Hiking, Climbing, and Exploring Vancouver Island since 1958!
Nanaimo Hiking Club with members from Nanaimo, Qualicum, Parksville, and other island locations.
Established in 1958, the club's primary objectives are to provide mountaineering trips and other outdoor activities, as well as to work for the preservation of parks and wilderness areas. The club offers a variety of activities throughout the year, including easy hikes and challenging climbs, backcountry ski trips and snowshoeing outings, and sport climbing at local crags. Two meetings are held a year, one in the spring and another in the fall, which, as well as being a chance for club members to meet and socialize, feature presentations from guests on such topics such as trekking in Nepal, climbing in South America, travelling to Antartica, or preserving the Vancouver Island Marmot.
Members range from from old to young, fit and not so fit, climbers and hikers. But they all love the outdoors and want to explore more of Vancouver Island.
Upcoming Trips - See the link above for the current schedule. More trips will be added so check back for updates.
Please contact trip leader 3 to 4 days before any day hike for details and any possible
changes. For longer outings call as early as possible.
Trip Ratings
A- Not strenuous 1. Hiking
B- Moderately strenuous 2. Scrambling
C- Strenuous 3. Easy climbing, rope may be required
D- Very strenuous 4. Leader protection; hardware required
Nanaimo Hiking Club with members from Nanaimo, Qualicum, Parksville, and other island locations.
Established in 1958, the club's primary objectives are to provide mountaineering trips and other outdoor activities, as well as to work for the preservation of parks and wilderness areas. The club offers a variety of activities throughout the year, including easy hikes and challenging climbs, backcountry ski trips and snowshoeing outings, and sport climbing at local crags. Two meetings are held a year, one in the spring and another in the fall, which, as well as being a chance for club members to meet and socialize, feature presentations from guests on such topics such as trekking in Nepal, climbing in South America, travelling to Antartica, or preserving the Vancouver Island Marmot.
Members range from from old to young, fit and not so fit, climbers and hikers. But they all love the outdoors and want to explore more of Vancouver Island.
Upcoming Trips - See the link above for the current schedule. More trips will be added so check back for updates.
Please contact trip leader 3 to 4 days before any day hike for details and any possible
changes. For longer outings call as early as possible.
Trip Ratings
A- Not strenuous 1. Hiking
B- Moderately strenuous 2. Scrambling
C- Strenuous 3. Easy climbing, rope may be required
D- Very strenuous 4. Leader protection; hardware required
Please contact trip leader 3 to 4 days before any day hike for details and any possible changes. For longer outings call as early as possible.
Prospective members are invited to participate in two hikes before joining.
Jan. 7: Mt. Wesley B/2 Up from Cathedral Grove. Good views possible if the weather cooperates. Contact Dean Williams at 250-248-2023 or dean.willams@shaw.ca
Jan. 14: Lantzville foothills. Easy 4-5 hours. Meet at Chapters at 9:00. Contact Katerina for more details at 250-390-2799
Jan. 21: Mt. Becher snow shoe. B/2. Snow shoes can be borrowed. John Young 250-751-1551 johnyoung22222@gmail.com
Jan. 28: Lantzville foothills. Easy 4-5 hours. Meet at Chapters at 9:00. Contact Katerina for more details at 250-390-2799
Feb 4: Mt. Benson - B/C2. The other side of the mountain, a.k.a.: the "climber's route". Good views to East and West. Contact Michael Hordelski: 714-6477, north2nw@yahoo.ca
Feb 11: Gabriola Island ramble through “707 Park”. Easy approximately 4 hours. Contact Nikki for details 250-247-8868 or n.westarp@yahoo.com
Feb 18: Wesley ridge to the second lookout. Moderate with some nice views if the weather cooperates. Dean Williams 250-248-2023 or dean.williams@shaw.ca
Feb. 25: Westwood Ridges Ramble, 1 & 2, plus the Roost, and return via Morrell Nature Sanctuary - A/B 1. See nature in all it's mossy glory...appreciated best on an overcast day. Contact Mike Hordelski: north2nw@yahoo.ca, 250-714-6477.
Feb 25: Mt. Cokely traverse via Arrowsmith Bumps. C2, crampons, ice axe, avi gear may be needed. Snowshoes could be handy. Tom Carter 250-954-2345 carter@islandnet.com
Mar. 10: Mt. Benson...encore! Standard route, but a different approach to
start. Good views on the way up (weather permitting), and good snow
pack. Snowshoes optional but traction aids a must. Contact Mike Hordelski:
250-714-6477, north2nw@yahoo.ca.
March 17: Mt. Arrowsmith "Judges Route", C2, crampons, ice axe, avi gear may be needed. Tom Carter 250-954-2345 carter@islandnet.com
March 25: AGM - Bowen Park Clubhouse Nanaimo (adjacent to lawn bowling venue) - 2:00 p.m.
March 31: Mt. Erskine on Saltspring Island. Email Rod at r.szasz@gessinc.com
April 8: Lone Tree Mountain, Lantzville foothills. Meeting at Chapters, 11.45 a.m.. Suitable for families and kids. 4 hours. Contact Katerina 250-390-2799
April 15: Mt. Tzouhalem up from Genoa Bay. Lunch at cross. Easy -moderate. 4 - 5 hours. Great beginners hike! Kurtis Felker 250.585.7604 or felker@shaw.ca
April 22: Westwood Lake Ridges. 3-4 hours. A great spring jaunt! johnyoung22222@gmail.com 250-751-1551
April 29: Maple Mountain from Maple Bay side. Pink/Blue/Yellow loop trail. 5 - 6 hours. Easy -moderate. Great beginners hike! Meet at the Northfield Rest Stop in Nanaimo at 8:00 a.m. to arrange carpooling. Kurtis Felker 250.585.7604 or felker@shaw.ca
May 11-13: Flores Island Backpack A1/B2 - Water taxi from Tofino - optional ascent of Flores Mt. on Saturday. 8 max. johnyoung22222@gmail.com 250-751-1551
June 16: Mt. Arrowsmith "West Ridge, Down Nose Route", C3/4, crampons, ice axe, harness,helmet, steep snow, exposed scrambling and rappelling experience. Tom Carter 250-954-2345 carter@islandnet.com
September 15: Mt. Arrowsmith "Judges Route", C2, Kurtis Felker 250.585.7604, felker@shaw.ca
October 28: Fall Meeting - Bowen Park Clubhouse, Nanaimo (adjacent to the lawn bowling venue)
May 12: Alberni Inlet Trail, B2 - moderate, 4 - 5 hours one way. Involves car shuffle. Clarke Gourlay 1.250.954.3941 clarke@cheeseworks.ca
May 19: Newcastle Island. Easy. Lazy Long Weekend Walkabout/Social for anyone that is around and interested. 10:00 a.m. ferry. Kurtis Felker 250.585.7604 or felker@shaw.ca
May 26: Holland Creek, Heart & Stocking Lakes loop in Ladysmith. A/B1. Enjoy a woodsy walk
among spring greenery and May flowers - 5 hrs. Mike Hordelski, 250-591-3932, north2nw@yahoo.ca
May 26: Mt. Arrowsmith "Snow Nose Route", C3/4, crampons, ice axe, harness,helmet, steep snow and rock experience essential. Tom Carter 250-954-2345 carter@islandnet.com
June 2: Mt Wesley Traverse, B2 - moderate, 6 - 7 hours one way. Involves car shuffle. Clarke Gourlay 1.250.954.3941 clarke@cheeseworks.ca
June 10: Mt. Arrowsmith Judge's Route, C2 - Ice axe and crampons (I can lend some.) johnyoung22222@gmail.com 250-751-1551
June 16: East Sooke Coast Trail. Moderate. Rambler Lifetime Objective Hike. Will be a long day. Quite popular last year. Kurtis Felker 250.585.7604 or felker@shaw.ca
June 17: Mt. Arrowsmith cross-country ski trail. Ski over moderate terrain on the north shoulder of Mt. Cokely. Bring cross-country skis, boots, and poles. We will hike instead if there is not enough snow for skiing. Bill Perry billp59@telus.net 250-954-7701
June 17: Mt. Joan trail work party. Will only be doing trail clipping and not a summit climb. Ken Rodonets 250.336.2101. ken_r@hotmail.com
June 24: Westwood Ridge, broadside approach, B2. Lunch on the Roost with views
looking to the mainland and return via Morrell nature sanctuary. Mike
Hordelski: 250-591-3932, north2nw@yahoo.ca
July 2-3: Crown Mountain, C2. Bag a 6,000 footer! Great views of Strathcona Park from this historic peak. johnyoung22222@gmail.com; 250-751-1551
July 15: Century Sam Lake trail work party. Will only be doing trail clipping and not going to the lake. Ken Rodonets 250.336.2101. ken_r@hotmail.com
July 21: Mt. Benson, from the other other side of the mountain--the "Climber's
Route" to SW facing summit approach, B/C2. Mike Hordelski 250-591-3932,
north2nw@yahoo.ca
Aug 5: Ucluelet sea cliffs, Bill Perry billp59@telus.net
Aug 25: Mt. Becher via Boston Ridge. B2. 5-6 hours. Views, and more views. Comox Lake and Glacier, Georgia Strait, and more. johnyoung22222@gmail.com 250-751-1551
September 15: Mt. Arrowsmith "Judges Route", C2, Kurtis Felker 250.585.7604, felker@shaw.ca
Sept. 22: Mt. Washington to Forbidden Plateau Ski area. C1. A 27 km. ramble through beautiful meadows resplendent in their fall colours! johnyoung22222@gmail.com 250-751-1551
October 28: Fall Meeting - Bowen Park Clubhouse, Nanaimo (adjacent to the lawn bowling venue)