Please note that Pathfinders Events are open to members in good standing who have completed an application and release form. Guests accompanying a member do so at their own risk.
Car Pool Rates
Out of town, more than an hour away, $20.00. Local, less than one hour away, $10.00.
Pathfinders Guidelines for Participants
1) Phone the trip leader by the Friday before the trip. If you must cancel, do so in plenty of time.
2) Obtain information from the leader to determine if the trip is within your capabilities.
3) Make sure your boots, clothing and equipment are appropriate for the activity.
4) Stay with the group. Make sure the leader or end-person knows where you are at all times, even if you simply step off the trail to answer “nature’s call”
CYCLISTS – REMEMBER YOUR CYCLING PROTOCOL
The BC Provincial Motor Vehicle Act says:-
1)Wear a bicycle helmet of an approved standard.
2)Ride single file on busy roads or highways.
3)Don’t ride on sidewalks unless otherwise posted.
4)Obey crosswalks.
5)Use hand signals for turns, stopping or slowing down.
6)Ride on the right unless turning left or traveling through an intersection with the traffic, where you stay to the right in the through lane.The Pathfinders also say - Please carry tools and an extra bicycle tube!
Pathfinders Drivers Guidelines - Club trips sometimes take us out in challenging conditions, or to places off the regular highways. This makes it mandatory that vehicles are properly equipped with emergency gear. In winter conditions, we recommend as a minimum.
a flashlight and batteries,
a shovel,
a tow rope/chain,
bag of sand (or some means of adding traction),
emergency blanket
first aid kit.
candle and matches, axe/saw, food/water
In summer, as a minimum. – all of the above.
PATHFINDERS CALENDAR OF EVENTS – SPRING 2020
MARCH 2020
As we near the end of ski and snowshoe season, here are some trip suggestions for anyone interested in leading any of these trips in March.
Contact Cliff for more info: cliffk770@gmail.com
SKI/SNOWSHOE CALLAHAN VALLEY - Groomed and tracked trails for all levels of competence. Some hills, but nothing too steep!
SNOWSHOE FAT DOG MOUNTAIN IN MANNING PARK - We'll leave Tim Horton's at 8.30am on Whatcom Road on Highway #1 and carpool from there.
SNOWSHOE MOUNT ZOA ON THE COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY - We'll leave Tim Horton's at 8.30am on Whatcom Road on Highway #1 and carpool from there.
Here are the scheduled trips.
SUNDAY MARCH
15 WALK BUNTZEN LAKE An old favourite but always pleasant to revisit so lets go for a walk along Buntzen lake down to the North Beach where we can decide where we go from there or maybe it will be a destination for lunch by the beach before returning back to our cars. Meet at the car park closest to the beach at 9.30am.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
CYCLE: CANADA LINE BRIDGE TO IONA BEACH
This is an easy ride, approximately 25 km round trip. Meet either at 10:00 am at the North end of the Canada Line Bridge (foot of Cambie in Vancouver) or at 10:20 at the South end of the Bridge (on River Road in Richmond) The route follows along the North side of the Airport to Iona Beach Park where we will have lunch. Call by Friday evening to confirm.Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257
MARCH 26 (THURSDAY)
AGM & SOCIAL COMBINED WHERE: Note the new location, 3031 Williams Road, Richmond BC. Michael Allen, the Whistler Bear Man, will give us an update on the wildlife of the Whistler area. More details to follow (directions to get there, lunch to be provided and any extra cost for same.
SUNDAY MARCH 29
WALK: FISHTRAP CREEK/DOWNES BOWL (WEST ABBOTSFORD) This will probably be a new walk for most people but it is an interesting easy trail in the Abbotsford area of approx 10km with picnic tables for lunch. I will send directions to the meeting point (Mt. Lehman exit) off Hwy 1 when we know who will be joining us. Meet at 10.00am.
APRIL 2020
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
SOCIAL: This is Opening Night for the play at The Metro and they would like to know asap how many plan on going. Another fun play at the Metro Theatre called, Charley’s Aunt. The time is 1882; Two Oxford University students, Jack and Charley, want to have their girlfriends to lunch. Charley’s Aunt is to chaperone but has to beg off at the last minute. Someone must imlpersonate her. Who better than their friend Lord Fancourt Babberly? “Babbs” is usually “up for anything”, but this will test even his limits. He is to dress up as Charley’s Aunt from Brazil, “where the nuts come from". One on the most iconic lines in English speaking theatre from a wonderful classic farce loved the world over for its zaniness.
10 tickets will be reserved under “Pathfinders”. Phone the Metro Theatre at 604-266-7191 to book your ticket and pay $23.i75 tax included. Meet at 7:30 in the lobby or lounge. After the play head up to the lounge for a refreshment.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
CYCLE: Fort Langley-Route and Distance TBD
Leader: Isla Steele: 604-273-1487 steele71@telus.net
SUNDAY APRIL 5 WALK BELCARRA REGIONAL PARK Another delightful walk along Burrard Inlet to Burns Point via Cod Rock, Periwinkle Notch, Admiralty Point and Whiteshell Bank (such wonderful names) Since this is only a 5.2km walk we can also choose to head out towards Jug Island another 5.5km. Meet in the parking lot at 9.30.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
CYCLE and WALK: GALIANO ISLAND
Approximately 25 km cycling and several hours for leisurely walking and exploration.
Because of some long steep hills, and some rough unpaved sections, this ride is recommended for strong cyclists and/or e-bikers only. Enjoy the peace and quiet of spring on Galiano Island in the off season. Ferry is free for seniors, $2 for bikes each way.
We will spend some quality time at the following waterfront locations: Bellhouse Park, Georgeson Bay Beach, and Montague Harbour Provincial Marine Park. We will visit historical Japanese charcoal kilns hidden away in the woods at the end of Highland Road. Bring lunch and drink for one hour at Bluffs Park where we will have a splendid view south over Active Pass and the Gulf Islands.
We will meet on the ferry departing from Tsawwassen at 9:55 am and arriving at Sturdies Bay on Galiano at 10:50 am.
Ferry returns from Sturdies Bay at 5:45 pm for Tsawwassen.
Tickets must be purchased 10 minutes before sailing at the foot passenger ticket booths. Allow sufficient time for parking and unloading bikes.
"Please contact Al by Sunday evening April 5, if possible, to confirm and arrange recommended car-pooling. A vehicle with two or more persons can use the HOV lane.”
LEADER: Al Payne: 604 738 1637 alpayne@shaw.ca cell 778-828-3034
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
CYCLE: UBC circuit: Meet at Balaclava Park (Balaclava and 29th) at 10am. Ride North down the Balaclava Bike Route to Point Grey Road. Then West along the beaches and up the hill to UBC. Tour around UBC, then take the Salish Trail to SW Marine, then through the Musquem Lands to the Fraser River. Follow the river east then have lunch at the McCleery Golf Course. After lunch, ride around Southlands a bit, then follow the Balaclava bike route back to the starting point. About 30 km, with some hills. To avoid one of the hills, meeting near UBC can be arranged.
Leader: Ian Cumming ianc@ece.ubc.ca (778) 878-4623
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
HIKE Lynn Canyon Loop – Sometimes called Lynn Creek and Forest Loop. It’s an easy hike, 9.5km, with minimal elevation gain. Time 3-4 hours. Meet at the parking area near the suspension bridge at 9.30am.
LEADER: TBA
SUNDAY APRIL 19
WALK COLONY FARM REGIONAL PARK (COQUITLAM) Todays walk is approx 7km of dykes and trails alongside the Coquitlam River. Meet in the small parking area on the left hand side of Colony Farm Road just of Hwy 7 (Lougheed Highway) at 9.30.
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
CYCLE: HARBOUR LOOP This ride is a 32k circular loop starting in vancouver at the planterium crossing the second narrows bridge to north vancouver, riding on the spirit trail to the liongate bridge and into stanley park, stopping in stanley park at the pub for refreshments.
Leader: Patsy McConville call by Friday 604-734-0162 or convil@telus.net
TUESDAY, APRIL 21st
CYCLE: MAYNE ISLAND Al Payne is leading a 22 km slow paced ride on Mayne Island for Brockcyclists and Pathfinders. Ferry from Tsawwassen will be free for seniors. Bikes are $2 each way. Parking at Tsawwassen Terminal is approximately $15 for the long term lot. The ferry leaves Tsawwassen at 9:55 am and arrives at Mayne at 11:25. The returning ferry leaves at 5:10 and gets in at 6:40 pm. Bring lunch and drink for the Georgina Point Lighthouse and Heritage Park. Water may be scarce on the island. There are some hills but we will not have to rush (walking up is OK). From the lighthouse we will go via Campbell Bay and Fernhill Road to Gulf Island National Park Reserve at Campbell Point on the east side of the island. Having cycled about 12 km we will return by the most direct route to the Springwater Lodge Pub at Miners Bay before returning for the ferry. Those wishing a longer and/or faster ride can add about 8 to 10 km with a side trip to Horton Bay on the south east, or even more challenge and km by returning on the hillier south side of the island to the ferry terminal.
If coming, contact Al by Sunday evening, if possible, to confirm and arrange recommended car-pooling. A vehicle with two or more persons can use the HOV lane. Drivers should allow sufficient time to allow for one lane thru the tunnel, parking and unloading, and riding to the foot passenger ticket office, arriving at least 10 minutes before the ferry departure time. We will meet on the ferry. There is one stop at Galiano before Village Bay on Mayne.MAP:
A road map of the island can be seen at www.mayneislandchamber.ca. Their brochure, including a good copy of the map, should be available on the ferry.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
CYCLE: THE BLOSSOMS – VANCOUVER Bike the Blossoms is based on a 25 km bike-friendly loop around Vancouver streets that are known for having cherry blossom trees. The route is mostly flat with a hill on Ontario Street. Meet at 10:00 am in the 37th Avenue parking lot of VanDusen Gardens at the intersection of Oak and 37th. We will have lunch at a Commercial Drive restaurant. Call by Friday evening to confirm.
Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257
APRIL 26
HIKE: BROHM LAKE INTERPRETIVE FOREST A walk in the spring forest on the trails around and above Brohm Lake. Distance negotiable - with trails from 3.6 km or shorter that link together. Viewpoint for lunch. Meet at 9:00 at St. David’s Church for carpool.
MAY 2020
SUNDAY, MAY 3
CYCLE: ALOUETTE RIVER/PITT MEADOWS Meet at 10 am at Jerry Sulina Municipal Park (toilets and parking). Al will lead an approximately 32 km ride, all flat, mostly good unpaved dyke pathways, some pavement. Scenic and quiet. Bring lunch or purchase at the Golden Eagle Golf Club where beer may be quaffed on the patio.
To get there : From Lougheed Hwy. ( Hwy 7) turn left on Old Dewdney Trunk Road just east of the Pitt River Bridge. Turn right on Harris Road and immediately left on Old Dewdney Trunk, which becomes 132nd Ave. Jerry Sulina Park is on the left, just after the bend onto 210th Street.
Contact Al by Saturday evening to confirm and/or to arrange car-pooling.
LEADER: AL PAYNE home 604 738 1637 alpayne@shaw.ca cell 778 828 3034
SUNDAY, MAY 3
HIKE DIEZ VISTAS – Elevation gain 1020 metres. Distance 15km.
LEADER: TBA
SUNDAY, MAY 10 HIKE Lynn Canyon Loop – Sometimes called Lynn Creek and Forest Loop. It’s an easy hike, 9.5km, with minimal elevation gain. Time 3-4 hours. Meet at the parking area near the suspension bridge at 9.30am.
LEADER: TBA
MAY, 11 - 14
CYCLE: OLYMPIC PENINSULA On this cycle trip we catch the 9:00am ferry from Tsawassen, cycle to Sidney to catch the 12:00pm ferry to Anacortes, cycle across Fidalgo Island and down Widby Island to Keystone then we catch another ferry to Port Townsend. We spend 2 nights in Port Townsend. Next day we cycle to Sequim (66K). Next day cycle to Port Angeles (38K) catch ferry to Victoria @ 12:45pm, cost for passenger and bike ($25.) Cycle Victoria to Swartz Bay.
Leaders: Please call patsy@ 604-734-0162 or convil@telus.net or Isla @ 604-273-1487 or steele71@telus.net by mid April
SUNDAY, MAY 17
CYCLE: LIONS GATE BRIDGE TO WEST VANCOUVER: Meet at Balaclava and Point Grey Road at 10am. Take the Seaside bike route to the Burrard Bridge (optional ferry from Granville Island to foot of Hornby. Follow English Bay to the Rose Garden in Stanley Park. Follow the newly surfaced trail to Beaver Lake, then to the Lions Gate Bridge. Circle under the bridge, then follow the bike routes through Ambleside Park and Bellevue Ave. Lunch at the Red Lion Pub, 2427 Marine Dr., then return. About 30 km, with some hills. Meeting at the Burrard Bridge can be arranged.
LEADER Ian Cumming ianc@ece.ubc.ca (778) 878-4623
MAY 18
HIKE UBC MALCOLM KNAPP FORESTRY TRAILS A lovely ramble through the UBC research forest in Maple Ridge. Round trip is approx 8km with an elevation gain of 980ft. See page 184 in 109 Walks in BC’s Lower Mainland. To reach the parking area take Lougheed Highway 7 following signs
for Golden Ears Provincial Park and stay on 232nd Street when the park road turns right after the bridge over the South Alouette River. At a fork right on Silver Valley Road will bring you to the parking area. Phone for meeting time.
SUNDAY, MAY 31
SOCIAL, ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC AT DEAS ISLAND REGIONAL PARK - We can exercise in the morning and eat and socialize in the afternoon. Lunch will be a “POTLUCK”, with everyone contributing to the buffet. Consider bringing croquet, bocci ball or other games that you may have.
Let Alan know (well ahead) if you are coming, what food you will bring and whether you will join the walkers or the bikers.
CYCLE: Meet at the picnic sie at 10:00 a.m. for an easy ride on paved roads and dykes, returning to the Park for lunch. LEADER: To be determined.
WALK: Meet at the picnic site at 10:00 a.m. for a stroll around the island.
