MARCH, APRIL, MAY 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.

PICNIC:  Sunday May 25th  Deas Island.

ADVANCE NOTICE – CAMPING AND HIKINGWe have booked a group camp site at Swift Creek campsite (South side of Mt. Baker) for 5 nights arriving Sunday August 10, 2014 and leaving on Friday August 15. Cost per night for the site is US$75.00 and as we already have 8 people planning on going this will be a very cheap holiday. You can bring your RV, campervan or tent.
If you have not hiked the area south of Mt. Baker you are in for a treat as it is very different from the north.
If you are thinking of coming with us please contact me for further information. 

Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310

MARCH 2014

SUNDAY MARCH 2

SNOWSHOE LIGHTNING LAKES, MANNING PARK. An easy snowshoe around these lakes. Meet at Tim Horton’s, Whatcom Rd, Abbotsford at 8.30 am to arrange carpooling. Call Cliff by Friday night.

Contact and Leader: Cliff Kelsey 604 941 2957

SUNDAY MARCH 9

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. Call Sue by Friday night.

Contact and leader: Sue Penfold 604 943 6822

FRIDAY MARCH 14 SOCIAL POTLUCK SUPPER AND GAMES NIGHT 5:30 ONWARDS Tonight is an opportunity to do what we do so well, mix and share our favourite dishes but also to bring back our games night. We plan an early start to the evening for those of us who like to retire early, and don’t like driving in the dark. The bold and brave can stay later and play a few of those games of yore. Remember the Mexican Train Game and Uno? The more serious could have a bridge table! Call your hosts to confirm you attendance and dinner contribution. 

 Hosts: Syd and Judith Pilley 604 255 6836

SUNDAY MARCH 16

SKI/SNOWSHOE CHEAKAMUS LAKE SUMMER TRAIL, 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. Call Cliff by Friday night.

Contact and leader: Jim Pearson 604 946 5497

SUNDAY MARCH 16 CYCLE     CANADA LINE BRIDGE TO IONA BEACH This is an easy ride, approximately 25 km round trip.  Meet either at 10:00 am at the North end of the Canada Line Bridge (foot of Cambie in Vancouver) or at 10:20 at the South end of the Bridge (on River Road in Richmond).  The route follows along the North side of the Airport to Iona Beach Park where we will have lunch.  Call by Friday evening to confirm.

Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257

SUNDAY MARCH 23

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. Call by Friday night.

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

SUNDAY MARCH 30

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. Call by Friday night.

Contact and leader: Tony Keen 604 734 9391

APRIL 2014

SUNDAY APRIL 6

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. Call by Friday night.

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

SUNDAY APRIL 13

SNOWSHOE BLACK MOUNTAIN, CYPRESS BOWL. A local favourite, and splendid workout. Meet near downhill ski ticket office at 9.30 am. Obtain a free ticket showing you are going into the backcountry. We will head up to Cabin Lake and maybe Eagle Bluffs if conditions are favourable. Call by Friday night.

Contact and leader: Sue Penfold 604 943 6822

SUNDAY APRIL 13 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 APRIL 20

No trip planned for Easter long weekend. Call around if interested.

FRIDAY APRIL 25 SOCIAL SLIDE SHOW at Dick and Ann Reiner’s. Not another Ramblers trip!! Oh no!! Oh yes! Dick and Ann went on a Ramblers “Cruise and Walk” to sites along the Baltic (including St Petersburg) and followed it up with a visit to the Rhine Valley in Germany. Spend an evening with them as they show photos and reminisce about their adventures there. 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 APRIL 27 HIKE JUG ISLAND/ BURNS POINT. An old Pathfinder favourite, not done for several years. Meet in parking lot at Belcarra Regional Park. Both hikes through rolling country with many viewpoints leave from this area, you can chose to do one or both. Round trips: Jug Island beach 5.5 km, Burns Point 5.2 km. Call Larry by Friday night for time.

Contact and Leader: Larry Burton 604 277 6951

SUNDAY APRIL 27 CYCLE RICHMOND LOOP We’ll ride the Richmond dyke loop, with fish and chips in Steveston. Meet at Ann and Dick's, #2-6360 Lynas Lane at 10:00 am. Lots of parking on the street. 

Leaders: Ann and Dick Reiner 604-448-9036

MAY 2014

SUNDAY MAY 4

HIKE UBC RESEARCH FOREST – Hike through rolling country and pass 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 leaders by Friday night.

Contact and Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604 734 9391

SUNDAY MAY 11

HIKE BROHM LAKE (NEAR SQUAMISH) – Trails around picturesque Brohm Lake intersect with Brohm Lake Interpretive Forest Trails so there are a variety of possibilities. Distance negotiable. Elevation gain minor. Call Sandra by Friday night for parking instructions and time.

Contact and Leader: Sandra Fahrenholz 1 604 855 3310

SUNDAY May 11 CYCLE     BURNABY-NEW WESTMINSTER LOOP The ride starts in Central Park and heads down Central Valley Greenway to Hume Park and New Westminster Quay.  There could be a shorter option for the return trip. Approximately 25 km round trip. Bring lunch. Meet at the parking lot on the West side of Central Park, Boundary and 46th Avenue, at 10:00 am.  Call the leader by Friday. 

Leader:  Carole Jacques 604-526-6966

SUNDAY MAY 18

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 viewpoints with a wide outlook over the Pitt River valley. Call Alan by Friday night.

Contact and leader: Alan Toon 604 263 6268

SUNDAY MAY 25 ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC Deas Island Park – We can exercise in the morning and eat and socialize in the afternoon. This year we thought that we would do a potluck, with everyone contributing to the buffet. Let us know if you are coming and to let us know what you will bring: 

Contact: Alan Toon 604 -263 -6268 

A great hit from last 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.

WALK LADNER CENTENNIAL TRAIL – a walk from the picnic site, leaving at 10 am. Contact and leader: Sue Penfold 604 943 6822

CYCLE Meet at the picnic site at 10:00 am.  This 20 km ride is on paved secondary roads and dykes (some gravel) crossing Highway 99 and down 64th to the dyke, cutting off on 34B and returning to the Park in time for lunch.  Contact leader by Friday if you will be cycling. Leader:  Sharon Annesley  604-214-9461