DECEMBER 2014, JANUARY, FEBRUARY 2015

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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.
  
  

See the Advanced Notice at the end of the blog for more winter fun.

DECEMBER 2014

SUNDAY DECEMBER 7
WALK 
MINNEKHADA PARK. Let’s start the holiday season with a walk around the park (approx. 6.5 km) followed by a visit to the lodge which will be decorated for Christmas. Please bring your lunch with you. Meet at the parking area at the end of Quarry Road at 10.00
Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951

SATURDAY DECEMBER 13TH
SOCIAL 
CHRISTMAS WREATH DECORATING AND POTLUCK SUPPER 5:00pm. Last year we made beautiful Christmas flower arrangements. This year get into the Christmas spirit while decorating a Christmas wreath with baubles and ribbons alongside your potluck companions. We can purchase your cedar covered wreath/s for you at a cost of $10 each. You provide your own decorations from your Christmas stash, alternatively lots of decorations are available at a Dollar Store or Michaels. Bring a dish to share for our potluck supper. Call Canby to reserve your spot, order your wreath/s and let her know your potluck contribution.

Hosts: Canby Martin and Arne Ulmer. 604 731 8420

SUNDAY DECEMBER 14
SKI / SNOWSHOE 
MANNING PARK. Hopefully there will be enough snow that tracks will have been set up at Manning or those that prefer to snowshoe can find their own trail. Meet at Tim Horton’s (Whatcom Road, Abbotsford) ready to leave at 8.30
Leader: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310
OR
WALK 
BLUE HERON SANCTUARY (CHILLIWACK AREA) Spend some time out the sanctuary looking at the exhibits followed by a walk through the trails and maybe out onto the Vedder river. There are also many local artisans in this area who are open for the holiday season. Contact: Sandra Farenholtz for more information 1-604-855-3310
Leader: to the announced


SUNDAY DECEMBER 21
SNOWSHOE
BLACK MOUNTAIN (NORTH SHORE) With Christmas fast approaching let’s have a shorter snow shoe on the North Shore. Most of you will have done this trip before and know that it starts out with a steep climb up to Cabin Lake where you can then make the decision as to whether to carry on out towards Eagle Bluffs. Meet at Cypress downhill ski parking lot at 9.00
Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951


SUNDAY DECEMBER 28
SKI / SNOWSHOE 
HOLLYBURN MOUNTAIN. Time to burn off some of the Christmas dinner. A trip to the local mountains to either ski or snow shoe and perhaps visit the lodge after for a little refreshment. Call leader for time and place to meet.
Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951


WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31
SOCIAL 
NEW YEARS EVE POT LUCK DINNER 8:00pm onwards. Bring in the New Year in style with your Pathfinder friends. This is a popular late dinner evening. It’s your excuse to nap/siesta in the afternoon. Call your host, who will be BBQing a baron of beef, to reserve your place and advise of your dinner contribution.
Hosts: Syd and Judith Pilley. 604 255 6836

JANUARY 2015

SUNDAY JANUARY 4
SNOWSHOE 
DOG MOUNTAIN Start the New Year with a local trip on Mt. Seymour. For those of you who have never been on snow shoes before and would like to try then let us encourage you to join us on this easy trip. You can either rent snowshoes at Mt. Seymour or to save time at MEC. Some of us have an extra pair that you might be able to borrow. Contact the leader for time and place.
Leader: Aileen Stalker 604-734-9391


TUESDAY JANUARY 6
SKI / SNOWSHOE 
CALLAGHAN (WHISTLER) Trips to the Callaghan Valley will be mid week as senior’s receive a 50% discount. Meet at St. David’s church (Upper levels Hwy) ready to leave at 8.30.
Leader: Jim Pearson 604-946-5497

SUNDAY JANUARY 11
SNOWSHOE 
HOLLYBURN MOUNTAIN This trip will lead you in and around some of the original cabins built on Hollyburn mountain and out to pretty Blue Genetian Lake in time for lunch. Phone leader for meeting time and place.
Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951


SUNDAY JANUARY 18
SNOWSHOE (NEW) 
MANNING PARK POLAND LAKE Sunday's trip to snowshoe above the Sea to Sky gondola has been postponed due to low snow conditions. Instead we are heading to Manning Park where hopefully we will ride the orange chair up the alpine slopes and then be able to walk into Poland Lake. It is a gradual walk down to the lake and then of course followed by a gradual walk back up, followed by walking down the side of the downhill area. Round trip is approx 12 km. There is a charge of $5 to ride the chair up.

Leader: Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310


THURSDAY JANUARY 22 
SKI / SNOWSHOE 
CALLAGHAN (WHISTLER) Meet at St. David’s Church (Upper Levels Hwy) ready to leave at 8.30. For those of you interested in staying overnight in Whistler and skiing a second day please contact Sandra Farenholtz (1-604-855-3319)
Leader: Jim Pearson 604-946-5497


FRIDAY JANUARY 23rd
SOCIAL 
WACKY TACKY PARTY. 7:30 pm This is the most popular social event of the year, an evening of hilarity and mirth. Come and give those face muscles some exercise as you laugh the night away. Recycle those tacky gifts you’ve been hanging onto, or received last year, dress them up elaborately to tempt and/or deceive your fellow club members. Bring your own beverage and some nibbles to share.
Hosts: Ellie and Tom Reiner. 604-274-7148


SUNDAY JANUARY 25
SNOWSHOE 
MT. SEYMOUR Get out your plastic bags as well as the snowshoes and get ready for a fun ride back down after following Sue up the hill on Seymour. This trip always seems to be popular. Contact the leader for time and meeting place.
Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822

FEBRUARY 2015

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1
SKI / SNOWSHOE 
MANNING PARK Time to go back to Manning Park. For those of you who want to ski please join Doug & myself and for those with snow shoes – well let’s just see where you want to go. Meet at Tim Horton’s (Whatcom Road, Abbotsford) ready to leave at 8.30
Leader: Jim Pearson 604.946.5497


TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3
SKI / SNOWSHOE 
CALLAGHAN VALLEY (WHISTLER) Meet at St. David’s Church (Upper levels Hwy) ready to leave at 8.30.
Leader: Jim Pearson 604-946-5497


SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8
SNOWSHOE 
FUNCTION JUNCTION LOOP OR LOGGERS LAKE LOOP Aileen will lead you on a snowshoe trip in the Whistler area. Please call to find out where she is going and what time and place to meet. 
Leader: Aileen Stalker: 604-734-9391

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15
SKI / SNOWSHOE 
KETTLE VALLEY (COQUIHALLA) If there is enough snow this is an easy trip following the old Kettle Valley railway in the lower section of the Coquihalla up towards Portia station. Meet Tim Horton’s, (Whatcom Road) Abbotsford ready to leave at 8.30.
Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310


THURSDAY FEBRUARY 19
SKI / SNOWSHOE 
CALLAGHAN VALLEY (WHISTLER) Please see January 22nd for meeting place and time and if anyone is interested in staying overnight and skiing a second day please contact Sandra Farenholtz (1-604-855-3310)
Leader: Jim Pearson 604-946-5497

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20
SOCIAL 
SLIDE SHOW- 7.30 pm A Cuban Adventure. Share memories of a wild and crazy trip with Dick and Ann. BYOB and nibblies.
Hosts- Dick and Ann Reiner 604-448-9036 


SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22
SNOWSHOE 
MANNING PARK (MONUMENT 78) A lovely fairly easy trail through the valley heading south towards the US border. A good place to see a variety of animal tracks. Meet Tim Horton’s (Whatcom Road) Abbotsford ready to leave at 8.30.
Leader: Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310

Please note that trips may well change depending on the snow conditions

Advanced Notice

Pathfinders Nickel Plate Trip

We are planing a trip to Nickel Plate (Apex Mountain) driving up on Monday March 2nd (and stopping to ski or snowshoe at China Ridge, Princeton en route)  returning Friday March 6th. Apex Mountain resort has a variety of accommodation from hostels, hotel rooms to condos and at this time of year they offer a stay for 4 nights and pay for 3. You can choose to downhill ski at Apex or drive a few km to Nickel Plate and cross country ski or snowshoe. You will be responsible for booking your own accommodation depending on your budget. Let me know if you would like to join the party and I can help with accommodation suggestions (check out Apex Mountain accommodation) and let you know who else has decided to come”

Sandra Farenholtz
1.604.855.3310






We are joining the Swiss Outdoor Club for their annual frolic in the snow at Sunpeaks.  Here is their announcement.

Advanced Notice.

Ski Week in Sun Peaks

Sunday, March 22 to Friday, March 27, 2015. 

Again (  for the 13th time ! ) we’ll head  for a fun and sport filled week to Sun Peaks, near Kamloops, in the week of Sunday, March 22 to Friday, March 27, 2015. You can tailor your participation to your needs from one day to six  days or longer , as you like. Sun Peaks offers good downhill skiing  opportunities ,  large areas for easy  snow shoeing and cross country skiing, and of course for shopping  and culinary adventures in the many restaurants.  http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/

For this year we invited the Pathfinders ( a Vancouver Hiking Club ) to join us; some  of their members already indicated an interest for snow shoeing and cross country skiing.

The more, the merrier !  Please reserve as soon as possible to secure your deals.  See you in Sun Peaks !

Cahilty Lodge made us a very generous offer: 

Hotel Room rates ( $ / night ) :

Studio: $106
Lodge: $119
Studio Kitchenette:$128
Loft Kitchenette/Deluxe Studio:$137
Deluxe Loft/Grand Studio:$146
Family Suite:$182
One Bedroom Suite: $201
Two Bedroom Suite: $237

These room rates would be subject to 15% taxes.

Room layouts and facilities  are given in the pdf attachment.

Ski Passes

4 day Ski Pass for Seniors – $ 192.00 (4 for 3)  + 5% tax
4 day Ski Pass for Adults – $  240.00 (4 for 3)  + 5% tax

Yes, this would mean you would pay for 3 days skiing and get the 4th day free. If you were to add 2 extra days for  a total of 6 days skiing,  you could do so for $314 for the Senior and $396 for the Adult; a good deal indeed !

Reservation

Please reserve as soon as possible.  Cahilty Lodge  has  set up a reservation block; the code is SC322 and the name on the block is Swiss Outdoors Club. Members can call in anytime to make their reservations. They can call toll free 1-800-244-8424 or 250-578-7454.  Ask for Cary Hodgson or Calvin Doyle.

Address:

Cary Hodgson
Sales Manager/Group & Tour
Nancy Greene's Cahilty Lodge
3220 Village Way
Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0
sales@cahiltylodge.com
www.cahiltylodge.comHotel Phone # 1-250-578-7454/1-800-244-8424
Direct Phone # 1-250-578-6201
Fax # 1-250-578-7451

SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER 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.
  
  
  
  
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    SEPTEMBER 2014.

    
    

    
    

    SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7 

    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 evening. 

    Leader: Peter Phillips; 604-732-4234

    
    

    SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7 

     CYCLE EAST RICHMOND/NEW WESTMINSTER Meet at Richmond Nature Park at 10.00 am 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 4.5 km of packed gravel.  Call by Friday if you plan to participate.                       

    Leader: Judith Pilley (604) 255-6836

    
    

    WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10 

     SQUAMISH GONDOLA  AND HIKE. This is a special Wednesday/Sunday combination. Cost for seniors is $29.95 for on line purchase; pay at the booth is $32.95. If we can get 15 people then we get a group rate, but this requires a single payment 48 hours in advance for the entire group. Meet at Porteau Cove picnic area at 8.30 am for a picnic breakfast. Maybe bacon, eggs and pancakes if you want to cook (cooks may want to get there about 8.15am to get things going). You are responsible for your own breakfast. We would plan to be at the Gondola by 10.00am. At the top, the hikes can be any length, from 2km to 10km. This is weather dependant. Contact the leader by Sunday evening for details and to organize car pools and dining arrangements.

    Leader: Alan Toon; 604-263-6268

    
    

    
    

    SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14

    HIKE WEDGEMOUNT LAKE (Whistler). A hike which we have not done for a long time.This is the most northern of the accesses to Garibaldi Park and takes you to a spectacular lake fed by glaciers. The round trip is 14km, elevation gain is 1160m (16.6%); the high point is 1920m. Estimated time is 8hrs. Meet at St. Davids church at 8.00am. Call by Friday evening. 

    Leader: Tony Keen; 604-734-9391

    
    

    SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 

     HIKE MT FROSTY, LARCH TREE MEADOW (Manning Park). The Pathfinders have not done this hike for a few years. A good fall hike. The trail rises in a series of switchbacks for about 7km to the Larch forest in the meadows, just past the Frosty Creek Camp. If the weather is good, you may want to proceed further, maybe even to the top. The round trip to the larches is 14km; to the top about 22km. A hike to the top is 7-8 hours. Meet at Tim Hortons, Whatcom Road at 8.00am (a long drive and hike). Call by Friday evening. 

    Leaders: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz, 604-855-3310.

    
    

    SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21
    CYCLE Blaine to Semiamhoo Meet at Peace Arch Border at 9.30am. (Canadian side). Bring Passport, travel insurance and a lunch. Cycle along Peace Portal Drive into Blaine WA after clearing customs. Rick will meet us at Peace Portal/Marine Drive traffic circle (about 1/2km over the border. Mostly flat and paved, approx. 33kms. Lunch will be a picnic at Birch Bay State Park. Call by Friday for additional details and confirmationLeader: Rick Krouskop 1-360-603-4008 or email: rick@krouskop.net

    
    

    SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27^TH 

     SOCIAL Guided Nature/bird walk around the Hastings Park Sanctuary followed by lunch at the Moulin Rouge. The Sanctuary is a hidden gem in East Vancouver’ s Hastings Park. At least 150 bird species have been identified in this urban wilderness since it was restored in 1997. Meet at the west entrance to the sanctuary directly east of Pandora Street off of Renfrew St at 9:00am. We will be led by ornithologist Istvan Orosi. The tour will last approximately 2 hours. Bring your cameras and binoculars and a good appetite for lunch /brunch at the Moulin |Rouge where no dish is over $10 (a short distance from the Sanctuary on Hastings St.) 

     Contact: Judith Pilley for more details. 604 255 6836

    
    

    SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28 

     HIKE JOFFRE LAKES (Pemberton/Duffey Lake). An old favourite but not done by the Pathfinders for several years. The trail leads you up past three beautiful lakes to the wild terrain beneath the Matier Glacier. Round trip, 11km; elevation gain 350m; high point 1600m. Time 6-7 hours. Leave St. David’s church at 7.30 am. Call by Friday evening. 

    Leader: Aileen Stalker; 604-734-9391.

    
    

    
    

    
    

    OCTOBER 2014

    
    

    SUNDAY OCTOBER 5 

    HIKE DAMFINO LAKES (Mt. Baker). The trail winds 1.5km through forest to Damfino Lakes. The scenery is particularly beautiful in the fall when blueberry bushes turn the slopes red. Distance 10km round trip; elevation gain 410m. Meet at the Glacier Ranger Station at 9.00am. Call by Friday evening. Bring passport and medical coverage. 

    Leader: Rick Krouskop, 360-305-9928 or rick@krouskop.net

    
    

    SATURDAY OCTOBER 11 (N.B. This is a SATURDAY ride)

    CYCLE STRATHCONA AND CHINATOWN TO LAKEWOOD Meet at 10:00 am at 8th Avenue and Yukon Street in Vancouver. 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

    
    

    
    

    
    

    SUNDAY OCTOBER 12 

     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: TBA

    
    

    SUNDAY OCTOBER 19, 

     HIKE PITT RIVER DYKES (Maple Ridge) Round trip, 9 miles; allow 4 hours. Start at Grant Narrows Park. Call by Friday evening. 

    Leader Cliff Kelsey; 604-941-2957 or new e-mail at cliffk770@gmail.com .

    
    

    SATURDAY OCT0BER 25 

     SOCIAL SLIDE SHOW 7:00pm THE HUNTER/HICKMAN AND PILLEY ADVENTURES IN VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA . Slide shows are always popular so book early to reserve a seat for this travel adventure along the coast of Vietnam, the Mekong River, Ankor Watt in Cambodia and motor biking around the north Vietnamese Highlands. Bring your own beverages, some nibbles, appetizers or deserts to share. Hosts: Margaret Hunter and John Hickman. 604 222 0779

    
    

    SUNDAY OCTOBER 26, 

    HIKE CHEAKAMUS CANYON (Squamish) This hike, a favourite is part of the Sea to Sky trail. Distance 9km return, elevation gain 200m, time 3 hours. Meet at St David’s church (Taylor Way) at 9.30am.

    Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951.

    
    

    
    

    
    

    SUNDAY OCTOBER 26

    CYCLE RICHMOND, CANADA LINE BRIDGE, FRASER FORESHORE. Meet at 10:00 am at Richmond Nature Park to ride over the Canada Line Bridge to Kent Avenue in Vancouver and on to Fraser Foreshore Park for lunch. Mainly low traffic roads except for one small section. Approximately 30 km. Bring lunch. Call by Friday evening if attending.

    Leader: Maggie Doughty (604) 922-7699

    
    

    
    

    
    

    
    

    
    

    
    

    
    

    NOVEMBER 2014

    
    

    SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2,

    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.

    Leader; Tony Keen; 604-734-9391.

    
    

    
    

    SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9, HIKE BUNTZEN LAKE (Port Moody) This is a favourite hike for Larry. Meet in the last parking lot

     of Buntzen Lake at 10.00am. Call before Friday evening. 

    Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951.

    
    

    
    

    FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14^TH 

     SOCIAL INDIAN DINNER AT THE NEW INDIA 7:00pm. Time for a restaurant meal at this popular Indian buffet restaurant at 805 West Broadway (corner of Willow with good underground parking). This is an all you can eat buffet for $16.95. Call your host so that a table can be reserved for us all. 

    Host: Judith Pilley 604 255 6836

    
    

    SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16, 

    HIKE ALICE LAKE PARK – FOUR LAKES TRAIL We start at Alice Lake and soon after begin the ascent of Debeck Hill (300 m.) with good views from the top. Descending the hill we begin to work our way around counterclockwise to Edith, Fawn and Stump lakes. Total distance is 12 km. Meet at St. David’s Church (Taylor Way) 9.00am. Call by Friday evening.

    Leaders: Ann and Dick Reiner (604) 448-9036.

    
    

    SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23 

     HIKE EAGLE BLUFFS (Cypress) Climb from Cypress Bowl to this bluff and enjoy familiar but still breathtaking views to Bowen Island the Georgia Straight and to Vancouver Island. Round Trip 6 km. Time 4 -5 hours. Meet in Cypress Bowl Downhill Ski Parking Lot at 9:30am. Call by Friday evening. 

    Leader: Sue Abzinger 604-872-2429.

    
    

    THURSDAY NOVEMBER 27 

    ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING St Mary's Church Boardroom 560 West 14th Ave Vancouver. Time: 1130-1530. This year it will be a Pizza Pot Luck. The club will provide pizza, you will bring salad and desserts.

    The AGM will feature reports from the activity coordinators followed by election of officers. We need your input! If you want to get involved please call Jim Pearson, (604-946-5497) who is the one man nominations committee for next year's Executive. There will be a slide show by one of your fellow Pathfinders. Details will follow as they are finalized. It is important that you phone to confirm as early as possible.

    Contact : Alan Toon 604-263-6268

    
    

    SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30 

    HIKE CAMPBELL VALLEY PARK. (South Langley) The Shaggy Mane Trail makes a 14km loop around the park’s perimeter, with little elevation gain. Meet at the south parking lot on 8^th Ave at 10.00am. Call by Friday evening. 

    Leader: Janet Finch 604-506-0158.

    
    

JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 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.
  
  

Cyclists Alert - If anyone is interested in cycling the 32km.Lockside Trail from Swartz Bay to Victoria, staying overnight in Victoria, or cycling the Galloping Goose Trail, in June, August or September, please call Patsy. We would be going between Monday and Thursday when the ferry is half price for seniors.
Patsy McConville - 604-734-0162.

JUNE 2014

SUNDAY JUNE 1
HIKE 
UBC RESEARCH FOREST – Hike through rolling country and past numerous lakes to a lookout destination for lunch. Descend through forest to the Alouette River to return. Be prepared for possible wet feet – late snow may last for a long time at the highest elevations. Distance: 15.5 km. Elevation gain: 610 m. Time: 6 hours. Meet at the north end of Silver Valley Road at 9.30 am. Contact leader by Friday night.
Leader: Peter Phillips 604-732-4234

SATURDAY JUNE 7 (N.B. This is a SATURDAY ride)
CYCLE 
VANCOUVER – UBC The ride starts at 10th and Ontario and heads to UBC by way of the Seaside route. Steep hill before reaching UBC. We will have lunch (bring lunch) at UBC Rose Garden. Returning by SW Marine Drive along 37th Ave to Heather at 10th. Distance 25K. Meet at 10th and Ontario @ 10:00 am. Call leader by Thursday night to confirm.
Leader: Patsy McConville 604-734-0162

SUNDAY JUNE 8
HIKE 
EAST CANYON TRAIL GOLDEN EARS/ALOUETTE LAKE
This hike has been on the agenda for quite a while but mudslides and other events have resulted in a no-go for the last few years. It is an easy hike along the lovely Gold River. Although Hector Ferguson Lake could be a goal, any distance along the river is a pleasant expedition. We will meet at 9:00 at the parking lot at the corner of Fern Crescent and 232 Ave.
Leaders: Doug and Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310

FRIDAY JUNE 13
SOCIAL 
FLOWER SKETCHING – VAN DUSEN GARDENS Bring a snack or your lunch and something to sit on in order to study the lovely blossoms. Trudie will bring crayons and sketch books, and people can bring their own materials if they wish. The goal is not to create beautiful drawings, but to have creative fun together. There is a roofed space to seek shelter if it rains and Dick Reiner and Tony Keen will be on hand as artistic advisors. Admission to the gardens is $10.75, or $8.00 for seniors. Meet at the ticket booth at 10.30 am. 
Contact: Trudie Vanderburg 604-263-4174

SUNDAY JUNE 15
HIKE AND KAYAK TO WIDGEON FALLS
This event features cross-training. An hour’s paddle and a 3 km hike will bring you to the upper falls of Widgeon Creek. Then back again and hope your boat is still there on the shore! Sunday's are busier so we will meet about 9:00am Pitt Lake canoe rentals # 604-836-7117 seven days a week year round $55 for day $85 for overnight. (Divide the price by two with your paddling partner.)
Leader: Cliff Kelsey 604-941-2957 

THURSDAY JUNE 19 - MONDAY JUNE 23
KAYAK AND HIKE SALTSPRING
Reservations have been made already for campsites for the people who have indicated interest in this adventure. If you wish to join the group please let Sandra Farenholtz know and make your own reservations for a campsite (or cabin) at Cedar Beach Resort 250-527-2205 1136 Northend Road and for the ferries. Kayaks can be rented on the island.
Co-ordinator: Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310


SUNDAY JUNE 22
HIKE 
THREE CHOP TRAIL ON MOUNT SEYMOUR
This trail gradually ascends to 2500 ft, which hopefully will be snow free by June. The trail ascends from Indian River road to the Deep Cove Lookout. On the way down the Old Buck trail will be taken to get to the Vancouver Lookout and then descend to return by the Baden Powell trail. Total is 13k although there is a shorter option for the way back.
Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822


SUNDAY JUNE 22
CYCLE 
PITT LAKE A scenic ride along dikes and roads with a stop for lunch at Pitt Lake. About 30 km and all flat. Rough in places so probably not suitable for road bikes. Meet at 10:00 am at the parking lot on Harris Road immediately south of the Alouette River Bridge. From Lougheed Highway turn left on Dewdney Trunk Road just east of Pitt River Bridge. Turn left again on Harris Road. Call by Friday night to confirm.
Leader: Maggie Doughty 604-922-7699

SUNDAY JUNE 29
HIKE 
HEMLOCK TRAIL TO PINE AND CEDAR LAKES USA (NEW)
We’ve hiked the Oyster Dome/Bat Caves loop in the southern Chuckanuts previously. This trail meanders along the northern Chuckanut Mountain ridge with expansive views of the San Juans and Mt. Baker. Our walk includes a lunch stop at Pine & Cedar lakes (7 km), then a short loop to return by a parallel route along the mountain ridge. 15 Km Round Trip, 1400 ft (430 m) elevation gain.
 Meet at trailhead at 9:30: Take I-5 Exit 250 and follow Old Fairhaven Parkway / SR 11 west 1.3 miles (2 km) to 12th Street (signal light). Turn Left and follow Chuckanut Drive / SR11 south 1.5 miles (2.5 km) to North Chuckanut Mountain trailhead parking area on the left (just past intersection with Old Samish Rd).

Remember your passport and health insurance.
Leader: Rick Krouskop rick@krouskop.net   360-603-4008 OR 360-305-9928 (cell)

JULY 2014

SATURDAY JULY 5
CYCLE 
POCO TRAIL The Poco Trail is an approximately 30 km ride following unpaved trails along the Pitt River, Hyde Creek and the Coquitlam River. Meet at Colony Farm parking lot which is accessed from Highway 7. Bring lunch. Contact your leader by Friday evening for starting time.
Leader: Cliff Kelsey 604-941-2957 

SUNDAY JULY 6
HIKE 
HOPE LOOKOUT (NEW)
This short steep hike has many rests and a loop trail if you want to opt out early. Climbing on switchbacks you reach a first lookout and then for unimpeded view of Hope, Kawkawa Lake and the Coquihalla and Fraser Rivers from the second lookout. Meet at Whatcom Rd. at 9:00
Leader: Trudy Vanderburg 604-263-4174

SATURDAY JULY 12
SOCIAL 
Bard on the Beach - Midsummer Night’s Dream Matinee- 2 pm
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 there are few matinees for this play . Let Maureen know if you will bring an appetizer, salad or dessert; meat and veggie burgers are provided. Members are welcome to come just for the social event at 6 pm.
Hosts: Pat and Maureen Kinney 604- 263- 4579

SUNDAY JULY 13
HIKE 
CHEAKAMUS CANYON
An easy hike all the way to the end of Cheakamus Canyon and back. Eat lunch while watch the raging river and perhaps the CN Rail train wind its way through the Canyon. Check another piece of the Sea to Sky route off your list. Perhaps go swimming in Starvation Lake. Distance is 12 km round trip. Minimal elevation gain, time 4 hours. Meet at Upper Levels St. David’s Church at 9:00.
Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951

SUNDAY JULY 20
HIKE 
COUGAR MOUNTAIN ANCIENT CEDARS to HANGING LAKE (Whistler area) NEW
A short hike along logging roads and then into the forest to the wonderful Ancient Cedars grove as an initial destination. Then upward on a new tagged trail to a lake high above. On the way back, a diversion is possible to Showh Lake where swimming may be possible.
Distance 6 km. round trip to Ancient Cedars, Elevation 150 metres, time 2 1⁄2 hours added elevation and time to get to lake ? another 2 hours?
Meet at St. Davids at 8:00 for carpooling
Leaders: Tony Keen and Aileen Stalker 604-734-9391


SUNDAY JULY 20
CYCLE 
BOUNDARY BAY, THE SECRET GARDEN AND MAPLE BEACH
Meet at the new Boundary Bay Airport parking lot at 10.00 am. Take Ladner Trunk Road to 72nd Street and turn right. Left turn on Churchill Street and right on Athabaska Street. We will then cycle to Centennial Beach, Tsawwassen and beyond via the dyke. About 30 km round trip. Bring a picnic lunch to eat at the beach. Call by Friday night to confirm.
Leader: Isla Steele 604-273-1487

THURSDAY JULY 24
HIKE 
MACGUIRE PEAK (Chilliwack area) NEW
Depending on if we can get in with a 4 wheel drive the round trip is 8 km and 4 hours, otherwise it will be 12 km and 6 hours. The short steep ascent gives access to stunning views into the US areas of the border peaks including Tomyhoi peak while Canadian views are throughout the Chilliwack Valley.
Meet at Whatcom at 8:30
Leaders: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310

SUNDAY JULY 27
WALK/ BIKE/BBQ SOCIAL 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 you 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. Mountain views are seen at every turn. After dropping off your food, meet at Upper Sumas School playing field at 10.15 am.
Leaders : Ann and Dick Reiner 604-448-9036 

Call both Farenholtzes and Reiners by Friday evening for details and confirmation. 

AUGUST 2014

SATURDAY AUGUST 2 (LONG WEEKEND) 
HIKE 
MOUNT STRACHAN (North Shore)
Views in all directions and possibly flowers (or late snow). Ascend by the Howe Sound Crest trail starting from the Cypress downhill ski parking lot and return the same way or by the ski trail.
Round trip approx. 10 km. Allow 5 hours, elevation gain 538 meters.
Meet at Cypress Mountain downhill ski parking lot at 9:30 am.
SOCIAL After the hike some may want to buy (or bring) a picnic supper to eat while enjoying the West Vancouver Harmony Arts Festival along Ambleside Park and John Lawson Park at the foot of 16th Avenue. See www.harmonyarts.ca – by June they should have the musicians listed but there are also arts and crafts and various booths that are set up for the festival. Non-hikers- just join us for the festival.
Leaders : Ann and Dick Reiner 604-448-9036

SATURDAY AUGUST 2 OR SUNDAY AUGUST 3
CYCLE 
FRASER VALLEY SLOW FOOD CYCLE TOURS
These two self-guided tours are about 25 km each on flat public roadways in the Agassiz area on the Saturday and Chilliwack on the Sunday. Time is flexible between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. The cost is about $20 and includes a map and access to farms where you may buy produce and have it delivered to your car. Call David by Thursday July 31 if you are interested in meeting to do either of these tours.
Contact: David Parsk 604-929-1257

SUNDAY AUGUST 10-15
KAYAK AND HIKE BAKER LAKE USA
Hikes in the South Baker area will be decided upon depending on snow level and enthusiasm of participants. Reservations for a group campground have already been made. Remember to bring your passport and Medical insurance.
Contact : Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310 - if you are coming and for driving directions.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13
SOCIAL 
THEATRE UNDER THE STARS - Legally Blonde. If you didn’t get to the Bard Night this is an opportunity to experience another Vancouver Summer tradition. This blond-tastic musical of 2013 is back by popular demand and a repeat from last year. Legally Blonde is based on the novel by Amanda Brown & the Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer movie. More info is available on TUTS web site. We’ll meet in the park around 7:00pm share finger deserts and buy our tickets on the night (to avoid a rainy night). The show starts at 8:00pm. Alternative date in the case of rain will Aug 15.

Contact - Judith Pilley 604 255 6836 to confirm your participation.

SUNDAY AUGUST 17
CYCLE 
FORT LANGLEY
This is an approximately 35 km cycle ride which is flat except for a couple of gentle hills. We will meet at Derby Reach Regional Park on the North (river) side of Allard Crescent at 10.00 am. Bring a picnic lunch for a stop by the river at Glen Valley Park. Contact leader by Friday if you plan to attend.
Leader: Sharon Annesley 604-214-9461

THURSDAY AUGUST 21
HIKE 
MOUNT OTTOMITE (Coquihalla) NEW
Forever finding new hikes Doug and Sandra led some of the snowshoers on this trail to near the ridge. We will now hike to the ridge and beyond to the base of Mount Zupjok. An easy undulating hike this is a great way to see some of the Coquihalla peaks and valleys without too much exertion. Round trip about 5 1⁄2 hours.
Meet at Whatcom Road at 8:00
Leaders: Doug and Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310

MONDAY August 25-29
HIKE CATHEDRAL LAKES
Spend several days hiking in the high country of Cathedral Lakes Provincial Parks (close to and above
Keremeos in the south Okanogan.) http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/cathedral/#Location Reservations for a campsite and for the truck to take you to the lodge can be made on June 25th. Some may want to stay in the lodge rather than camp. Some may want to have at least one meal at the lodge. Both these luxuries will need to be booked. 1-888-255-4453 or 1-250-226-7560 info@cathedrallakes.ca
Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391

SUNDAY AUGUST 31
HIKE 
BRANDYWINE MEADOWS (Whistler area)
A fairly short steep hike with modest elevation gain to hopefully see some alpine flowers. If it is hot, access to the mountain stream should keep everyone cool. Elevation gain 500 metres Distance 6 km. Time 3 – 4 hours. The Whistler Ironman is July 27th so will not interfere with the hike this year.
Meet at St. David’s church at 8:30 for car-pooling.
Leader : Larry Burton 604-277-6951

SUNDAY AUGUST 31
CYCLE 
LOWER SEYMOUR CONSERVATION RESERVE
This ride is 24 km round trip with some elevation gain. Bring 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 Hatchery and a picnic spot beside the Seymour River. Possible sightings of deer, bear, cougar and other wildlife. Meet at the LSCR parking lot (Rice Lake Gate) at 10.00 am. By Car: Take Hwy 1 to North Vancouver and exit 22B North Lillooet Road to parking. Also accessible by public transit. Call by Friday evening to confirm.
Leader: David Parsk 604 929-1257