt Olympus: 60km and a lot of vertical and early mornings. However, the night before the trip I realized my passport was ex…

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## [Intro to Ski Touring (Jan 3-4, 2026)](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/intro-to-ski-touring-jan-3-4-2026/1890)

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**Author:** [@Kirsten\_A](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Kirsten_A)\
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**Last updated:** [3 February 2026 22:54 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/intro-to-ski-touring-jan-3-4-2026/1890 "2026-02-03T22:54:32Z")

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On January 3rd and 4th, 14 of us took an Intro to Ski touring course led by Josh S. around the Mount Washington area. We had an amazing time and learned a lot! My partner and I have both wanted to start ski touring for a…

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## [Gully Adventures](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/gully-adventures/1870)

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**Author:** [@administrator](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/administrator)\
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**Last updated:** [23 December 2025 22:09 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/gully-adventures/1870 "2025-12-23T22:09:17Z")

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As part of the Bruggers gully on Arrowsmith (B3) adventure, I met up with Rachel and Mike in Langford in the wee hours of November 30 to head up to the Arrowsmith “massif” for some winter adventures. Mike and Rachel wise…

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## [Winter Solstice Walk/Social](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/winter-solstice-walk-social/1869)

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**Author:** [@Jane](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Jane)\
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**Last updated:** [22 December 2025 21:11 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/winter-solstice-walk-social/1869 "2025-12-22T21:11:51Z")

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Mid-island members of the VI Section got together for a social ‘walk’ on Sunday, December 21 to celebrate the winter solstice. The weather was looking very showery and the forecast for gusty winds added a sense of forebo…

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## [Soggy Yet Smiling Mt. Apps](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/soggy-yet-smiling-mt-apps/1868)

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**Author:** [@Karlymurphy](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Karlymurphy)\
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**Last updated:** [19 December 2025 18:01 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/soggy-yet-smiling-mt-apps/1868 "2025-12-19T18:01:23Z")

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Soggy Yet Smiling Mt. Apps Nov. 22nd, 2025 Leader: Janine Buckley Participants: Colin Dams, Steve Parker, Peggy Taylor, Roger Taylor Well, after carefully watching the weather then making the call Wednesday evenin…

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## [The 2025 ACCVI International Mountain Day Photo Competition and Show: Photos and Results](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/the-2025-accvi-international-mountain-day-photo-competition-and-show-photos-and-results/1867)

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**Author:** [@msanseve](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/msanseve)\
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**Last updated:** [16 December 2025 22:31 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/the-2025-accvi-international-mountain-day-photo-competition-and-show-photos-and-results/1867 "2025-12-16T22:31:22Z")

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This year our annual Photo Show & Competition was held on Thursday, Dec 11 - which is also International Mountain Day - hence the double celebration! The show was held at our new south Island venue: The Esquimalt Pavi…

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