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!
ADVANCE NOTICE
SUNDAY MAY 29
CLUB PICNIC
MARCH 2011
SUNDAY, MARCH 6 CYCLE BOUNDARY BAY – DELTA This flat 22 km cycle on paved roads and gravel dyke provides you with plenty of ocean and mountain views, tidal flats, lagoons and opportunities to spot shorebirds and waterfowl near lovely Centennial Beach. A bonus for this cycle is a visit to “the Secret Garden”. Meet at the Main Terminal Boundary Bay Airport parking lot that faces Churchill St at 10:00 a.m. Bring a lunch. Call by Friday evening for details.
Leader: Isla Steele 604-273-1487
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
SNOWSHOE DIAMOND HEAD - We leave St. David's Church in West Vancouver at 8.30am and carpool from there. It is a nice steady climb up to the Red Heather hut where we will have lunch and then on up to Paul Ridge for the view.
Leader: Sandra Farenholtz 1 - 604 - 855 – 3310
FRIDAY, MARCH 11 - 7.30.
SOCIAL QUIZ NIGHT Time to challenge your brain and win fabulous prizes!!?? You don't have to be a genius to participate - most of us don't even get half the answers right, but we have fun trying! Bring your goodies and BYOB as usual.
Contact: June Pearson 604- 946-5497
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
SKI/SNOWSHOE CALLAHAN VALLEY - Groomed and tracked trails for all levels of competence. Some hills, but nothing too steep! Ski trail tickets are $20 ($16 if there are 10 or more of us), snowshoe tickets are $8. We'll leave St. David's Church in West Vancouver at 8.30am and carpool from there.
Leader: Jim Pearson 604- 946-5497
SUNDAY, MARCH 20 CYCLE RICHMOND LOOP – a perennial favorite - we will bike up Granville Ave. to the Shell Rd. Trail, down the trail to the dyke, past Finn Slough, London Farm and the Muakami Boat yard, and back into Steveston for fish and chips at Dave’s. Distance is approximately 30 km. Phone leaders for meeting time and place.
Leaders: Ann & Dick Reiner 604-448-9036
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
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. This is a fairly challenging climb of about 800m with a round trip of 14km.
Leader: Doug Farenholtz 1- 604- 855 -3310
FRIDAY, MARCH 25 - 8 P.M.
SOCIAL SCOTTISH CEILIDH We had fun last time we did something similar, so come and have another go! This time it is in town at the Scottish Cultural Centre at 8886 Hudson/73rd. It's much the same as before (basically barn dancing with a Scottish flavour) with a caller to guide you along. No partner needed. Cost is $9.00 each - tickets at the door. Call me by the Wednesday before if you want to go.
Contact: June Pearson (604) 946-5497
SUNDAY, MARCH 27
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. This is a challenging climb of 850m with a round trip of about 18km. There are two long and steep sections on this trip, so make sure to check with Sandra of myself.
Leader: Jim Pearson 604 946 5497
APRIL 2011
SUNDAY APRIL 3
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 : Aileen Stalker 604-734-9391
SUNDAY APRIL 3
CYCLE LADNER TO DEAS ISLAND This 25 – 30 km (approximately) cycle starts in Ladner, goes under Hwy 99 to the other side of the freeway and on to Deas Island Park and some of the many trails there. Mainly off road but some short stretches on River Rd & Ferry Road. Bring a lunch. Call by Friday evening for details and confirmation.
Leader: Sharon Annesley 604-214-9461
SUNDAY APRIL 10
HIKE MT. GARDNER – Moderate hike, elevation gain 500m; high point 720m; distance 10km from trailhead (3km further to the ferry); time 6 hours.
Contact leader for ferry time.
Leader : Tony Keen 604-275-2970
SUNDAY APRIL17
HIKE NORVAN FALLS – Moderate hike, 13.5km; elevation gain minimal, high point 375m; 5 to 6 hours. Meet at the parking area near the trail head at 9.30am.
Leader : Alan Toon 604-263-6268
SUNDAY APRIL 17
CYCLE HERITAGE TOUR
This is a fascinating ride to view historic and interesting sites mostly in Vancouver East. 25k or more – your choice. Phone your leader for time and place.
Leader: Shirley McCall 604 – 738-1989
SUNDAY APRIL 24
HIKE BADEN POWELL TRAIL (west) from Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon Distance: Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon 12 km, Elevation gain 405m, high point 425m, rated as an easy 5 hour hike. Meet at Deep Cove Parking Lot at 9.30am.
Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 - 7.00 P.M.
SOCIAL - POT LUCK SUPPER
Time to get out the recipe books and make your favourite dish for another great evening of eating, drinking and socializing. The food is always so good on these occasions!
Contact: Maureen Kinney 604 263-4579
MAY 2011
SUNDAY, MAY 1
HIKE Buntzen Lake. Call leaders for details.
Leader : Doug and Sandra Farenholtz 604-855-3310
SUNDAY, MAY 1
CYCLE GARRY POINT PARK TO McDONALD BEACH This approximately 30 km cycle takes us on a flat moderate cycle along the East Dyke Trail from Garry Point Park on the south arm of the Fraser to McDonald Beach. We will cycle through Burkeville residential streets and secondary Vancouver International Airport roads, where the traffic is generally low in volume. McDonald Beach Park is where we will have a picnic lunch. Meet at Garry Point parking lot, just west of the Old Cannery in Steveston at 10:00 a.m. Bring a lunch. Call by Friday for details and confirmation
Leader: Tom Reiner 604-274-7148
SUNDAY MAY 8
HIKE STAWAMUS CHIEF. – 15km, moderate hike; elevation gain 540m, high point 630m; 6 hours. Leave the church at Taylor Way at 9.00am.
Leader : Bob Spencer 604-980-2187
SUNDAY, MAY 8
CYCLE: BIRCH BAY, WHATCOM COUNTY USA
CANCELLED TO BE RESCHEDULED.
SUNDAY MAY 15
FRIDAY, MAY 13 - 6.30 P.M.
SOCIAL CHINESE RESTAURANT We are going back to the Flamingo House on Cambie Street for another great meal. I have spoken to the manager and he has agreed to give us the same ten delicious dishes we had last year for an all-in price of $21.00 per head. ($1.00 more this year for the HST). Get your booking in by May 6. We will be away until May 4 so will not be around to take calls, so Alan Toon is the one to call. (We shall definitely be at the dinner put us down Alan!) Don't forget - call before May 6.
Contact: Alan Toon - (604) 263-6268
WEDNESDAY MAY 18 RETURNING FRIDAY MAY 20
CYCLE BELLINGHAM After last years successful tour & the tentative interest of several Pathfinders we are once again hoping this tour will be a go. More information will be available closer to the time of booking accommodation and planning the route.
Contact - Sharon Annesley 604-214-9461
SUNDAY MAY 22
HIKE Othello Tunnels Hope-Nicola Valley Trail. - Rated as easy, elevation gain 200m, distance about 8km (depending on start point. An historic trail through the Othello Tunnels. Great views of the rivers and mountains. Lots of spring flowers. Meet at Tim Hortons at Whatcom Road at 9.00am.
Leader : Doug and Sandra Farenholtz 604-855-3310
SUNDAY, MAY 29 - 10 A.M.
SOCIAL ANNUAL PICNIC Spring is here again and it's time to exercise in the morning and eat and socialize in the afternoon. Location is the same as before - Deas Island Park. Club will supply food as usual, we’ll be asking for volunteers to help put the barbecue together. Call by May 22 so that we know how many to cater for.
Contact: June Pearson (604) 946-5497
CYCLE DEAS ISLAND PARK TO BOUNDARY BAY This cycle trip on paved secondary roads, with generally light traffic, leaves Deas Island, encircles Burns Bog, passes through a tunnel under Highway 99 and ends along the beautiful Boundary Bay Dyke. Meet 10:00 a.m. at the Deas Island Picnic Site (west end). Leader: Maureen Kinney 604-263-4579
HIKE DEAS ISLAND PARK 10 am - from picnic site.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2010-2011
President – Alan Toon
Vice President – Tony Keen
Past President – Jim Pearson
Treasurer – Larry Graves
Social Events – June Pearson
Winter Skiing/Snowshoeing – Jim Pearson, Doug Farenholtz
Cycle Trips – Sharon Annesley, Isla Steele.
Spring Hiking – Bob Spencer, Tony Keen
Summer Hiking – Aileen Stalker, Peter Phillips
Canoe/Kayaking – Sandra Farenholtz, Aileen Stalker, Cliff Kelsey
Fall Hiking – Larry Burton, Sandra Farenholtz
Newsletter- Ann Reiner, Aileen Stalker, Cliff Kelsey
