Men's Walking Group

The 6Km walk and climb down the west slope on Baldy Mountain ranks in the top 3 toughest treks for the Men's Walkers.  We had 12 in the group including 2 new members on the walk.  Near the summit we were swarmed by vicious black flies causing everyone to run, unfortunately in the scramble Harry fell on the rocks dislocating a finger.  After some first aid by Larry to snap the finger in place and tie it to other finger he carried on down the rock slope.  Thanks to John C, Harry & Brook for driving.  Next Monday will be a level walk around the Duncan dykes followed by lunch at the Craig Street Brew Pub and back to the Legion by 2:00PM. -- Brook

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A little warm for climbing around on Mt Baldy today but we managed to keep to the shade for most of it.  The company and weather were both great.  Excellent exercise followed by coffee at Shawnigan Coffee House.  Too many pics to choose from. -- DeNNis

Parked the cars just off Strathcona Hts Rd (top right) -- elevation 260 meters --and up the steep road to the summit of Baldy Mtn.  -- elevation 440 meters -- a climb of 180 meters or 585 feet.

Then down the slippery slope to the Cellphone Tower at 360 meters and through the bush back to

the main trail.

Mother natures art? - or heart?

Lots of wildflowers - daisies -

-- Don't know - a little like broom -

-- Foxglove --

--  where is Vera when we need flower names?

  --  ditto!!  --

We know we are near the summit when we see these two Arbutus.

The views are perfect --  Shawnigan Lake.

A slightly different angle.

Sentries on duty on top of Old Baldy?

Looking East.

Tough climb down the Easter Seal Camp side.

Still a ways down to the Cell Tower.

Still more precarious slopes.

We made it down to the Cell Tower intact.

Some bushwhacking back to the main trail.

Foxgloves amongst the Alder.