# Latest

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## [Forest service roads survey](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/forest-service-roads-survey/2001)

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**Author:** [@Barb](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Barb)\
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**Last updated:** [31 August 2026 15:23 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/forest-service-roads-survey/2001 "2026-08-31T15:23:36Z")

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FSR FOREST SERVICE ROADS SURVEY Resource Road Access Survey | Outdoor Recreation Council of BC — Outdoor Recreation Council of BC open into 2027. Contributing here will aid in prioritizing the most important accesses t…

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## [Welcome to the ACCVI Forum](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/welcome-to-the-accvi-forum/7)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [1 September 2022 01:39 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/welcome-to-the-accvi-forum/7 "2022-09-01T01:39:38Z")

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Welcome to the Alpine Club of Canada - Vancouver Island (ACCVI) section forum! This is a place to post trip reports, new trips being planned, current/recent conditions, updates on access roads, and other topics of intere…

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## [Winter solstice hike Sooke hills](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/winter-solstice-hike-sooke-hills/2025)

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**Author:** [@Catrin](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Catrin)\
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**Last updated:** [20 October 2026 03:16 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/winter-solstice-hike-sooke-hills/2025 "2026-10-20T03:16:50Z")

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Originally published at: Winter solstice hike Sooke hills Date: Sunday 20 December 2026 Mt Brule and Mt Manuel Quimper, Sooke hills The tradition continues. Leave the seasonal madness in the city and escape to t…

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## [Wapta Traverse (D3)](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/wapta-traverse-d3/2024)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [19 October 2026 17:15 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/wapta-traverse-d3/2024 "2026-10-19T17:15:35Z")

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Originally published at: Wapta Traverse (D3) 4 Night Wapta Traverse Trip Organizer: Neil Ernst (neil@neilernst.net) Participants: 5 (2 spots remaining) Group Decisions will be fundamental to the group dynamic a…

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## [CragX ACC-VI Affinity Night](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/cragx-acc-vi-affinity-night/2023)

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**Author:** [@HJWhitefield](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/HJWhitefield)\
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**Last updated:** [19 October 2026 16:09 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/cragx-acc-vi-affinity-night/2023 "2026-10-19T16:09:44Z")

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Originally published at: CragX ACC-VI Affinity Night Winter is coming! If you’re looking to get a headstart on training for the 2027 season take advantage of a discounted entry at CragX ($13). This is a great opp…

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## [Warden Peak (Island Qualifier)](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/warden-peak-island-qualifier/2022)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [15 October 2026 05:26 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/warden-peak-island-qualifier/2022 "2026-10-15T05:26:05Z")

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Originally published at: Warden Peak (Island Qualifier) Date & Time: Sunday, Oct. 18 Meeting location: Warden Peak trailhead, or optional carpool from Victoria on Saturday afternoon. Max participants: 6 Trip ratin…

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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)\
**Replies:** 2\
**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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## [\*SAVE THE DATE!\* Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/save-the-date-banff-centre-mountain-film-festival-world-tour/2013)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2026 05:56 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/save-the-date-banff-centre-mountain-film-festival-world-tour/2013 "2026-09-22T05:56:33Z")

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Originally published at: \*SAVE THE DATE!\* Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour SAVE THE DATE! Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Back by popular d…

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## [2nd MOSAIC SURVEY](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/2nd-mosaic-survey/2012)

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**Author:** [@Barb](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Barb)\
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**Last updated:** [17 September 2026 15:50 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/2nd-mosaic-survey/2012 "2026-09-17T15:50:58Z")

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Mosaic Forests Management again asking for input on gate /access information. It’s a short survey & short time frame. Deadline Sept 29. Start the survey here: Responsible Recreation Survey — Mosaic Forest Management Re…

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## [Back-country skiing from Campbell Icefields Chalet](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/back-country-skiing-from-campbell-icefields-chalet/2011)

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**Author:** [@Catrin](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Catrin)\
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**Last updated:** [15 September 2026 21:16 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/back-country-skiing-from-campbell-icefields-chalet/2011 "2026-09-15T21:16:45Z")

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Originally published at: Back-country skiing from Campbell Icefields Chalet A full week of back-country skiing from this comfortable lodge in the Rockies, 16 – 23 January 2027. https://skigolden.com/chalet/ Self-g…

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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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## [An Introduction to Make Your Own Gear (MYOG)](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/an-introduction-to-make-your-own-gear-myog/2009)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [14 September 2026 05:49 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/an-introduction-to-make-your-own-gear-myog/2009 "2026-09-14T05:49:55Z")

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Originally published at: An Introduction to Make Your Own Gear (MYOG) An Introduction to Make Your Own Gear (MYOG) Details: Is the high cost of gear getting you down? Have you ever wanted to make your own gear, m…

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## [An Introduction to Make Your Own Gear (MYOG)](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/an-introduction-to-make-your-own-gear-myog/2008)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [14 September 2026 05:48 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/an-introduction-to-make-your-own-gear-myog/2008 "2026-09-14T05:48:09Z")

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Originally published at: An Introduction to Make Your Own Gear (MYOG) An Introduction to Make Your Own Gear (MYOG) Details: Is the high cost of gear getting you down? Have you ever wanted to make your own gear, m…

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## [Community Climbing 23/9 - Glen Lake or Fleming Beach](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/community-climbing-23-9-glen-lake-or-fleming-beach/2007)

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**Author:** [@HJWhitefield](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/HJWhitefield)\
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**Last updated:** [11 September 2026 03:04 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/community-climbing-23-9-glen-lake-or-fleming-beach/2007 "2026-09-11T03:04:49Z")

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Originally published at: Community Climbing 23/9 – Glen Lake or Fleming Beach Have you got a car? Would you like to take a group out to the crag? I’m looking for club members who can take a group out to Glen Lake fo…

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## [Community Climbing- Fleming Beach](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/community-climbing-fleming-beach/2006)

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**Author:** [@HJWhitefield](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/HJWhitefield)\
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**Last updated:** [11 September 2026 03:01 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/community-climbing-fleming-beach/2006 "2026-09-11T03:01:12Z")

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Originally published at: Community Climbing- Fleming Beach Are you looking to get out on rock, maybe for the first time? Are you in need of climbing partners? Introducing a new component to your rope system? Just wa…

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## [Southern Chilcotin Mountains Park - Lorna Lake to Tyaughton Lake (C2)](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/southern-chilcotin-mountains-park-lorna-lake-to-tyaughton-lake-c2/2005)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [5 September 2026 06:12 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/southern-chilcotin-mountains-park-lorna-lake-to-tyaughton-lake-c2/2005 "2026-09-05T06:12:10Z")

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Originally published at: Southern Chilcotin Mountains Park – Lorna Lake to Tyaughton Lake (C2) Trip Leader/ Contact: Jonathan Longe at jlonge@corebox.net Description: The Chilcotins is an area of the Province tha…

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## [Marion Main FSR](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/marion-main-fsr/2004)

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**Author:** [@Barb](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Barb)\
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**Last updated:** [4 September 2026 16:46 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/marion-main-fsr/2004 "2026-09-04T16:46:17Z")

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The road is fully closed and gated at the highway until Sep 30. There is no access to any trailheads. That would include Louise Getting Lake, Jack’s Peak, 5040 and Triple Peaks. This message coming from Forestry Road …

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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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## [Mt Roberts and Needle Peak (B3)](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mt-roberts-and-needle-peak-b3/1999)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [23 August 2026 04:14 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/mt-roberts-and-needle-peak-b3/1999 "2026-08-23T04:14:16Z")

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Originally published at: Mt Roberts and Needle Peak (B3) Trip leader/ contact: Tak Ogasawara \<tak.quadra@gmail.com\> Date: October 3-4 or 17-18 depending with weather Place: Mt Roberts and Needle peak near Sayward…

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## [ACCVI Photo Competition and Show - Tue, Nov 10, 2026](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/accvi-photo-competition-and-show-tue-nov-10-2026/1998)

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**Author:** [@msanseve](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/msanseve)\
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**Last updated:** [22 August 2026 01:12 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/accvi-photo-competition-and-show-tue-nov-10-2026/1998 "2026-08-22T01:12:47Z")

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Originally published at: ACCVI Photo Competition and Show – Tue, Nov 10, 2026 Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 – Save the Date! ACCVI Photo Competition and Show. It’s not too early to start thinking about your entry!! CA…

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## [Christmas party and Volunteer Appreciation evening](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/christmas-party-and-volunteer-appreciation-evening/1997)

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**Author:** [@Catrin](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Catrin)\
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**Last updated:** [21 August 2026 17:23 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/christmas-party-and-volunteer-appreciation-evening/1997 "2026-08-21T17:23:11Z")

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Originally published at: Christmas party and Volunteer Appreciation evening Mark the date! Friday 11 December 2026 6.00 – 9.30 pm Come and enjoy some Christmas festivities with food, drink and great company,…

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## [Klitsa North Approach](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/klitsa-north-approach/1996)

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**Author:** [@Barb](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Barb)\
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**Last updated:** [21 August 2026 02:48 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/klitsa-north-approach/1996 "2026-08-21T02:48:09Z")

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Klitsa - North Approach Distance: 13.5 km Elevation Gain: 1,560 m Total Time: approx. 8 hrs including lunch stop The new(ish) trail head (49.28341, -125.23158) is located at the end of a new spur off South Taylor Ma…

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## [Good news re the threat to East Sooke Park](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/good-news-re-the-threat-to-east-sooke-park/1995)

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**Author:** [@Catrin](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/Catrin)\
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**Last updated:** [20 August 2026 23:14 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/good-news-re-the-threat-to-east-sooke-park/1995 "2026-08-20T23:14:05Z")

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Yay oh yay! Thanks to everyone who showed up, spoke up and contributed to this outcome.

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## [Cliffe Glacier Peaks (Harmston, Argus, Red Pillar) (C3)](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/cliffe-glacier-peaks-harmston-argus-red-pillar-c3/1994)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [18 August 2026 04:29 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/cliffe-glacier-peaks-harmston-argus-red-pillar-c3/1994 "2026-08-18T04:29:15Z")

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Originally published at: Cliffe Glacier Peaks (Harmston, Argus, Red Pillar) (C3) Trip Leader/Contact: Alex Stover, 905-510-2289, alexwstover@gmail.com Date and Time Aug 28 – 30, Weather Dependent Meeting location…

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## [Slideshow on Wednesday, October 7, 2026](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/slideshow-on-wednesday-october-7-2026/1993)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [17 August 2026 06:34 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/slideshow-on-wednesday-october-7-2026/1993 "2026-08-17T06:34:55Z")

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Originally published at: Slideshow on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Please note the change of day (not our usual Thursday schedule due to availability of the venue). Details of the speaker and subject to follow. Com…

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## [Slideshow on Wednesday, Sept 9, 2026](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/slideshow-on-wednesday-sept-9-2026/1992)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [17 August 2026 06:31 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/slideshow-on-wednesday-sept-9-2026/1992 "2026-08-17T06:31:57Z")

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Originally published at: Slideshow on Wednesday, Sept 9, 2026 Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026 Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Category: Slideshow and social Please note the change of day (not our usual Thursday schedul…

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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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## [HWY 4 Hiking/Scrambling/Climbing (objective flexible)](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/hwy-4-hiking-scrambling-climbing-objective-flexible/1989)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.accvi.ca/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [1 August 2026 19:42 UTC](https://discourse.accvi.ca/t/hwy-4-hiking-scrambling-climbing-objective-flexible/1989 "2026-08-01T19:42:39Z")

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Originally published at: HWY 4 Hiking/Scrambling/Climbing (objective flexible) My plans for this weekend didn’t work out, so I’m looking at doing a single long day (or maybe 1.5 days) of hiking, scrambling, or climb…

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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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