General Information on Hikes

Hikes will go rain or shine!  

Visitors

 

Must contact leader prior to hike
It is the hiker's responsibility to ensure he/she is capable of handling the planned hike. Ask the leader about the difficulty of the hike to ensure your skills and the hike are matched. A waiver must be signed.
 
Equipment Daypack, water, lunch, hiking boots and adequate clothing are required.
 
Scheduled Hikes On occasion it will be necessary to change a hike from the one scheduled.  The replacement hike will be within the rating originally shown.
 
Meeting Place We meet at Saanich Municipal Hall (SMH) south parking lot at 770 Vernon Ave. unless otherwise stated in the hike schedule.
 
Departure Please, arrive at the meeting place 5-10 minutes before listed leaving time.
 
Responsibility Each hiker is wholly responsible for his/her personal safety.  Leaders, who are volunteers and do not have special training, will take necessary precautions, but neither they nor the Outdoor Club will be responsible for loss or accidents to participants.
 
Smoking No smoking
 
Dogs No dogs are allowed on hikes.
 
Klickage "km" in hike descriptions indicates total distance driven to and from the trailhead.  On occasion drivers need to take klickage (dtk).
 
Membership After completion of three hikes, guests must send an application form and cheque to to the Membership Chair: Claire - Phone (250) 598-8850.
 
Membership Dues $22 for single membership or $40 per couple or family