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This was another hike with two groups led by two Bills. We hiked the same route in opposite directions along BC Hydro Recreation Trails from Bevan. Some early fall colours and photogenic mushrooms added to the usual beautiful views. Photos by Steve Hill, Bill Boham and Bill Jorgensen. To see all of Bill Jorgensen's pictures from this hike click here.
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The golf group has been affected in the same way as all other outdoor activities, so we have only managed 3 outings. Normally the 19th Hole (actually the 10th at Mulligans) provides celebratory beverages and stories of how many balls were contributed to the undergrowth and ponds. Without it golf has not been quite the same. However Mulligans is to remain open through the winter for the first time, although the course may get too wet, the driving range will provide the opportunity for those keen enough to maintain their swing and get a little exercise! The photos are there to remind members in January that there is only three more months to wait before the new season starts.   This One Spot trail is lovely in Autumn. We met a few walkers, runners and cyclists who must love it as well. Very few roots! The weather was perfect for a 50 min. walk in one direction before turning around. Thanks to Patti for photos! With the three Hiking Group coordinators unavailable, Bill Jorgensen and Katie Hubberstey stepped up to lead hikers on a new route. Their adventures included two hikes with a short drive between them. One route included an old rail grade to mine ruins on the south side of Comox Lake. The other route led to climbing cliffs above the lake. Half of the participants were new Glacier Probus members on their first hike with our group. Thanks Bill Jorgensen for the pictures. To see all of Bill's pictures of this hike click here. A beautiful day and a beautiful walk, thanks to Maureen for leading us. We went all around Macdonald Wood and by the Spit, and not a bad view anywhere. Of course, there can always be an occasional surprise here and there. And enjoying our well deserved treats afterwards at the Filberg Park, home-made treats! Thanks again to Maureen. Monday Walkers, we know how to have fun! Third time is a charm! After two cancellations due to weather, we could finally take this 9 k walk/hike. It is a tradition to hike this once a year. Anyway, with sunny, clear blue skies and no wind, we were all happy. The route took us through Paradise Meadows before Battleship Lake. Then, it is a short distance to Lake Helen McKenzie where we took a longer stop to enjoy the company, the views and the warm sunshine. Our return from there had its muddy spots but we always just found enough room to get by. Thanks to Rosa, Pat and Helmut for pictures. With unpredictable weather forecasts, our walk was changed to the Royston Cumberland trail. It was a perfect mostly sunny morning! This trail is lovely in Autumn. It looks flat but it is a gradual ascent but with no roots to deal with. Eight k walk today! There was evidence of a bear that had been on the trail but we didn't see one. Thanks to Lorne for the photo.  While some forecasts looked quite wet we put our faith in the most optimistic one. We were rewarded by a nice fresh day with only a few minutes of very light rain. Our route through the Eastern Block of Cumberland Forest included clear cut, young and mature forests, scenic rock bluffs, wetlands and lots of boardwalks. Photos by Katie Hubberstey and Bill Boham For this trip we returned to a route near Royston that we explored last November. It was an easier hike this time with the water hazards dried up. We enjoyed blackberries along the way, and the little people in Glover Park. Photos by Lindsay Sparkes, Lorraine Weir, Steve Hill and Bill Boham Off to Cumberland for this walk! There was a very light rain but the air was not smelling of smoke. Also, these trails were gentle so we avoided exertion. The start was Josh's trail. Plans were altered to avoid what might be slippery boardwalks on Monday's Child. So, the WTF trail became our exploratory. No boardwalks on this narrow trail. There were two groups which somehow managed to meet up at the marshy area of Josh's Trail. However, that was good for a photo op and physical distancing was still maintained. We were all glad to get out!   Our hike to Hairtrigger Lake was a new experience for most of us and certainly a first for the Hiking Group. Hairtrigger is a beautiful lake that none of us were in a hurry to leave. This was another hike well fueled by blueberries and huckleberries. At 18 kilometres and with lots of hills we worked hard for our scenic rewards. Photos by Lindsay Sparkes, Patti Spearman, Bill Boham and Bill Jorgensen. To see all of Bill Jorgensen's pictures from the day click here. Our Thursday walk was from the Exhitition Grounds through the forest behind ~ on trails that touch the river in places. We encountered instructors from the Therapeutic Riding Society preparing for their resumption of services ~ and thereafter had to watch where we were stepping. |
