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 – David Parsk is planning a three day bicycle trip to Victoria sometime in the fall. Accomodation will need to be organized, so if you are interested, be sure to give David a call at 604-929-1257.
JUNE
SUNDAY JUNE 3
HIKE
The Trails BC Challenge
for
further information and start times and meeting places.
Leaders:
There is a cost for this hike/bike and it is self-led on the
designated routes. There are rides back to the beginning and snacks
provided as well as an opportunity to learn more about Trails BC.
CONTACT
Alan
Toon at 604- 263-6268
if you plan to participate so that we can possibly get a group rate.
SUNDAY JUNE 10
HIKE
Kulshan Ridge Mount Baker
Something novel - a
summer snowshoe hike. This hike will start where the snow ends on
the way to Artist’s Point . Views of Mount Shuksan to the east and
Mount Baker to the west will provide wonderful pictures as we slosh
through the snow to Huntoon Point. Depending on where we park this
hike could be as short as 6 km round trip or longer. There is little
elevation gain so it is a trip suitable for most hikers. Remember to
bring your passport and health insurance. Meet at the Ranger Station
in Glacier at 9:00.
LEADER:
Rick Krouscop 360-305-9928
CYCLING VANCOUVER, BURNABY, FRASER FORESHORE
This 40 km ride with few hills, starts in Burnaby and takes us along lovely residential streets
and park trails in the Fraser foreshore areas of Burnaby and South Vancouver. We will be
stopping in one of the Fraser foreshore parks for a bag lunch.
Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot in Central Park at the corner of Boundary Rd and 46th
Ave, Burnaby.Leaders: Carole Jacques 604-526-6966
SUNDAY
JUNE 17
HIKE
Othello Tunnels
This is a wonderful round trip of approx 15 kms starting on the Kettle Valley trail outside of Hope. We then traverse over the historic Nicola Valley Trail descending to the Coquihalla river where given favourable conditions we can have lunch on the beach before going through the tunnels (bring flash lights) and then walk back along the Kettle Valley Trail to where we left our cars.
Meet at Tim Hortons (Whatcom Road Ext Hwy 1) 9.00
This is a wonderful round trip of approx 15 kms starting on the Kettle Valley trail outside of Hope. We then traverse over the historic Nicola Valley Trail descending to the Coquihalla river where given favourable conditions we can have lunch on the beach before going through the tunnels (bring flash lights) and then walk back along the Kettle Valley Trail to where we left our cars.
Meet at Tim Hortons (Whatcom Road Ext Hwy 1) 9.00
LEADERS:
Doug
& Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 20
NOTE
WEDNESDAY
HIKE
Pubs and shrubs of Galiano
A club favourite this
year Pubs and Shrubs of Galiano will be a combined trip of the Swiss
Club and the Pathfinders. The date on a Wednesday will mean that the
majority of people will not have to pay ferry fare. Contact Alan for
times and ferry information.
LEADER:
Alan
Toon 604-263-6238
for Pathfinders
SUNDAY
JUNE24
HIKE
Bellingham Ramble
This is a hike in progress and we will have to check it out before giving details. However, we will do a low level hike in the Bellingham area. Remember to bring your passport and health insurance.Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310
This is a hike in progress and we will have to check it out before giving details. However, we will do a low level hike in the Bellingham area. Remember to bring your passport and health insurance.Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310
CYCLE FORT LANGLEY
This approximately 35 km cycle is pretty much on the flat with a couple of gentle hills. We’ll
meet at Derby Reach Regional Park, have a picnic lunch by the river at Glen Valley Park
and return to Fort Langley for ice cream. Call by Friday if attending.
Leader: Sharon Annesley 604-214-9461
SATURDAY
June 30 NOTE
SATURDAY.
SOCIAL
- BARD ON THE BEACH.
We will go to the 3pm matinee
of the Bard on the Beach performance
of “The Taming of the Shrew”
and follow it up with a potluck
dinner at the Kinneys. We did
this last year with great success. You
can order your own tickets, and
sit where you like by phoning
604-739-0559 or online at www.bardonthebeach.org/.
For the dinner, bring an
appetizer, main course, salad
or dessert, we will top it up
with gourmet pizza, courtesy of the club.
Meet at 1.45 at Kinneys’
house to drop off our food, we will then carpool to the Theatre.
Contact
– Ann Reiner (604)-448-09036
JULY
SUNDAY
JULY 1 No
hike this Sunday – enjoy our national holiday and celebrate in your
own community or on Granville Island where music, games and fun are
available all day long www.granvilleisland.com
SUNDAY
JULY 8
HIKE
Cougar Divide Mount Baker
Another
summer snowshoe for at least part of the hike. Cougar
Divide is "middle of road difficulty", with option to go
further (and higher, to Chowder Ridge) if the party or part of the
party wishes. First lunch stop is an easy 4 hour/8K round trip from
trailhead. This ridge is similar to Skyline Divide, but is shorter
overall, ending at the foot of Chowder Ridge.
Remember to bring your passport and health insurance. Meet at the
Ranger Station in Glacier at 9:00.
LEADER:
Rick
Krouscop 360-305-9928
CYCLE
-
THREE RIVERS RIDE, PITT MEADOWS.
We
cycle along three different rivers – the Allouette, the Pitt and
the Fraser. Distance is about 35 km. Beautiful vistas abound. Meet at
10 am at the parking lot on Harris Road immediately south of the
Alouette River Bridge. You can get to Harris Road from the Lougheed
Highway. Call by Friday evening for details and confirmation.
Leaders:
Dick and Ann Reiner (604)448-9036
FRIDAY JULY 13
SOCIAL
- EVENING STROLL AND DESSERT.
- 7.00
p.m.
Let`s have a wander
around Southlands, looking at the horses and (hopefully!) enjoying a
nice summer evening in the company of friends. Then we will choose a
place to enjoy dessert and coffee (or something more if you
choose!).
Contact:
Alan
Toon (604) 263-6268
SUNDAY JULY 15
HIKE
Stawamus Squaw
In
an attempt to wean Peter away from his favourite hike of High Falls
he has agreed to lead this local hike.
This is the less visited peak overlooking Squamish and without the
death defying precipices. Hike the area so you can say you have done
all the peaks on foot to those who ride the (proposed) gondola. Round
trip 14.5 km. with 610 elevation gain Time allow 5.5 hours. Meet
at the parking lot at Shannon Falls at 9:00 and we will probably
ferry over to the base of the Chieftain campground/parking lot.
LEADER:
Peter
Phillips 604-732-4234
SUNDAY JULY 22
HIKE
St. Mark’s Lookout
On
this route, walk part of the route of the Baden Powell trail to
Horseshoe Bay and get a reward of a view over Howe Sound after modest
elevation gain. For
an extra climb some may want to continue on up Unnecessary Mountain.
Distance
11 km Elevation gain 460 m.
Meet
at the Cypress Mountain downhill ski parking lot at 9:30.
LEADER
:
Bob Spencer 604-980-2187
CYCLE POCO TRAIL
This approximately 25 km cycle starts at Colony Farm Regional Park and community
gardens, and includes trails along the Coquitlam River, Hyde Creek and Pitt River, at
times cycling through residential areas and urban parks. The trip is mostly flat with one
section along the highway shoulder. Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Colony Farm parking lot at
the south end of Colony Farm road, which is accessed off the Lougheed Hwy.
Leader: Cliff Kelsey 604-941-2957
SUNDAY JULY 29
HIKE
Levette and Hut Lake
Many
of you have hiked the wooded path to Levette Lake (an easy round trip
of XX km) and enjoyed a fresh water swim but this hike offers two
levels – go to Levette and sit in the sun or swim or join those who
chose to hike another 90 minutes to Hut Lake and visit another part
of BC never before seen by most of the Pathfinders.
Round trip12 kilometres, elevation gain 800 feet (240 metres)to
Levette Lake Time - allow 5 hours. Meet at the St. David’s Church
at 8:30
LEADER:
Trudy
Vanderburg 604-263-4174
SUNDAY AUGUST 5 (BC
day Weekend)
To
avoid long ferry line-ups and crazy highways (BC Day Weekend) we
will hike locally.
A local favourite, both winter and summer, this hike can be very hot
and dry on a sunny day. Bring a lot of water! The trail leads you up
steep slopes and around large rocks. It will be the leader’s
choice whether to go via Mystery Lake but be assured of panoramic
views from any of the three peaks. Round trip is 9 km Elevation gain
of 450 metres, high point on third peak is 1453 metres, time about 5
hours. Meet in the Mount Seymour parking lot at 9:00.
LEADER
Sue
Penfold 604-943-6822
SATURDAY AUGUST 11
CYCLE HERITAGE RIDE AROUND VANCOUVER
This is a fascinating ride to view historic and interesting sites mostly in East Vancouver (rumour is there might be ice cream involved) 25 km or more – your choice. Phone your leader for time and place.
Leader: Shirley McCall 604-738-1989
SUNDAY
AUGUST 12
HIKE
Campbell Lake
We
tried it last year and made it to the lookout before turning back
because of heat?/snow?/ lack of perseverance? So let’s see if we
can get further this year
The
hike involves a steady walk upwards on an old logging road, through
tall timber to a helipad (where you can ask for heli pick up for the
way back) and then on to the lake.
Round
trip 9 km. Elevation gain 700 metres (2290 ft). Time - about 5
hours.
Meet
at Whatcom Road at 8:30 for car pooling.
LEADER:
Peter
Phillips 604-732-4234
FRIDAY AUGUST 17
SOCIAL
- POT LUCK SUPPER
. - 7.00 p.m.
Sue
Penfold has offered to host a pot-luck supper at her house in
Tsawwassen. Whilst enjoying a delicious Pathfinder meal, you can
look out over the ocean and enjoy a fabulous sunset. Sue has access
to the beach, so you can take a little stroll after dinner and walk
off some of those calories! Sounds great. As usual, call to let me
know what you plan to bring. BYOB.
CONTACT Sue Penfold 604-943-6822
CONTACT Sue Penfold 604-943-6822
SUNDAY
AUGUST 19
HIKE
Either
Mount Eliphistone or Knob 2 trail at Gibsons on Sunshine Coast
A decision will be made
by the leaders after reconnoitering these hikes. No need to bring a
car – Tony and Aileen will take people to the start and back for
the ferry at the end of the hike.
The hike will start at
10:00 so catch the 9:40 ferry Horseshoe Bay to Langdale to arrive at
10:30 am
LEADERS
Tony
and Aileen 604-734-9391 or Tony’s cell 9604-307-1395 after August
14th
SUNDAY AUGUST 26
HIKE
Mount Baker Surprise
Similar to last year we
will arrive at the Ranger Station at 8:30 and decide what route to
take based on snow conditions and trail openings. Remember to bring
your passport and health insurance. Meet at the Ranger Station in
Glacier at 9:00
LEADER:
Sabina Harpe 604- 737-4837
CYCLE SEYMOUR CONSERVATION RESERVE
This 22 km cycle (with some hills) winds through towering forests with plenty of viewpoints. Bring lunch. Leave Hwy 1 at exit 22 and drive north on Lillooet Road to its end at the lower Seymour Conservation Reserve parking area. Meet at 10:00 am in the parking lot at Rice Lake. Call by Saturday for details and confirmation.
Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257
FRIDAY AUGUST 31
SOCIAL
- DANUBE RESTAURANT
- 6.30 p.m.
The
Wednesday walking group know this restaurant well, since we have been
there for lunch a couple of times. The menu is Hungarian and the
food is delicious. So we are planning to go there for dinner - you
can view the menu at www.danuberestaurant.com. The address is 3701
Hastings Street, Burnaby. Call
me by Friday 24th August to reserve.
Contact:
June
Pearson - (604) 946-5497
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