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.
JUNE
2015
SUNDAY
JUNE 7
HIKE
BRUNSWICK POINT This
is an easy walk along the shore in Delta, up to 14 km. with no
elevation gain. Bring cameras and binoculars to view the bird life.
Call leaders for
time and meeting place.
Leaders
: Dick and Ann Reiner
604-448-9036
SUNDAY
JUNE 7
CYCLE
POINT ROBERTS
Easy bike ride around
the perimeter roads of Point Roberts. Bring passport and a
picnic lunch. Meet at Diefenbaker Park, 5579 First Street,
Tsawwassen at 10:00 am. Call by Friday evening to confirm.
Leader:
David Parsk 604-929-1257
SUNDAY
JUNE 14
HIKE
LAVA LAKE
LOOP Starting
and ending at Brandywine Falls we will walk over flat basalt rocks
and past sparkling tarns to arrive at MacGuire forest service road.
We will then return through the northern areas of Brandywine Falls
park and enjoy the easy walking with some elevation variation (but
not much) on the Sea to Sky path back to the Falls. About 8 km and 3
hours.
Leader:
Trudy Vanderburg 604-263-4174
TUESDAY
JUNE 16
SOCIAL
ORPHEUM TOUR Take
a guided tour of Vancouver's historic Orpheum concert hall. See
backstage and hidden places. Hear stories. Learn the Orpheum's
surprising history. The tour starts at 11 am and is about 2 hours
long. Cost is $10.00 donation per person, cash only. Afterwards we
can walk to
Nelson the Seagull
Restaurant in Gastown for lunch. Book before June 12 as there is a
limit of 20 persons.
Leader
: Muriel Hemmes e-mail mhemmes@shaw.ca
SATURDAY
JUNE 20
CYCLE
RICHMOND LOOP We’ll
ride the Richmond dyke loop, around 35km.and for a change, picnic at
London Farm. 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
SUNDAY
JUNE 21
HIKE
BROHM LAKE This
pleasant walk of about 9 km wanders through deciduous and coniferous
forests, up hill and down into the dales. Lunch is at a high spot
looking over the Tantalus Range. Anyone for an early swim in the
lake? Meet at St. David’s church at 9:00 for car-pooling.
Leaders: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 604-855-3310
SUNDAY
JUNE 28
HIKE
HOPE MOUNTAIN On
this hike you will follow trails, logging roads, switchbacks, and
ridge walks to reach the summit. You will be rewarded with views of
the Fraser Valley, Hope townsite, and the Silver-Skagit Valley. Round
trip 10 km. Elevation gain 800 m/2625 feet Time - allow 5 hours.
Meet at Whatcom Road Tim Horton’s at 9:00 for car-pooling.
Leader:
Peter Phillips 604-732-4234
JULY
2015
SUNDAY
JULY 5
HIKE
HIGH FALLS CREEK
After a steep
beginning, this scenic hike winds along High Falls Creek and has
views of Tricouni, 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
Squamish adventure centre at 9:00 or St. David’s church at 8:OO.
Leader:
Peter Phillips 604-732-4234
MONDAY/THURSDAY
JULY 6/9
CYCLE
VICTORIA AND GALLOPING GOOSE TRAIL We
will meet at the Tsawwassen ferry
terminal to catch the 9:00 am ferry and cycle to Victoria
along the Lochside
trail (33 km). Next day we will cycle part of the Galloping Goose
trail to Sooke
Potholes (40 km).
If interested in the ride or you have other suggestions, please call
Patsy before June 15.
Leader: Patsy McConville 604-734-0162 or email convil@shaw.ca
Leader: Patsy McConville 604-734-0162 or email convil@shaw.ca
SATURDAY
JULY 11
SOCIAL
BARD ON THE BEACH
– A COMEDY OF ERRORS, Matinee- 2 pm
Followed
by Bard on the Barbie – a barbecue in a fellow member’s backyard.
Book your own ticket for this fun-filled romp at Bard on the Beach,
604-739-0559 (www.bardonbeach.org) We recommend doing this early as
there are few matinees for this play . Let Ann 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.
Contact
: Ann Reiner 604-448-9036
SUNDAY
JULY 12
HIKE
MOUNT
STRACHAN Views in
all directions and possibly alpine flowers. Ascend and return by the
Howe Sound Crest trail starting from the downhill ski parking lot at
Cypress. Round trip approx. 10 km. Allow 5 hours, elevation gain 538
metres Meet
at 9:30 at the downhill ski parking lot at Cypress .
Leader: Sue Penfold
604-943-6822
SATURDAY
JULY 18
SOCIAL FOLK
FESTIVAL This yearly
event is a great happening and we don’t want to miss it. W
atch the
new trends in hippy fashion, walk around between the stands of tie
dye clothing, sniff a few odd smells and share your nibbles with
other Pathfinders. Meet on the beach, look for the Canadian flag. You
can hear the music but bring your binoculars to see what is
happening. This event is totally free.
Leader
: Trudie Vanderburg 604 263 4174
SUNDAY
JULY 19
HIKE
ST. MARK’S SUMMIT First
we hike the Howe Sound Crest Trail to a marvelous view over Howe
Sound and the Islands. For an extra climb some may want to continue
on up Unnecessary Mountain.
Distance 11 km
Elevation gain 460 m. Meet at Cypress downhill ski parking lot at
9:30
Leader:
Jan Finch
SUNDAY
JULY 19
CYCLE
CYCLE
BOUNDARY
BAY AND THE SECRET GARDEN
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
SATURDAY
JULY 25
CYCLE
CYCLE
AGASSIZ
FARMS CYCLE TOUR
This self-guided tour of local farms is about 25 km on flat public
roadways in the Agassiz area. Time is flexible between 9:00 am and
4:00 pm. Registration is in the parking lot of Agassiz
Fitness/Activity Centre, 6660 Pioneer Avenue. The cost is $10 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 23 if you are
interested in meeting to do this tour.
Leader:
David Parsk 604-929-1257
SUNDAY
JULY 26
HIKE
ASHLU RIVER VALLEY This
trip goes into the Ashlu River Valley. A diversion on the way to
Crooked Falls provides a view of spectacular falls. By continuing on
you get to viewpoints looking out to the meeting of Ashlu and
Squamish Rivers and Garibaldi Lake and Coastal Mountains. Round trip
9 km Elevation gain 825 m/2700 ft. Time allow 5 hours.
Meet at 8:00 in
Upper Levels Church Parking lot or 9:00 at Squamish Adventure Centre
in North Squamish
Leader Peter Phillips 604-732-4234
AUGUST 2015
SUNDAY
AUGUST 2
HIKE
MOUNT FROMME Fine
views over the North Shore mountains and Lynn Valley with a round
trip of 15 km. Elevation gain 866 metres with a high point of 3842
metres. Time 5 hours Meet
at 9:30 with directions to beginning of trail available from leader.
Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822
SUNDAY
AUGUST 9
LINDSAY LAKE A
moderately difficult (read steep for the first 1 ½ hours) hike on
the east end of Buntzen Lake with lovely views over the lake once you
make it to the top. A ridge walk to a series of small lakes and a
choice of a loop return to the junction and down the same steep trail
(but it is so easy going down!) Bring a swim suit – the lake
should be warm enough for a swim. Elevation gain 1020 metres
Distance 15 Km. Time 6 hours
Meet at Buntzen Lake
parking lot at 9:00 for a cool start.
Leader: Peter Phillips
604-732-4234
SUNDAY
AUGUST 9
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 13
SOCIAL
MOVIE AND
FLAMENCO DANCING.
We
have a great movie ordered at the Park Theatre but will keep the
title as a surprise. The movie starts around 7 pm, more details
later, the address is 3440 Cambie Street. After the movie we will go
to the Kino café to enjoy the live music with students from the
local Flamenco dance school. Address for the Kino cafe is 3456
Cambie. A
great evening full of passion, music and dance. Have a nap and show
the world we still can party.
Leader
: Trudie Vanderburg 604 263 4174
SUNDAY
AUGUST 16
HIKE
CHEAKAMUS CANYON A
roaring river, a lake and mountain views make this easy hike a
perennial treat. Distance is 9km. with 200 m. elevation gain. Phone
leader for times and meeting places.
Leader:
Larry Burton 604-277 6951
AUGUST
17,18, 19, 20
Arrive Monday leave Friday
HIKE
DESTINATIONS AT MOUNT BAKER TBA Mount
Baker Swiss Club Cabin – about $25.00 per person per night, group
meals, 3 rooms with bunk beds the rest is open sleeping on
mattresses, or tenting on the lawn. Sponsorship by Sandra and Doug
or Aileen and Tony. We will need to know early who is interested in
coming so the cabin can be booked.
Leaders:
Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 604-855-3310
SUNDAY
AUGUST 23
HIKE
ILLAL MEADOWS COQUIHALLA This
trip involves a long steady upward hike but has rewards of small
tarns, alpine flowers, and incredible views. Much of the walk is
along ridges to get to the meadow so if there is snow it should not
delay us. Distance 10 kilometres round trip, elevation gain is 600
metres with a high point of 1870 metres Time 6 hours
Meet at Whatcom for
8:00 departure to beat the noonday sun.
Leaders: Doug and Sandra Farenholtz 604-855-3310
SUNDAY
AUGUST 23
CYCLE
PITT POLDER/PITT
LAKE A scenic ride
along dikes and roads with a stop for lunch at Pitt Lake. About
30 km and all flat, but rough in places. 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
AUGUST 30
HIKE TRICOUNI MEADOWS EAST
This is probably a new hike for the Pathfinders but Doug & I have been there and recommend a wander into the meadows. We start with a hike up a steep overgrown road for approx. 2.5km before meeting up with the trail that meanders thru wonderful meadows and leads us to the lake beneath Tricouni Peak. This is quite a short hike and not to be mistaken for the Western side complete with large mud holes. 8km round trip. Elevation gain 360m. Meet at 8.30 St. David’s church for car pooling.
Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310
