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Friday morning I walked a 3300m loop up and over Mt. Tolmie.
That be: up the Grind and down to the reservoir to Kendal and back over the mountain from Rattenbury to Glastonbury and home.
A nice walk at a balmy 7°C, no wind and no rain. Yes!
Friday morning I walked a 4km loop up and over Mt. Tolmie. Yes, it's been a while.
Make that © Bill Irvine 2022
The Grind, Doncaster.
Went here by accident and found one of the tastiest Wraps Ive ever had. Only £7.90 too.
(Fries were extra)
Interstate 4 Orlando, FL
Taken through the windshield at 70mph. I was not driving. The Interstate is currently under going a widening construction project named, The I4 Ultimate.
Friday morning I walked a 4km loop up and over Mt. Tolmie. Yes, it's been a while.
Mist rolling in from the sea . . .
Wednesday morning I walked our counterclockwise, 3800m loop up The Grind (Glastonury Rd. hill) and over Mt. Tolmie to exit across the border with the adjacent municipality of Oak Bay using the Rattenbury Pl. pathway.
This stone staircase is the southeast trail connector to the summit of Mt. Tolmie
Tuesday I walked up The Grind and over Mt. Tolmie on my 3800m loop.
The Grind for the uninitiated is Glastonbury Rd. hill.
Anyone who who thinks it's NOT a grind has never walked up it without stopping.
I do this steep walk to keep in line with my cardiologist's admonition to: “Get out twice a week and get your heartbeat up to 120bpm for twenty minutes.”
But not everyone does what their doctor tells them.
It's a real privilege to have this cardio walk right in our backyard — 80m to the trailhead.
Today's photo was taken in Finnerty Gardens.
Easter Sunday I walked a 3800m loop over Mt. Tolmie and thru the University of Victoria back home
I put the DJImini 2 up from the mountain side and looked at the construction on Glastonbury Rd.
This walk gets more enervating each time I walk it.
Maybe my mountain climbing days are over.
Anyway, it certainly is wonderful weather for outdoor activities at 13°C (55°F).
7:30am Monday morning me and my DelSol hit out over the mountain — up The Grind.
I really had to peddle that sucker in 1st gear to do the hills. Maybe it's wearing out like me.
After circling the reservoir it was down thru the school along Henderson to Lansdowne Rd and into the Uplands.
Then, Cattle Point and down to Willows Beach using Death Drop Hill (but this time walked the bike down)
Cycling back thru the Uplands got us to Cadboro Bay and from there it was up Penrhyn St. to UVic Alumni Trails.
Once around Finnerty Gardens, it was down Broadmead hill and thru Horner Park to home. Total distance as 16km.
Mt. Tolmie Walk in the Snow 30-seconds
This morning I walked 5½km starting out at 7:50a.m. and returning home at 10:30.
After walking to the market in the deep snow (30cm) I headed up thru Horner Park on our clockwise route over Mt. Tolmie.
Walking in the deep snow was more enervating than had been expected and by the time I got back was just about exhausted.
But what a wonderful experience! I've hiked Mount Tolmie since 1946 -- as a nine-year-old -- and have never seen it look so beautiful.
The conditions were perfect: no sun, no wind, no snow and no rain. At a balmy zero-degrees (0°C) it was most pleasant for those of us dressed for it.
Saturday morning I walked our 3800m, clockwise, route over Mt. Tolmie and University of Victoria grounds.
It was a beautiful, sunny morning with a stiff wind.
Anyone dressed for the weather could only enjoy it!
I hiked a 3800m loop, clockwise through University of Victoria and over Mt. Tolmie.
It was a beautiful, sunny morning at a balmy 8°C (46°F).
Friday morning I walked a 3600m loop up through the University of Victoria (UVic) and back over Mt. Tolmie.
It was heavy-sledding trudging through the deep, frozen snow.
I don't really know what to call it but perhaps 'enervating' is its best description. I was exhausted by the time I got back home.
Anyway, it got me out of the house before I went nuts. Cabin-fever is setting in.
I did not peak the mounting but bypassed it by some 200m so I'd have enough energy to get home.
Quite the outing. Yes, I have photos and video-to-prove-it.
Wednesday morning I hiked up the Northwest Column (NW Col) of Mt. Tolmie from Kingsberry Trailhead.
After a slight diversion, some photographs of the ongoing house construction were taken
Halfway up, Saanich work crews were busing doing some road maintenance on Mayfair Drive
It appears the few members were spraying a black liquid from a hose emanating from the back of a truck.
“This is where I went and this is what I saw.”
Friday morning I walked a 3600m loop up through the University of Victoria (UVic) and back over Mt. Tolmie.
It was heavy-sledding trudging through the deep, frozen snow.
I don't really know what to call it but perhaps obstreperous is its best description. I was exhausted by the time I got back home.
Anyway, it got me out of the house before I went nuts. Cabin-fever is setting in.
I did not peak the mounting but bypassed it by some 200m so I'd have enough energy to get home.
Quite the outing. Yes, I have photos and video-to-prove-it.
Friday I walked 4km roundtrip on our clockwise route over Mt. Tolmie. This meant walking by Richard Graham's home and its wonderful decorations.
Friday morning I walked a 3300m loop up and over Mt. Tolmie and through the reservoir to Kendal Ave then to home.
Video shows same route:
Mt. Tolmie Walk in the Snow 30-seconds
This morning I walked 5½km starting out at 7:50a.m. and returning home at 10:30.
After walking to the market in the deep snow (30cm) I headed up thru Horner Park on our clockwise route over Mt. Tolmie.
Walking in the deep snow was more enervating than had been expected and by the time I got back was just about exhausted.
But what a wonderful experience! I've hiked Mount Tolmie since 1946 -- as a nine-year-old -- and have never seen it look so beautiful.
The conditions were perfect: no sun, no wind, no snow and no rain. At a balmy zero-degrees (0°C) it was most pleasant for those of us dressed for it.
I hiked a 3800m loop, clockwise through University of Victoria and over Mt. Tolmie.
It was a beautiful, sunny morning at a balmy 10°C (50°F).
I stuck to the designated pathways for the most part.
I'm a little shaky but didn't fall down.
My left leg rectus femoris has experienced a numbness since my illness. The leg control is still functional but limited by the numbness on the muscle's surface.
It's almost like the symptoms from a stroke.
The rectus femoris muscle is one of the four quadriceps muscles that sits in the middle of the front of the thigh. The rectus femoris attaches from the pelvis to just below the knee (on the patellar tendon). It is responsible for knee extension and hip flexion.
This morning I walked 5½km starting out at 7:50a.m. and returning home at 10:30.
After walking to the market in the deep snow (30cm or 1ft.) I headed up thru Horner Park on our clockwise route over Mt. Tolmie.
Walking in the deep snow was more enervating than had been expected and by the time I got back was justa bout exhausted.
But what a wonderful experience! I've hiked Mount Tolmie since 1946 -- as a nine-year-old -- and have never seen it look so beautiful.
The conditions were perfect: no sun, no wind, no snow and no rain. At a balmy zero-degrees (0°C) it was most pleasant for those of us dressed for it.
When one considers Victoria only gets snow like this every ¼ century or so (1996 the last) what's not to like about it? We love it.
Mt. Tolmie Walk in the Snow 30-second VIDEO
Tuesday I walked up The Grind and over Mt. Tolmie on my 3800m loop.
The Grind for the uninitiated is Glastonbury Rd. hill.
Anyone who who thinks it's NOT a grind has never walked up it without stopping.
I do this steep walk to keep in line with my cardiologist's admonition to: “Get out twice a week and get your heartbeat up to 120bpm for twenty minutes.”
But not everyone does what their doctor tells them.
It's a real privilege to have this cardio walk right in our backyard — 80m to the trailhead.
Today's photo was taken in Finnerty Gardens.
This morning I walked 5½km starting out at 7:50a.m. and returning home at 10:30.
After walking to the market in the deep snow (30cm or 1ft.) I headed up thru Horner Park on our clockwise route over Mt. Tolmie.
Walking in the deep snow was more enervating than had been expected and by the time I got back was just about exhausted.
But what a wonderful experience! I've hiked Mount Tolmie since 1946 -- as a nine-year-old -- and have never seen it look so beautiful.
The conditions were perfect: no sun, no wind, no snow and no rain. At a balmy zero-degrees (0°C) it was most pleasant for those of us dressed for it.
When one considers Victoria only gets snow like this every ¼ century or so (1996 the last) what's not to like about it? We love it.
Mt. Tolmie Walk in the Snow 30-second VIDEO
Monday morning I walked a 3800m counterclockwise route over Mt. Tolmie and back through the University of Victoria (UVic).
Outbound, it was up The Grind (Glastonbury Hill) and up the designated trails to the summit.
I had my new boots on so didn't want to get them dirty so stuck to the gravel pathways.
Continuing on down the eastern stairway it was through Rattenbury Pl to Henderson Golf Course chiptrail.
After crossing Cedar Hill X Rd it was into the UVic Alumni Trails to Finnerty Gardens then out over Gordon Head Rd.
Exiting Varsity Pl it was down Broadmead ave to Palo Alto and home.
Mt. Tolmie Walk in the Snow 30-seconds
This morning I walked 5½km starting out at 7:50a.m. and returning home at 10:30.
After walking to the market in the deep snow (30cm) I headed up thru Horner Park on our clockwise route over Mt. Tolmie.
Walking in the deep snow was more enervating than had been expected and by the time I got back was just about exhausted.
But what a wonderful experience! I've hiked Mount Tolmie since 1946 -- as a nine-year-old -- and have never seen it look so beautiful.
The conditions were perfect: no sun, no wind, no snow and no rain. At a balmy zero-degrees (0°C) it was most pleasant for those of us dressed for it.
I still walk but my 'walking' blog turned into a 'cycling' blog January 3, 2026
That was when the Bravehearts Cycling Group added a new member (me) to their roster
The new member has not missed a Saturday ride since that fateful day — the day that turned his life around.
His wife of some 45yrs went into a longtime carehome three-months prior ; thus, leaving him living by himself in over 65yrs.
Bravehearts Cycling Group is a godsend to Bill and he really appreciates being accepted into a group of such fine individuals (some doctors, some lawyers and even a candlestick maker!).
Getting back to Monday's walk: about 2km up Broadmead/Varsity Place to Finnerty Gardens and return.
Originally a coffee shop, but has since expanded into being a bar and cafe.
Address: 213 Old Street.
Owner: Grind & Co.
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Monday morning I walked a 3800m counterclockwise route over Mt. Tolmie and back through the University of Victoria (UVic).
Outbound, it was up The Grind (Glastonbury Hill) and up the designated trails to the summit.
I had my new boots on so didn't want to get them dirty so stuck to the gravel pathways.
Friday I walked 4km roundtrip on our clockwise route over Mt. Tolmie.
On the way down the mountain, one can see the functional, trail improvements made by Saanich Parks' staff have been eroded (again) by the rains. Were proper drainage included in the upgrades, this would not be happening.
N.B. Converting these steep areas to walk-able bioswales (using large and small stones) would also prevent washouts.
"The Grind" up to the summit of Mt. Tolmie
The weather forecast for Friday, February 8th in Victoria ws for heavy snowfall. That did not materilize but by late morning some snow did appear and by early afternoon sme
accumulations were apparent.
Time to head out for a walk over the mountain. We just happen to have a mountian in our backyard so it was chosen for the hike.
The weather was perfect for a winter walk. Minus one degree celsius (-1°C) with no wind. The snow was sticking to all the tree branches just begging to be photographed.
This loop walk is 3800m in length and I was home at 1:50p.m.
The 'doorman' at the Grind, a local coffee shop in Comox BC Canada. Halloween is coming! Enjoy your 'special' pumpkin spice coffee!
Saturday morning at 8:30am I set out over the mountain on my cardio walk.
Up The Grind, over the top and back down Glastonbury on a shortened, 2900m loop.
The new house construction is coming along nicely and I have a picture-to-prove-it.
I'm amazed regarding my ability (strength) to still climb the Glastonbury hill to the top.
At the top of Mt. Tolmie was a young man flying a DJImini2 drone and I have a picture-to-prove-it.
It was a beautiful, clear morning with grand views of the Olympic Mountains in Washington State, USA.