DECEMBER 2013, JANUARY, FEBRUARY 2014

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.
   DECEMBER 2013
  SUNDAY DECEMBER 1 

   HIKE MINNEKHADA REGIONAL PARK (PORT COQUITLAM) An easy early winter walk around the park which should take us about 2.5 hours depending on the trail we take followed by a visit to the lodge which will be open from 1 – 4pm for their Creative Cafe There should be food available (check later) or bring your own lunch. Meet at the park entrance at 10.00am Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310

  SUNDAY DECEMBER 8  

  SNOWSHOE DOG MOUNTAIN – (MT. SEYMOUR). This is the first snowshoe trip of the season and so we will make it an easy trip for all to enjoy. Round trip is approx 7 kms. If the weather is clear we will have great views overlooking the lower mainland. Please phone Cliff by Friday for time and meeting place.

  Leader: Cliff Kelsey 604-941-2957

  FRIDAY DECEMBER 13^TH 

  SOCIAL CASUAL BIRDING DYKE WALK 9.00AM-noon. This walk is run by the Regional Park ornithologist and will introduce you to shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors on the walk along the Delta dyke. Bring your binoculars and meet at Cambridge House at Boundary Bay Regional Park. This is a free event.  

  Call: 604 432 6359 for more information.

  
  

  SATURDAY DECEMBER 14  

  SOCIAL CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME Let your hair down and enjoy some real Christmas spirit and British humour at the Metro theatre which is renowned for its Christmas pantomimes written and produced by Johnny Duncan. This year it is Jack and the Beanstalk. You’re welcome to bring your grandchildren or overaged children. The Pathfinders have a limited block booking of seats at $25 each which can be reserved by calling Judith Pilley. Procrastinators will have to order their own seats from the Metro Theatre and take pot luck! Members booking through Judith will meet at the

  Metro theatre at 6:45 pm 

  Coordiator: Judith Pilley 604 255 6836 

   

  SUNDAY DECEMBER 15 

  SNOWSHOE BLACK MOUNTAIN, (CYPRESS BOWL). Another local favourite workout where we leave the downhill area and head up to Cabin Lake and maybe beyond. Meet at the downhill ski area. Call Larry by Friday night for time. Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951

  
  

  SUNDAY DECEMBER 22 
  

  HIKE MILLENIUM TRAIL LADNER. Not enough snow, so let’s have an easy jaunt with 2 pubs on the route.

  This trail starts near Captain’s Cove Marina, goes under Hwy 99 and eventually gets to Deas Island, which we can

  circumnavigate, and then return the same way passing River House pub. Distance about 10km. Flat.

  Take the first exit on right after the tunnel to Ladner River Rd. Turn right on Ferry Rd and meet in the parking lot at

  the end at 10 am.

  Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822

  
  

  SATURDAY DECEMBER 28^TH CABARET

  You are invited to the

  Cabaret

  Saturday, December 28, 2013

  2:30 – 5:30

  At St. James' Hall, 10^thand Trutch, Vancouver.

  It’s Canby’s 80^th Birthday Celebration

  Music for Dancing and Listening.

  Beer Wine and Light Refreshments.

  Your presence is your present.

  Please confirm to canbym@shaw.ca

  
  

  SUNDAY DECEMBER 29 
   SNOWSHOE. DIAMOND HEAD Join us for a snowshoe up to Red Heather Meadows and perhaps up onto Paul Ridge. Meet at St. David’s Church to carpool up to the car park. Call by Friday for time. 
  Leader: Jim Pearson 604-946-5497

  
  

  
  

  TUESDAY DECEMBER 31 

  SOCIAL NEW YEARS EVE POT LUCK 8:30pm- ? Bring in the New Year in style with your Pathfinder friends. This is a popular late dinner evening so call your host early to reserve your place and advise on your dinner contribution. 

  Contact : Barbara Downs. 604 738 2496

  
  

  
  

  JANUARY 2014

  
  

  SUNDAY JANUARY 5, 2014

  SKI/SNOWSHOE MANNING PARK This is the first ski/snowshoe trip of 2014. Take your pick of skiing on tracks for a modest cost or snowshoe on one of the trails in the park (to be decided depending on snow conditions). We carpool from Tim Horton’s Whatcom Road, Abbotsford at 8.30. Call the leaders by Friday to let them know you are coming.  

  Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310

  
  

  TUESDAY JANUARY 14 

   SKI/SNOWSHOE CALLAGHAN VALLEY, WHISTLER. Midweek skiing at Callaghan is now $10 instead of $23, so we will move those trips to Tuesdays. Again your choice is to ski on the many cross country trails in the valley or to head off on the snowshoe trails. We leave from St. David’s Church at 8.30 so please phone the leaders by Sunday to let us know you will be joining us.

  Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310

  
  
  

  FRIDAY JANUARY 17 

  SOCIAL WACKY TACKY PARTY. 7:30 pm This is the most popular social event of the year. Come and give those face muscles some exercise as you laugh the night away. Recycle those tacky gifts you’ve been hanging on to; BYOB and bring some nibbles to share. 

  Hosts: Carolyn and Larry Graves. 604 263 6430

  
  
  SUNDAY JANUARY 19

  HIKE       LYNN PEAK

  Moderately easy hike from the Lynn Headwaters Regional Park.  Steady upward but not too steep.  Several viewpoints to the east, south, and west as you walk along. Views include those across the Seymour River to Seymour and Elsay mountains. Bring hiking poles and boots that are waterproofed.

  Distance:    7 km    Elevation gain: 700 m.  Time 4 hours

  Meet at 9:00 at the signboard at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park

  Leader: Tony Keen and Aileen Stalker 604-734-9391  by Friday evening please.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  SUNDAY JANUARY 26 

  SNOWSHOE FIRST PEAK (MT. SEYMOUR) Another chance to head up to the first peak of Mt. Seymour and try your hand (bum) skiing down the upper slopes (optional). Meet in the downhill ski parking lot. Phone by Friday to let Cliff know that you are coming and what time to meet.

  Leader: Cliff Kelsey 604-941-2957

  
  

  FEBRUARY 2014

  
  

  SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2 

  SNOWSHOE PORTIA SECTION KETTLE VALLEY (COQUIHALLA) This trip follows an easy grade up the old Kettle Valley railway. A trip back into history where you will pass the old station of Iago. Meet at Tim Horton’s, Whatcom Road , Abbotsford ready to leave by 8.30.  

  Leader: Jim Pearson 604-946-5497

  
  

  SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9 

  SNOWSHOE EAGLE RIDGE (BURKE MOUNTAIN) COQUITLAM Take a trip with Larry to discover some of the old roads and trails on the lower side of Burke Mountain. Please phone Larry by Friday to tell him that you will be joining him and find out more details as to time and meeting place. 

   Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951

  
  

  SUNDAY FEBRUARY 16 

   SKI/SNOWSHOE DAKOTA RIDGE (SUNSHINE COAST) Given the right snow conditions this is a lovely community run cross country ski area above Sechelt with fabulous views over the water. Meet at St. David’s Church to carpool. Phone Jim by Friday for time and more details. 

  Leader: Jim Pearson 604-946-5497

  FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21  

  SOCIAL CHINESE DINNER AT THE FLAMINGO. Warren, our host at the Flamingo, has yet again arranged a delicious 10 course meal for us in a private room at the Flamingo restaurant on Cambie. Cost is $22 a head including tips and taxes. Drinks extra. Call Judith by Wednesday February 19^th so she can confirm numbers.

  Host : Judith Pilley 604 255 6836 

   

  TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 

  SKI/SNOWSHOE CALLAGHAN VALLEY – (WHISTLER) As previously mentioned, midweek skiing is now only $10. So by request we are going back to the Callaghan Valley for another day of cross country skiing or snowshoeing. Meet at St. David’s Church. Phone Jim by Sunday for meeting time and let him know you will be joining him. 

  Leader: Jim Pearson 604-946-5497

   
  

SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER 2013

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!

 

Please note this rescheduled ride and change of day for:

SATURDAY AUGUST 31 CYCLE Strathcona and Chinatown to Lakewood Meeting place is 8th Avenue and Yukon Street at 10.00am. Approx 30kms.We will cycle via Science World through the streets of Chinatown, past heritage homes and several points of interest to The Uprising Bakery lunch stop. Bring your own lunch or purchase from the bakery. Then we continue along Lakewood Cycle Path and return to our meeting place. Please call Thursday evening for more details and to confirm. Leader: Shirley McCall 604- 738-1989

SEPTEMBER 2013

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1 HIKE DEEP COVE TO LYNN CANYON - BADEN POWELL TRAIL. Easy hike, 5 hours, 12 km, 405 m gain. Between urbanity and the forests, we will see big firs and cedars. Meet at public parking lot off Panorama Drive at 9.30am. Need a car at each end. Because this is a long weekend we have planned a local hike to save driving in holiday traffic. The leader may decide to hike on Saturday the 31^st if enough interest. Call by Friday night. Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8, HIKE HIGH FALLS (Squamish area). After a steep beginning, this scenic hike winds along High Falls Creek and has views of Cloudburst and Squamish River Valley on the way back down a logging road. Round trip 12 km. Allow 5 hours Elevation gain 640 m. Meet at 8:30am at St. David’s Church for car-pooling. Call by Friday night. Leader: Peter Phillips 604-732-4234

Between MONDAY SEPTEMBER 09/13 and THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12/13 There is an opportunity to enjoy a few days cycling on Vancouver Island from Victoria to the newly restored Kinsol Trestle. These dates are flexible and all enquires should be directed to the leader. Leader: Patsy McConville 604-734-0162

FRIDAY SEPT 13 SOCIAL BEACHSIDE PICNIC AND ACTIVITIES - Let’s enjoy the last of summer and hopefully an Indian one. Meet by the anchor at the West End of Spanish Bank at 4:00pm. Bring your beach games, bikes, cricket, Frisbees, croquet etc. together with your chairs, utensils, picnic and something to share. The energetic can walk or play games while those less energetic will guard the food and prepare the BBQ. We’ll eat around 6:00pm. Call to confirm your participation. If weather is not favorable we will delay by a week. Hosts: Judith and Syd Pilley 604 255 6836

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15, HIKE BLACK MOUNTAIN TO EAGLE BLUFFS ( North Shore). Starting from the Cypress downhill ski parking lot we will climb our way up to Cabin Lake and then continue on to Eagle Bluffs where we will have wonderful views looking out over Howe Sound. Meet at St. David’s church at 9.30am. Call by Friday night. Leader: Trudie Vanderburg 604-263-4174

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15 CYCLE False Creek and Stanley Park. Meet in front of the planetarium (Vanier Park) at 10:00 and cycle around False Creek and Stanley Park. Bring your lunch and we'll eat in the park. Return over Burrard Bridge to the planetarium. About 25 kilometres on bike routes and paths. Call by Friday for details and confirmation. Leaders: Margaret Hunter & John Hickman 604 222-0779 or <hunterhickman@shaw.ca>

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22, HIKE CHEAKAMUS CANYON. An old favourite for this time of year. Easyhiking at a low level. Dramatic views of the Tantalus Range and Cheakamus Canyon railway. Meet at St. David’s church at 8.30am. Call by Friday night. Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29, HIKE PTARMIGAN RIDGE (Mount Baker) This hike takes us as close to Mt. Baker as you can get without being on it. The trail begins at Table mountain parking lot and heads along a ridge to the viewpoints. Distance about 14km, elevation gain 400m, highest point 1,800m, time about 6 hours. (Note: If Ptarmigan Ridge is not accessible then the hike will be to Yellow Aster Butte.) Meet at the Glacier Park Ranger Station at 9.00am. BRING PASSPORTS AND HEALTH INSURANCE. Call or email by Friday evening; Leader: Rick Krouskop, 1-360-305-9928 or rwk@broadstripe.net

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29 CYCLE Deas Island Park to Riefel Bird Sanctuary Approx. 25km ride, largely on-road cycling with some easy off road bits to Riefel Bird Sanctuary. A visit within the Bird Sanctuary is not planned, though on the same way return trip there may be a late season fruit stand or whatever. Driving directions: South on Hwy. 99 to exit 28 take the left hand lane River Road North. 2-3 kms on the left is the signposted Deas Island Regional Park entrance. Meet in the parking lot on the right near the washrooms at 10.15am. Call by Friday night to confirm. Leader: John Brady (604) 221-9793

OCTOBER 2013

SUNDAY OCTOBER 6 HIKE ELFIN LAKES (Diamond Head). For many, an old familiar hike to the Elfin Lakes with maybe lots of wonderful fall colors. Distance 22km round trip to Elfin Lakes. Elevation gain 760 meters to lakes. Time - 7 hours. Meet at St. David’s Church at 7.30am. Call by Friday Night. Leader Tony Keen: 604-734-9391.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 12, HIKE ELK AND THURSTON MOUNTAINS. Alpine meadows, getting into fall colours, views of mountains and valley. Will try for Thurston, another 4km on from Elk Mountain. But potential for a rest at the lunch spot for those who want to take in the views, rather than continue on. Distance 16.5km, elevation gain 1030m. (Note: This is a long weekend, so the hike is planned for Saturday, if Pathfinders prefer Sunday let Sandra know.)Meet at Tim Horton’s Whatcom Road at 8.00am. Call by Friday night. Leader; Sandra Farenholtz : 604-855-3310.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 18 SOCIAL RUSSIA AND THE SILK ROAD SLIDE SHOW. Travel slide shows are always poplar with Pathfinders. Seating is limited so reserve your seat by calling early. This slide show recounts the Pilleys’ land and sea adventures through Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Siberia, Mongolia and China. Bring some finger foods to share. 7:00 pm arrival time, show time 7:45 sharp.. Hosts: Syd and Judith Pilley : 604 255 6836

SUNDAY OCTOBER 13 CYCLE Seymour Conservation Reserve Meet at the Lower S.C.R. parking lot - Rice Lake Gate - at 10.00am. This cycle is 24kms round trip with some elevation gain. Bring a sweater and your lunch. The route is paved with a short section of unpaved trail. We’ll be taking the Seymour Valley Trailway to the River Fish Hatcherry and a picnic spot beside the Seymour River. Possible sightings of deer, bear, cougar and other wildlife. Meet at the Lower S.C.R. parking lot - Rice Lake Gate - at 10.00am. By Car: Take Hwy 1 North Vancouver and exit 22B North Lillooet Road to parking. Also accessible by public transit. Call by Friday evening to confirm. Leader: David Parsk 604 929-5497

SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, HIKE SHANNON FALLS Moderate hike, 4 hours, 5 km return, 450 meter gain. This is short and steep with rewarding views over Howe Sound. Meet at St. David’s Church at 9.30am. Call by Friday night.

Leader: TBA.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 27,

HIKE WHISTLER FLANK TRAIL. This is a hike requiring cars at each end.

The hike starts at Function Junction and ends at the start of the Rainbow

Lake trailhead.It is gently undulating with a few up-hills sections, views of Whistler and

Blackcomb and fall colours. Distance 9km, elevation gain minimal.

Meet at St. David’s church at 8.30am.

Leaders: Tony Keen and Aileen Stalker 604-734-9391.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 27 CYCLE TBA Probably the last cycle of the season weather and leader dependant.

NOVEMBER 2013

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3,

HIKE BROHM LAKE INTERPRETIVE FOREST. Rated as intermediate by Vancouver Trails, about 5 hours for 7.5km (depends on trails selected by the leader), only 100m elevation gain. Excellent views and lush forest trails.

Meet at St. David’s Church at 8:30am for car-pooling. Call by Friday night.

Leaders: Doug and Sandra Farenholtz 604-855-3310

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10, HIKE BUNTZEN LAKE TO SASAMAT RETURN. A good low level hike for this time of year. Start from the south end of Buntzen Lake and circle Sasamat Lake. Distance 11km elevation gain 300m.Meet at the Buntzen Lake parking lot at 9.30am. Leader : Peter Phillips 604-732-4234

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING St Mary's Church Boardroom 560 West 14th Ave Vancouver. Time: 1130-1530. There will be a catered lunch, in celebration of a club anniversary (34 years). As usual there will be an AGM, followed by election of officers, and a slide show. Details will follow as they are finalized. It is important that you phone to confirm as early as possible, in order for the caterers to be advised re numbers. Contact : Ann Reiner. 604-448-9036

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24 HIKE PITT POLDER. Distance about 6km, no elevation gain, 2 to 3 hours. Meet at parking lot near Pitt Lake at 10.00am. Call by Friday night for instructions. Leaders: Dick and Ann Reiner 604-448-9036

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29 SOCIAL GATHERING AND CHRISTMAS TABLE CREATIONS Join your host Trudie for this industrious social gathering where you can create a spectacular Christmas table decoration (depending on your artistic ability). We will meet at an appointed time to walk and gather cones, grasses etc for our creations, return to our host’s venue for an order of pizza followed by an evening of innovation. This will be a test for Pathfinders to be creative while doing what we do best, talking, eating and drinking. Call your host in good time to find out what materials you will need and let her know what additional nibbles you will be bringing. Space is limited so call early. Host: Trudie Vanderburg 604 263 4174

ADVANCED NOTICE – New Year’s Eve. There will be a gathering to ring in the New Year – Watch for details in the next Newsletter.

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.

 

JUNE, JULY. AUGUST 2013

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!

Safety Equipment.

Cars transporting passengers to snowy/icy destinations should have proper emergency equipment. This should include at a minimum, a flashlight and batteries, a shovel, a tow rope/chain, bag of sand (or some means of adding traction), emergency blanket and first aid kit. (There may be other things that could be added to this list or be optional including candle and matches, axe/saw, food/water etc).

JUNE 2013

SUNDAY JUNE 2

HIKE OthelloTunnels,Hope- Take a walk back in time and explore the engineering marvel of the Othello Tunnels and enjoy a walk through the woods in the surrounding area. 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. Call by Friday night. 

 Leaders: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310



SUNDAY JUNE 9
PATHFINDERS TRIATHALON –Hike, Bike and Eat!!
Meet at 10 am at the home of Doug and Sandra in Abbotsford to drop off your food and beverage for the potluck barbecue before heading off for a cycle or hike.  Bring your own meat or fish to grill plus a dish to share. Return in the afternoon for the social followed by an afternoon BBQ.  Members are more than welcome to come just for the social and BBQ, starting at 3pm.  Call hosts to confirm your participation.                                                                                                                          Hosts:  Doug and Sandra Farenholtz 1 604- 855- 3310
HIKE – To be announced by Doug and Sandra. 

CYCLE- Sumas Prairie/Valley (Abbotsford). This 40 m cycle goes from Upper Sumas School (corner of Whatcom & Vye Roads) to Yarrow, where we will eat our lunches in the park before returning to the starting point. We'll cycle over a prairie, once a 30,000 acre lake that was drained and dyked in the 1920,s to develop fertile farmland. Mountain views at every turn. After dropping off your food, meet at Upper Sumas School playing field at 10.15 am. Call both Farenholtzes and Graves by Friday evening for details and confirmation.

Leaders: Larry and Carolyn Graves 604-263-6430. (Cell phone) 604- 786-2917



SATURDAY JUNE 15
HIKE Hozameen Lake Trail We are camping at the (USA) Ross Lake campground on Saturday night. The campground is on the US side of the border. There is free firewood, very few people and clean toilet! Set up camp and then do an easy hike on the Hozameen Trail into Hozameen Lake which is a very pretty lake, there is not much elevation gain. Several kayaks may be available for an evening lake paddle on Ross Lake.

SUNDAY JUNE 16
HIKE The Skagit River Trail winds along the river for as long as we want to go before returning the same route. With any luck we may see some of the wild Rhododendrons in bloom. Meet at the Ross Lake campground around 10:00 Sunday . Let leaders know whether you plan to join the group Saturday morning or Sunday morning for a 10:00 start from the campground.
Leaders: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310


CYCLE- Blaine to Semiamhoo. Meet at Peace Arch Border at 10am. (Canadian side) Bring Passport, travel insurance and a lunch. Cycle along along Peace Portal Drive into Blaine WA after clearing customs
Rick will meet other us and other cyclists at Peace Portal/Marine Drive traffic circle(about 1/2km over the border. Mostly flat and paved approx. 33kms. Ending at Semiamhoo Spit Park and taking the Plover ferry back to Blaine.Cost of ferry $1-2.00 donation. Call by Friday for additional details and confirmation

Leader: Rick Krouskop 1-360-603-4008 or email:  rick@krouskop.net



SUNDAY JUNE 23
HIKE West Side Lynn Creek to Kennedy Falls This is a new route that will lead us to several exceptionally large trees, a grove of ancient cedars and to Kennedy Falls. The route is marked but is a somewhat rough trail so bring hiking poles and make sure your boots are waterproof. And since it is on the mountains of the north shore there will be lots of up as well as slightly up elevation gain. The leaders will attempt to reconnoiter this route before we do it so may have more details. About 4 ½ hours duration. Meet at 9:30 at the end of Mountain Highway. Note parking regulations and park below Coleman Street.
Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391



SATURDAY JUNE 29
HIKE Jane Lakes via the Black Tusk Microwave Tower Road.   Another new trail for most but reportedly fairly gentle. Depending on how many of the lakes we wish to see (and if we want to do a car at separate ends) the trip can range from 5 – 6 1/2 hours (Note this is an estimate – data available on distance and only general for time in Jack Christies’s Whistler book – although he does give route direction.) Meet at 8:30 at St. David’s Church for car pooling. Call by Friday night. Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391

SUNDAY JUNE 30


CYCLE  Pitt Polder A scenic ride along dikes and roads with a stop for lunch at beautiful Pitt Lake. About 30 km and all flat. Meet at 10:00 am at the parking lot on Harris Road immediately south of the Allouette River Bridge. From Lougheed Hwy turn left on Dewdney Trunk Road just east of Pitt River Bridge and turn left again on Harris Road. Call by Friday night.

Leader: Maggie Doughty (604) 922-7699

JULY 2013

SUNDAY JULY 7

HIKE Lindsay Lake (Buntzen Lake Area) This hike has a steep beginning but once on the ridge has been reached the terrain rises and falls as we explore many small lakes before reaching Lindsey Lake. This trail can be done as a loop trail at the top part but you will descend the same way as you ascended. Round trip 15 km, time about 6 hours, elevation gain 1020 metres. Meet at 9:00 at Buntzen Lake parking lot. Call by Friday night.
Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822

SUNDAY JULY 7

CYCLE The Poco Trail. Meet at Colony Farm parking lot at 10.00am and bike the circle route of the Poco Trail that leads us along three rivers with a possible lunch stop at the Hyde Cfreek Hatchery.
I would like to limit this group to no more than 10 riders. Contact your leader to confirm no later than Friday evening

Leader: Cliff Kelsey 604- 941-2957



SATURDAY JULY 13
SOCIAL Bard on the Beach (Twelfth Night) Followed by Bard on the Barbie – a barbecue at the Kinney’s home. Book your own ticket for Bard on the Beach at 604-739-0559 (www.bardonbeach.org) We recommend doing this early as it is the only matinee of Twelfth Night. Let Maureen know if you will bring an appie, salad or dessert, meat and veggie burgers are provided. Members are welcome to come just for the social event.
Hosts: Pat and Maureen Kinney 604- 263- 4579


SUNDAY JULY 14 No planned hike - see mid-week hikes instead. Individuals could join for either of the one day hikes but must let leaders know that they are coming and be prepared to be there for the agreed starting time.


MONDAY JULY 15
HIKE Palmers Pond Coquihalla. Another overnight camping trip, this time at Jacobson Lake Forestry Camp Site. Jacobson Lake is 45 kms down the Tulameen FS road from Coquihalla Lake exit (easy 2 wheel road). Day 1 we will hike up to Palmers Pond via Conglomerate Flats. This is a fairly easy round trip of approx 10 kms.
TUESDAY JULY 16

 HIKE we will hike out towards Horse Camp and then return, going as far as we want before turning around. If we want to we can always walk into Little Douglas Lake which is on the other side of the Coquihalla on the way home. Meet at Whatcom at 8:00 am.
Leaders: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310



SUNDAY JULY 21
HIKE High Falls Creek (Squamish) This is Peter’s favourite hike so from time to time the trip planners let him lead it. (Jack Christie says this is a hike not to be missed so Peter feels affirmed in his star rating.) After a steep beginning, this scenic hike winds along High Falls Creek and has views of Tricouni, Cloudburst and Squamish River Valley on the way back down a logging road. Round Trip 12 km. Elevation gain 640 m. Allow 5 hours. Meet at Upper Levels St. David’s church at 8:30 am. Call by Friday night.
Leader: Peter Phillips 604-732-4234

SUNDAY JULY 21

CYCLE East Richmond/New Westminster. Meet at Richmond Nature Park at 10.00am to cycle through the farmlands of East Richmond and the Middle Arm of the Fraser River. Bring a picnic lunch to eat on the banks of the North Fraser River. The distance is 25/30 kms, no elevation gain except over the highway.
There is one busy section along Westminster Hwy and about 4.5kms of packed gravel. Call by Friday for details and confirmation

Leader: Judith Pilley 604 255-6836



SUNDAY JULY 28
HIKE Hannigan Pass (Mount Baker) An "old dependable" in the Baker area (100 Hikes in North Cascades National Park Region, 3rd. ed.). Pretty easy 13 km (RT) to Hannegan Pass and 16 km (RT) to Hannegan Peak. The first section follows the gradual rise of Ruth creek (with close-up views across the valley to the imposing Nooksack Cirque mountains and snow covered Mt. Ruth in the distance) to a cozy camp ground, then rises to the pass at 6.5 km/610 meters gain. Another 1.5 km/335 meters higher is Hannegan peak with spectacular views of Mt. Baker, Shuksan, and Ruth one way, and the Canadian Peaks opposite. This hike regularly produces bear sightings, but they're well behaved and a treat to observe. Meet Rick Krouskop at the Glacier Ranger Station at 9:00am. BRING PASSPORTS AND MEDICAL INSURANCE. Call by Friday night.
Leader – Rick Krouskop 1- 360-603-4008  rick@krouskop.net

AUGUST 2013

SATURDAY AUGUST 3
HIKE Third Peak Mount Seymour Note: this hike is on Saturday to allow the Sunday and Monday holidays to be used for other events that might require two days. A local favourite, 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. Call by Friday night.
Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822

SUNDAY AUGUST 4

CYCLE The Secret Garden, Maple Beach and Boundary Bay Meet at the new Boundary Bay Airport parking lot at 10.00am to cycle 30kms of scenic Tsawwassen via the dyke. Bring a picnic lunch to eat at the beach. Call by Friday night to confirm.
Leader: Isla steele 604 273-1487


SATURDAY - MONDAY AUGUST 10-12 Saturday, Sunday and Monday night Camping at Manning Park. Two sites are reserved at Lightning Lakes Contact leaders well in advance if you want to share one of these sites. Others may want to stay at the Lodge – it is open for business this summer.
SUNDAY AUGUST 11
HIKE Crossover from Three Brothers Trail Fat Dog Sunday we will start from the Blackwall Peak parking lot and head out on the trail towards the Three Brothers Mountain at which point we will leave the trail (but we will not get lost) and wind our way down to Fat Dog Creek to arrive at our destination in Cambie Creek where we will have cleverly left a car so drivers can return to get the cars left at Blackwell. Round trip 16 km. Elevation gain 1500 ft. Time 5 ½ to 6 hours

MONDAY AUGUST 12
HIKE – to be decided
Leaders Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310



SATURDAY AUGUST 17

CYCLE Strathcona and Chinatown to Lakewood. Please note this is a SATURDAY cycle not Sunday.
Meet at 10.00am at 8th Avenue and Yukon Street. We will cycle via Science World through the streets of Chinatown, past heritage homes and several points of interest to Uprising Bakery. Bring your lunch or purchase from the bakery. Then continue along Lakewood before returning to our meeting place. Approx. 30kms. Contact leader by Friday if you plan to attend.

Leader: Shirley McCall 604- 738- 1989

SATURDAY AUGUST 17
SOCIAL Back Yard Barbecue This has always been a popular evening at Canby and Arn’s, rain or shine! It’s an opportunity to admire their vegetable garden and Arn’s workshop and of course chat and indulge in our creative dishes and share recipes. Bring your own protein for the BBQ and an appetizer, salad, or dessert to share. Call host to confirm your participation.
Hosts: Canby and Arn – 604- 731 8420

SUNDAY AUGUST 18
HIKE Whistler Peak to Peak and the Musical Bumps A big winner last year when we did the Blackcomb Mountain trails, this year we will take the Gondola up to the Roundhouse and return to the familiarity of Whistler terrain. We will make the hills come alive with the sound of music as we hike to the low bumps/summits of Piccalo, Flute and Oboe and beyond for those who wish (19 km round trip right to Singing Pass but we can turn back at any of the smaller summits.) The Peak to Peak Gondola can be an added excitement for those who have never done it. Meet at St. David’s church at 8:00 for car pooling. Call by Friday night. If you buy the tickets on line the cost for seniors is $35.95 for the gondola up (and down) and the Peak to Peak gondola.
Leaders: Tony Keen and Aileen Stalker 604-734-9391



SUNDAY AUGUST 25
HIKE Brandywine Falls A fairly short steep hike with modest elevation gain to a pristine alpine valley. If it is hot, access to the mountain stream should keep everyone cool. If the snow stays late the alpine flowers may still be in bloom. Heaven! Elevation gain 500 metres Distance Round trip 7 km. Time 4 hours. Meet at Upper Levels St. David’s Church at 8:00 am. Call by Friday night.
Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951

MARCH, APRIL, MAY 2013

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!

Safety Equipment.

Cars transporting passengers to snowy/icy destinations should have proper emergency equipment. This should include at a minimum, a flashlight and batteries, a shovel, a tow rope/chain, bag of sand (or some means of adding traction), emergency blanket and first aid kit. (There may be other things that could be added to this list or be optional including candle and matches, axe/saw, food/water etc).

 

MARCH 2013

SUNDAY MARCH 3

SKI/SNOWSHOE Callahan Valley, Whistler- Meet at St David’s Church in West Vancouver and leave at 8.30 am. We carpool from there. Superb trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at every level of ability. Trail tickets are $22, snowshoe tickets are $14. If there are 10 or more of us in a group (ski or snowshoe) we get a 15% reduction. Or tickets can be purchased online, no HST.

Contact and leader: Sandra Farenholtz 1 604 855 3310

SUNDAY MARCH 10

SNOWSHOE Hollyburn Snowshoe Trails. Come and explore these intriguing trails. You can stop at Hollyburn Lodge for a hot drink, food or even a beer. Trail tickets are $10, $8 for seniors. Meet at the ticket office at 10 am.

Contact and leader: Jim Pearson 604 946 5497

CYCLE East Richmond/New Westminster -Meet at Richmond Nature Park at 10.00am to cycle through the farm lands of East Richmond and the middle arm of the Fraser River. Bring a picnic lunch to eat on the banks of the North Fraser River. The distance is 25/30 kms, no elevation gain except over the highway. There is one busy section along Westminster Hwy and about 4.5kms of packed gravel.Call by Friday if you plan to participate Leader: Judith Pilley 604-255-6836

SUNDAY MARCH 17

SKI/SNOWSHOE Cheakamus Lake, Whistler – Meet at St David’s Church in West Vancouver and leave at 8.30 am. We carpool from there. The lake is 3 km inside the western boundary of Garibaldi Provincial Park. The trail continues along the northern shore with views across the lake to the McBride Range and glaciers in the park. Contact and leader: Jim Pearson 604 946 5497

FRIDAY MARCH 22

SOCIAL Slide Show Last year Pathfinders Ann and Dick, Jan and Rick and Carole travelled to Tanzania for a Ramblers trip titled “From the Serengeti to Zanzibar”. Spend an evening with them as they show photos and reminisce about the people, the landscape and the wildlife. Seating is limited so call Ann and Dick early to ensure a spot. Bring your own drinks and nibbles to share. Contact : Ann and Dick Reiner 604- 448 -9036

SUNDAY MARCH 24

SNOWSHOE Fat Dog Mountain, Manning Park – We will leave Tim Horton’s at the Whatcom Road exit on Highway # 1 at 8.30 am. We will carpool from there. This is a fairly challenging climb of about 800 metres. Distance 14 km round trip

Contact and leader: Doug Farenholtz 1- 604-855-3310

CYCLE Queen Elizabeth Park to UBC - A loop ride from Queen Elizabeth park to UBC, about 22 km. (can be made longer if participants wish) Call leader for exact meeting spot. Leader: Carol Jacques 604-526-6966

SUNDAY MARCH 31

SNOWSHOE Needle Peak, Coquihalla – We will leave Tim Horton’s at the Whatcom Road exit on Highway #1 at 8.30 am. We will carpool from there. A steep climb through trees at the beginning is followed by an undulating ridge with superb views.

Contact and leader: Tony Keen 604 -734-9391

APRIL 2013

FRIDAY APRIL 5

SOCIAL Last Chance- Bowling at the Ridge! - The Ridge is closing shortly after our visit. This will be the last opportunity to have a fun evening at the Ridge bowling. We have reserved 4 lanes (24 people) from 7:30 onwards for Pathfinders. Arrive early to form your teams and rent your shoes. Cost is $2:50 for shoe rental and $10:25 for two games for seniors. Not bad for two hours or fun, activity and entertainment. Beer wine and pops are available for purchase and simple refreshments e.g. hot dogs, nachos, chips plus foods from vending machines. Call Judith and Syd to reserve your spot.

Leader: Judith Pilley 604 -255 -6836

SUNDAY APRIL 7

SNOWSHOE Calcheak to Brandywine Falls, Whistler – We will leave St David’s Church at 8.30 am and carpool from there. This is an easy trail, suitable for everyone.

Contact and leader: Aileen Stalker 604 -734- 9391

CYCLE We’ll ride Richmond dyke loop, with fish and chips in Steveston. Meet at Dick and Ann’s, #2-6360 Lynas Lane. Lots of parking on the street.

Leaders: Ann & Dick Reiner 604-448-9036

SUNDAY APRIL 14

SNOWSHOE Mount Zoa, Coquihalla – We will leave Tim Horton’s at the Whatcom Rd exit on Highway #1 at 8.30 am. We will carpool from there. This is a fairly challenging climb of about 850 metres and a round trip of 10 km.

Contact and leaders: Doug and Sandra Farenholtz 1 604 855 3310

SUNDAY APRIL 21

CYCLE PLANETARIUM - We will meet at the Planetarium, Vanier Park, at 10:00am. We cycle east under Burrard bridge, on a cycle path, and bypass Granville Island. Staying on the Seaside Bicycle Route we pass . the Olympic Village and Science World, then along the shore right to Stanley Park. We follow the Seawall cycle path going counter clockwise around Stanley Park, back to the Seaside Bicycle Route and across Burrard St. Bridge, which takes us back to the Planetarium. The distance is about 25K. The Planetarium now has pay parking but there is on street parking close by, just look out for 'residents only' parking. Lunches are optional as we will be in the West End but if it is a nice day, lunch in Stanley Park would be good.  

Leaders: Margaret & John 604-222-0779

SNOWSHOE Hollyburn Mountain – Meet at the snowshoe/cross-country ticket office at 10 am, but do not buy tickets. We will not need them. This is a fairly steep climb to begin with, then up to the top of the mountain for lunch. We may be able to bum-ski some of the way down.

Contact and leader: Larry Burton 604 277 6951

SUNDAY APRIL 28

HIKE Campbell Valley Park – Meet at 10 am. Enter at 204^th St and 8^th Ave and park at first parking lot on left. If we circumnavigate the park on the Shaggy Mane trail, distance is 11 km, but shorter options are available. This is an easy hike in gently rolling countryside. Horses have right of way!

Contact and leader: Sue Penfold 604 943 6822

MAY 2013

SUNDAY MAY 5

HIKE Minnekhada Regional Park – Meet in the parking lot at 10 am. This former estate northwest of Port Coquitlam has a variety of trails including a miniature mountain and a viewing pavilion with a wide outlook over the Pitt River valley.

Contact and leader: Alan Toon 604 263 6268

 CYCLE Fort Langley - This is an approximate 35km. cycle which is flat except for a couple of gentle hills. We will meet at the Derby Reach Regional Park at 10.00am. Bring a picnic lunch for a stop by the river at Glen Valley Park. Return to Fort Langley for ice cream. Contact leader by Friday if you plan to attend. Leader: Sharon Annesley 604-214-9461

FRIDAY MAY 10

SOCIAL POT LUCK DINNER It’s time to get together to do what we do best, meet, chat and eat. Jack and Muriel have volunteered to host this so call them to reserve your spot and arrange your contribution to the menu.

Hosts.  Muriel Groves and Jack Cridland.  (604) 263-7346

SUNDAY MAY 12

HIKE Smoke Bluffs Park, Squamish – Meet in the coffee shop of the Adventure Centre in Squamish. When you get to the traffic signal at the entrance to Squamish, turn right and park in the large open space on the right opposite the adventure centre. The hike is about 13 km, and an easy grade except for some steeper pieces during a 20 minute ascent to the lunch spot and view. Call leader for meet times.

Contact and leader: Alan Toon 604 263 6268

SUNDAY MAY 19

HIKE Lakeview Trail, Buntzen Lake – This jewel of a lake was called “Lake Beautiful” until it was renamed for a power company official. Meet at south end of the third (west) parking lot at 10 am. We will cross a floating bridge to the west side of the lake, and then follow an undulating trail to the end of the lake. We can return by a lower trail on the same side or by the east side of the lake.

Contact and leader: Larry Burton 604 -277- 6951

CYCLE Point Roberts.  Easy Bike Ride around the perimeter roads of Point Roberts with lunch at Light House Marine Park.
Bring Passport. Meet at Diefenbaker Park, 5579 First Street, Tswwassen at 10:00 AMLeader: David Parsk 604-929-1257

SUNDAY MAY 26

ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC Deas Island Park – We can exercise in the morning and eat and socialise in the afternoon. The club will provide food and we’ll be asking for volunteers to help put the barbecue together. Call by May 21 so that we know how many to cater for. New feature this year: Hat competition!! Yes, at lunch time we (both women and men) swap our biking helmets or hiking hats for something wild and crazy – and the social committee will have judges on hand to name the most avant-garde hat.  

Contact: Alan Toon 604 -263 -6268

WALK Deas Island Park – a walk from the picnic site, leaving at 10 am. Contact and leader: t.b.a  

CYCLE - Meet at the picnic site ( west end) at 10.00am. This 25km cycle is on paved secondary roads, safely crossing Highway 99 and down 64^th towards the dyke, cutting off on 34B and returning to the Park in time for lunch. Contact leader by Friday if you will cycle that day. 

Leader: Isla Steele 604-273-1487