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.
MARCH 2015
Note-The ski/snowshoe events described below will evolve into hikes in the same area if there is insufficient snow.
SUNDAY MARCH 1
SKI SNOWSHOE
CHEAKAMUS LAKE (Whistler area) This easy trail on a logging road has gradual incline and minimal elevation gain over its 14 km of length. Call leader for times and meeting place.
CHEAKAMUS LAKE (Whistler area) This easy trail on a logging road has gradual incline and minimal elevation gain over its 14 km of length. Call leader for times and meeting place.
Leader: Jim Pearson 604-946-5497
SUNDAY MARCH 8
SKI SNOWSHOE
MANNING PARK offers the opportunity to either cross-country ski or snowshoe. The Nordic Centre has upgraded their maps and trails close to the Lodge for those who want shorter trails (see their website.) Call leader for times and meeting place.
MANNING PARK offers the opportunity to either cross-country ski or snowshoe. The Nordic Centre has upgraded their maps and trails close to the Lodge for those who want shorter trails (see their website.) Call leader for times and meeting place.
Leader: Jim Pearson 604-946-5497
TUESDAY MARCH 10
SKI SNOWSHOE
WHISTLER OLYMPIC PARK Ski or snowshoe at Callahan. Call leader for car-pooling or staying overnight at the Tyrol Lodge to enjoy an extra day
WHISTLER OLYMPIC PARK Ski or snowshoe at Callahan. Call leader for car-pooling or staying overnight at the Tyrol Lodge to enjoy an extra day
Leader: Trudy Vanderburg 604-263-4174
FRIDAY MARCH 13
SOCIAL
BOWLING at OLD ORCHARD LANES, 4429 Kingsway, Burnaby, - 5 – 7 or 8 p.m. Cost is $3.75 per game ; we will hopefully play at least two games. We could each bring a bag lunch/dinner or go out after. We need to know how many are coming so we know how many lanes to reserve.
Contact : Trudy Vanderburg 604-263-4174, HYPERLINK "mailto:dynamicgardening@telus.net"dynamicgardening@telus.net
SOCIAL
BOWLING at OLD ORCHARD LANES, 4429 Kingsway, Burnaby, - 5 – 7 or 8 p.m. Cost is $3.75 per game ; we will hopefully play at least two games. We could each bring a bag lunch/dinner or go out after. We need to know how many are coming so we know how many lanes to reserve.
Contact : Trudy Vanderburg 604-263-4174, HYPERLINK "mailto:dynamicgardening@telus.net"dynamicgardening@telus.net
SUNDAY MARCH 15
SNOWSHOE
MOUNT HENNING (Coquihalla) This trail leads you into the alpine area to a views of Coquihalla Mountain, Zopkios Ridge and beyond. Elevation gain 550m (circuit ) or 730m to viewpoint and Mount Henning. Meet at Whatcom Road at 8:30
MOUNT HENNING (Coquihalla) This trail leads you into the alpine area to a views of Coquihalla Mountain, Zopkios Ridge and beyond. Elevation gain 550m (circuit ) or 730m to viewpoint and Mount Henning. Meet at Whatcom Road at 8:30
Leader: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 1- 604-855-3310
SUNDAY MARCH 22
SNOWSHOE
CAL-CHEAK FORESTRY CAMPSITE TO BRANDYWINE FALLS (Whistler) This route follows the Sea to Sky summer trail through pleasant forested terrain and has very little elevation gain. We will need two cars to be able to make it a one way trip – although sending two hitch-hikers back to get the cars is an option that has worked well. Meet at St. David’s church at 8:30 for car pooling.
CAL-CHEAK FORESTRY CAMPSITE TO BRANDYWINE FALLS (Whistler) This route follows the Sea to Sky summer trail through pleasant forested terrain and has very little elevation gain. We will need two cars to be able to make it a one way trip – although sending two hitch-hikers back to get the cars is an option that has worked well. Meet at St. David’s church at 8:30 for car pooling.
Leader: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
MARCH 23-27
SUN PEAKS SKI ADVENTURE WITH THE SWISS CLUB
SUN PEAKS SKI ADVENTURE WITH THE SWISS CLUB
Phone Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 1- 604-855-3310 for more details
SUNDAY MARCH 29
SNOWSHOE
WINDY JO (Manning) This trail leaves from close to the Manning Park Lodge and ascends by switchbacks on a forest access road to a viewpoint with an old forest tower. Round trip is 14.2 km but on a the way out it is all downhill! Meet at Whatcom Road at 8:30
WINDY JO (Manning) This trail leaves from close to the Manning Park Lodge and ascends by switchbacks on a forest access road to a viewpoint with an old forest tower. Round trip is 14.2 km but on a the way out it is all downhill! Meet at Whatcom Road at 8:30
Leaders: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310
APRIL 2015
SATURDAY APRIL 4 SATURDAY
CYCLE
BIKE THE BLOSSOMS - VANCOUVER Bike the Blossoms is based on a 25 km bike friendly loop around Vancouver streets that are known for having cherry blossom trees. The route is mostly flat with a hill on Ontario Street. Meet at 10:00 am in the 37th Avenue parking lot of VanDusen Gardens at the intersection of Oak and 37th. Choose whether to bring a lunch or go to a restaurant when we get to Commercial Drive. Call by Friday evening to confirm.
Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257
CYCLE
BIKE THE BLOSSOMS - VANCOUVER Bike the Blossoms is based on a 25 km bike friendly loop around Vancouver streets that are known for having cherry blossom trees. The route is mostly flat with a hill on Ontario Street. Meet at 10:00 am in the 37th Avenue parking lot of VanDusen Gardens at the intersection of Oak and 37th. Choose whether to bring a lunch or go to a restaurant when we get to Commercial Drive. Call by Friday evening to confirm.
Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257
MONDAY APRIL 6 (EASTER MONDAY)
SNOWSHOE
MOUNT SEYMOUR The ice, rain and avalanche danger postponed this trip in January – let’s try it again to the First Peak in spring sunshine. Bring your leftover chocolate Easter eggs to share and something to slide on to speed the return trip. Meet at cafeteria in the parking lot at 9:30
MOUNT SEYMOUR The ice, rain and avalanche danger postponed this trip in January – let’s try it again to the First Peak in spring sunshine. Bring your leftover chocolate Easter eggs to share and something to slide on to speed the return trip. Meet at cafeteria in the parking lot at 9:30
Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822
TUESDAY APRIL 7
SOCIAL – 10 a.m. till 2 p.m.
CREATE A HANGING BASKET, 3520 West 13 Ave. (Trudie’s garage). Cost is $10. p.p. which includes ; soil, pots, plants & pizza for lunch. Mail cheque to Trudie Vanderburg so she can purchase supplies etc.
Contact : Trudy Vanderburg 604-263-4174, HYPERLINK "mailto:dynamicgardening@telus.net"dynamicgardening@telus.net
SOCIAL – 10 a.m. till 2 p.m.
CREATE A HANGING BASKET, 3520 West 13 Ave. (Trudie’s garage). Cost is $10. p.p. which includes ; soil, pots, plants & pizza for lunch. Mail cheque to Trudie Vanderburg so she can purchase supplies etc.
Contact : Trudy Vanderburg 604-263-4174, HYPERLINK "mailto:dynamicgardening@telus.net"dynamicgardening@telus.net
SUNDAY APRIL 12
SNOWSHOE
MOUNT OTTOMITE (Coquihalla) A gentle wandering ascent on an old logging road to the forested summit of Mount Ottomite and then on to the meadows. 8 km round trip with 288 elevation gain. Meet at Whatcom Road at 8:30
MOUNT OTTOMITE (Coquihalla) A gentle wandering ascent on an old logging road to the forested summit of Mount Ottomite and then on to the meadows. 8 km round trip with 288 elevation gain. Meet at Whatcom Road at 8:30
Leaders: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 604-855-3310
TUESDAY APRIL 14 or earlier
CYCLE
SKAGIT VALLEY TULIP FESTIVAL We are proposing a one or two night visit to tour the tulip fields that lie between La Conner and Burlington in Washington State. The trip nominally starts April 14, but as the spring seems to be quite warm, we may have to go earlier to catch the blooms. We will stay overnight in a local hotel for one or two nights. More information on the festival and hotels are available at HYPERLINK "http://www.tulipfestival.org" http://www.tulipfestival.org . Several people have already booked in the Planters Inn, but they have no more two-bed rooms available.
Please contact Ian for details by the end of March, if you are interested..
Leader: Ian Cumming 604-221-1114 or HYPERLINK "mailto:ianc@ece.ubc.ca" ianc@ece.ubc.ca
CYCLE
SKAGIT VALLEY TULIP FESTIVAL We are proposing a one or two night visit to tour the tulip fields that lie between La Conner and Burlington in Washington State. The trip nominally starts April 14, but as the spring seems to be quite warm, we may have to go earlier to catch the blooms. We will stay overnight in a local hotel for one or two nights. More information on the festival and hotels are available at HYPERLINK "http://www.tulipfestival.org" http://www.tulipfestival.org . Several people have already booked in the Planters Inn, but they have no more two-bed rooms available.
Please contact Ian for details by the end of March, if you are interested..
Leader: Ian Cumming 604-221-1114 or HYPERLINK "mailto:ianc@ece.ubc.ca" ianc@ece.ubc.ca
SATURDAY APRIL 18
SNOWSHOE
ANCIENT CEDARS (Whistler) A short hike along logging roads (or the new summer trail) and then into the forest to the wonderful Ancient Cedars Grove as a destination. Distance round trip 6 km., Elevation 150 metres. Meet at St. David’s Church at 8:30 for car pooling.
ANCIENT CEDARS (Whistler) A short hike along logging roads (or the new summer trail) and then into the forest to the wonderful Ancient Cedars Grove as a destination. Distance round trip 6 km., Elevation 150 metres. Meet at St. David’s Church at 8:30 for car pooling.
Leader: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
SUNDAY APRIL 26
HIKE
NORVAN FALLS (North Shore) A familiar spring hike led by familiar leaders. This trail starts along the Lynn creek and passes some historic relics of the logging days can be done as a loop trail with return on the east trail or lengthened by going to Norvan Falls. Distance: 18 km round trip to Norvan Falls Elevation gain: 230 m. Meet at parking lot of Headwaters Park at 9:30.
NORVAN FALLS (North Shore) A familiar spring hike led by familiar leaders. This trail starts along the Lynn creek and passes some historic relics of the logging days can be done as a loop trail with return on the east trail or lengthened by going to Norvan Falls. Distance: 18 km round trip to Norvan Falls Elevation gain: 230 m. Meet at parking lot of Headwaters Park at 9:30.
Leaders: Ann and Dick Reiner 604-448-9036
SUNDAY APRIL 26
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
MAY 2015
SUNDAY MAY 3
HIKE
CAMPBELL VALLEY PARK (White Rock) Walk the rolling hills of this regional park and enjoy the spring blossoms and colours. 11 km round trip. Minimal elevation gain. Meet at parking lot off 16th Avenue between 200 and 208th Streets in Langley at 10:00.
CAMPBELL VALLEY PARK (White Rock) Walk the rolling hills of this regional park and enjoy the spring blossoms and colours. 11 km round trip. Minimal elevation gain. Meet at parking lot off 16th Avenue between 200 and 208th Streets in Langley at 10:00.
Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822
FRIDAY MAY 8 (N.B. This is a Friday ride) CYCLE
FALSE CREEK/STANLEY PARK Let’s beat the crowds by cycling this popular route on a weekday. Meet at the Western-most parking lot at Spanish Banks at 10:00 am. Bring lunch. Call by Thursday evening if you plan to join us. Leader: Maggie Doughty 604-922-7699
FALSE CREEK/STANLEY PARK Let’s beat the crowds by cycling this popular route on a weekday. Meet at the Western-most parking lot at Spanish Banks at 10:00 am. Bring lunch. Call by Thursday evening if you plan to join us. Leader: Maggie Doughty 604-922-7699
SUNDAY MAY 10
WALK
A PORTION OF THE HSB TO USA One of the many trips the Wednesday walkers complete, this trip will take you through Lighthouse Park and give many views of the ocean. Call leader for start area, distance and time.
A PORTION OF THE HSB TO USA One of the many trips the Wednesday walkers complete, this trip will take you through Lighthouse Park and give many views of the ocean. Call leader for start area, distance and time.
Leader: Alan Toon 604-604-263-6268
SUNDAY MAY 17 (Long Weekend) HIKE
STAWAMUS CHIEF: SOUTH SUMMIT It’s been a while since we did this iconic hike, best done before the summer crowds descend. The trail is steep in places, but there are great views from the top. Distance is 7 km., elevation gain 500 m. Meet at St. David’s Church at 8:30 for car pooling.
Leaders: Ann and Dick Reiner 604-448-9036
STAWAMUS CHIEF: SOUTH SUMMIT It’s been a while since we did this iconic hike, best done before the summer crowds descend. The trail is steep in places, but there are great views from the top. Distance is 7 km., elevation gain 500 m. Meet at St. David’s Church at 8:30 for car pooling.
Leaders: Ann and Dick Reiner 604-448-9036
SUNDAY MAY 24
ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC
DEAS ISLAND REGIONAL PARK- We can exercise in the morning and eat and socialize in the afternoon. Lunch will be potluck, with everyone contributing to the buffet. Consider bringing croquet, bocci or other games that you may have. The hat competition will take place if enough people want it. Let Alan know if you are coming, what food you will bring, and whether you will join the walkers or the bikers.
WALK – LADNER CENTENNIAL TRAIL Meet at picnic site at 10 am. Leader – tba 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
ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC
DEAS ISLAND REGIONAL PARK- We can exercise in the morning and eat and socialize in the afternoon. Lunch will be potluck, with everyone contributing to the buffet. Consider bringing croquet, bocci or other games that you may have. The hat competition will take place if enough people want it. Let Alan know if you are coming, what food you will bring, and whether you will join the walkers or the bikers.
WALK – LADNER CENTENNIAL TRAIL Meet at picnic site at 10 am. Leader – tba 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
SUNDAY MAY 31
HIKE
MOUNT GARDENER (Bowen Island) A vigorous hike led by a woman of the Islands (Gambier.) It is important to allow for coffee and tea after arriving on the island, and pub time and/or an icecream before the departing late afternoon ferries. Great views over Howe Sound but don’t get lost on the way down. Distance 10 km and 500 m elevation gain. Call leader for ferry times. Plan parking or take the bus from Park Royal to the terminal.
MOUNT GARDENER (Bowen Island) A vigorous hike led by a woman of the Islands (Gambier.) It is important to allow for coffee and tea after arriving on the island, and pub time and/or an icecream before the departing late afternoon ferries. Great views over Howe Sound but don’t get lost on the way down. Distance 10 km and 500 m elevation gain. Call leader for ferry times. Plan parking or take the bus from Park Royal to the terminal.
Leader: Trudy Vanderburg 604-263-4174
