We are offering a moderate hiking group. The level of difficulty of the hikes will be somewhere in between the Ramblers walking group and the Friday hikers. We hike every Wednesday morning rain or shine, though we occasionally skip a hike with heavy snow or ice. The hikes start at 10 am year-round.
The group coordinators send out an email every weekend, describing the week’s hike, starting time and providing driving directions to the trail head. No RSVP is required.
We will usually hike for an hour and a half, and cover 3 to 6 km. It will be a moderate hiking pace.
We try to go someplace different every week, though there are some favourite trails, and some trails are worth visiting several times a year because they change with the season. Most of the trails are within about 30 minutes’ drive from Qualicum Beach, but we sometimes go a bit further afield.
Dogs are welcome on most hikes. However, they must always be on a short leash to ensure the safety of everyone on the hike and any wildlife in the area. Notice of dogs not being permitted on a particular hike will be given in the hike description email.
In addition to hiking, we seem to talk a lot. We are more a social group than a serious hiking group; we just find that hiking provides a great activity to do together so that we can get to know each other. The hike leader will sometimes suggest a meeting place for coffee, lunch, or picnic to socialize afterwards. Attending the after-hike coffee or lunch is optional.
Safety is a factor in determining the choice of hikes. However, all hikers are ultimately responsible for their own personal safety and comfort.
We recommend that all hikers:
- Remain with the group until it returns to the point of departure.
- Try to maintain the pace of the hike leader.
- Assess your personal fitness and suitability for hikes over various types of terrain.
- Wear footwear that is suitable for occasional rough or slippery terrain.
In summary, the Wednesday Hiking Group provides a great opportunity to explore some great trails in the area, get to know some new friends – and get a little bit of exercise.
To join, please sign up at the next monthly meeting, or send us an email at moderatehiking@qbnewcomers.org
Moderate Hiking Group Coordinators:
- Jim Brownridge
- Linda Brownridge
Email: moderatehiking@qbnewcomers.org