June 24, 2023
You are Tough Enough, Aren’t You?
Sure you are! We know you can do it! So come and join us for the Kusam Klimb and Mini-Klimb on Saturday, June 24, 2023!
Congratulations to Andrew Russel from Sannichton with a finish time of 2:17:00
The 2019 fastest Klimb time.
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The Kusam Klimb is a wild and rugged 23 km loop heading up and over the back of Mt. H’Kusam then down the Stowe Creek watershed.
Starting at sea level, participants pass through some of the most spectacular scenery on Vancouver Island with views of mountain peaks and the Johnstone Strait as they negotiate their way over the well-developed trail.
While the trail is open for year-round hiking, an organized event is held once per year on the summer solstice.
The Kusam Klimb draws participants from around the world hoping to conquer the mountain! Are YOU tough enough?
Well, there are some folks who actually run much of the course, but the heart of the Kusam Klimb is to offer a challenge and an opportunity for a wonderful wilderness hike with support along the way (that's why it's called the Kusam Klimb – not the Kusam Race!).
With the right training almost anyone can!
Start with a test run: Hike up Bill's Trail to the first lookout at 1.5km. Yes, it is tough. (To give you an idea of distance, this is roughly one-quarter of the way up the mountain.) Don't get discouraged!
Try the lookout hike again in a couple of days. Each time up, it gets a bit easier. Take your time -- on the brutally steep climb up it is better to pace yourself than race. Think slow and steady. During your test runs, remember that there will be a very steep decline going back down Bill's Trail, which can be difficult as well, but during the Kusam Klimb event the downhill route around the back is a much easier decline. You can make up some time there.
It is estimated that most Klimbers will take seven to nine hours to complete the 23km route.
There are some beautiful vistas to enjoy on a sunny day, but don't delay, it's a long way.
The Kusam Klimb is an incredible journey and an awesome acheivement for those who have never done an event like this before.
No matter what your time is, you'll be a winner!
2023 Kusam Klimb
Kusam Klimb is Saturday, June 24, 2023.
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Congratulations to Cheryl Davies from Nanaimo with a finish time of 2:52:12
The 2019 fastest female Klimb time.
Sayward is located on north Vancouver Island's beautiful east coast, approximately 75 kilometers north of Campbell River.
It takes approximately 55 minutes to drive from Campbell River to Sayward.
Take the Inland Island Highway (Highway 19) north.
Turn right at the Sayward Junction onto Sayward Road and proceed approximately 3km to the Heritage Hall, which is the start and finish line for the race.
The Heritage Hall is on the left-hand side of the road.
From either the Duke Point or Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo, drive north on the Inland Island Highway (Highway 19) for approximately one and a half hours to Campbell River.
You could also take the scenic Oceanside route to Campbell River (Highway 19A), which takes approximately two hours.
From the Schwartz Bay Ferry Terminal or Victoria International Airport in Sidney, travel south to Victoria on the Patricia Bay Highway (Route 17) for approximately 30 minutes.
Take the McKenzie Avenue West exit toward Highway 1 / Nanaimo / Trans Canada Highway.
From McKenzie Avenue West, turn right onto Provincial Route 1 North / Trans Canada Highway North.
The drive to Nanaimo from Victoria will take approximately one and a half hours.
It takes about two hours to drive to Sayward from Port Hardy.
Take Highway 19 South to Sayward.
Turn left at the Sayward Junction and proceed approximately 3km to the Heritage Hall, which is the start and finish line for the race.
The Heritage Hall is on the left-hand side of the road.
