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
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 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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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 !
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
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
