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 31st
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.
