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 2016
Advance
Announcement
SOCIAL
A walk around Van Dusen
Gardens with a garden
volunteer. Bring
all your garden questions and enjoy a morning walk through
the park, coffee at the restaurant.
We need a nice sunny day,
so start writing down your
questions and keep them in a safe place so
you have them ready. Let
know if you are interested.
Leader Trudie
Vanderburg dynamicgardening@telus.net
SUNDAY
June 5
HIKE
Othello Tunnels and Hope Nicola Loop
8 km not
much elevation gain. Approximately 4 hours. Pioneers used this route
to transport supplies between the Interior and the Coast. Great views
overlook the Coquihalla River, crashing waterfalls and historic
railway tunnels. If meeting at the tunnels, turn onto Tunnels Rd. and
park in lot. The trail loops back to Tunnels Rd. Meet at Whatcom
Tim’s at 9:00.
Leaders
Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 604-855-3310
SUNDAY
June 12
HIKE
Sea to Sky Gondola
This
starts as the former Shannon falls Hike then extends on to the top of
the Gondola where you can get a ride down for $10.00. about 4 hours
of hiking with variable terrain and steady elevation gain. Or we may
want to take the gondola to the top and do one of the hikes that
leads off from the restaurant area. Meet at St. David’s Church at
8:30 for carpooling.
Leader
Peter Phillips 604-732-4234
SUNDAY
JUNE 12
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
SUNDAY
JUNE 19
HIKE
Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon –
cars at either end
Start
the trail in picturesque Deep Cove and walk approximately 12 km and 5
hours with moderate elevation gain through the woods to Lynn Canyon.
Meet at 9:30 in Deep Cove at the waterfront park (at least two cars
will need to go to Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre to be left there for
the return.)
Leader
Jan Finch 604- 506-0158
SATURDAY
JUNE 25
SOCIAL
Bard
On THE Beach – Merry Wives of Windsor, Matinee- 2 pm
Followed by Bard on the
Barbie – a barbecue in a fellow member’s backyard, location to be
determined. 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, Members are
welcome to come just for the social event at 5 pm. Let Ann know if
you are coming, and what you will bring to share.
Contact : Ann
Reiner 604-448-9036
SUNDAY
JUNE 26
CYCLE
Richmond including Terra Nova, Garry Point and the Crabapple
Ridge Route. Meet at 10:00
am in the parking lot at the Minoru Track on Granville
Avenue in Richmond. We will explore this well marked
Richmond Bike Trail through quiet residential streets to
Steveston. Bring lunch and water for a break at Britannia
Shipyards Park. 40 kms approx. round trip.
Leader:
Isla Steele 604-273-1487
SUNDAY
JUNE 26
WALK
Horseshoe Bay Art Studios to Eagle Harbour Loop
This
will be the Horseshoe Bay Art Walk's 6th year promoting local
established and emerging artists who will exhibit their paintings,
ceramics, mixed media, textiles and photography in their homes and
various other locations within the Horseshoe Bay community. Open
11:00 to 4:00. Free and open to the public, visitors and the
community are invited to experience art made easily accessible via a
free shuttle bus provided by the Gleneagles Community Centre.
Come by
bus or Park at the Lions Club Parking area at 10:00 to meet at(TBA?)
for coffee and be at the first studio at 11:00 Bring a lunch.
Leaders Aileen Stalker and
Tony Keen 604-734-9391
JULY 2016
Note
– Cliff
has written to say that he will let members know of some paddling day
trips in July and August when he is confident that weather
conditions would be suitable for even beginner paddlers.
Contact
: Cliff Kelsey 604-941-2957
SUNDAY
JULY 10
HIKE
Garibaldi Lake
A long
steady upward elevation gain on an even trail will result in views of
pristine Garibaldi Lake and the surrounding mountains and glaciers.
It is always worth the hike at any time of year. Elevation gain 610
metres Distance 18 km round trip Time 6 hours
Leader
Peter Phillips 604-732-4234
SUNDAY
JULY 10
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
SATURDAY
JULY 16 (Note:
This is a Saturday ride)
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. For a small fee you
will get a map and access to farms where you may buy produce and have
it delivered to your car. Call David by Thursday July 14 if you are
interested in meeting for this ride.
Leader:
David Parsk 604-929-1257
SUNDAY
JULY 17
HIKE
Cabin Lake and Eagle Bluffs
See how
easy it is to climb the hill by the ski run without snowshoes! This
is a favourite hike for a fantastic view of the lower Mainland and
Mount Baker. About 8 km and 4 hours round trip. Meet at St. David’s
at 9:00 for carpooling or 9:45 in the Cypress downhill ski parking
lot.
Leader
Sue Penfold 604-943-6822
SUNDAY
JULY 24
HIKE
Parkhurst Ghost Town Loop
After
numerous attempts the Ghost town was found and we now can lead you to
it and tell you some of its history. About 9 km loop trip, 4 ½ hours
– generally easy terrain with some elevation gain. Meet at St.
David’s at 8:30 for carpooling.
Leader
Aileen Stalker and Tony
Keen 604-734-9391
SUNDAY
JULY 24
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
JULY 31
HIKE
Cheakamus Canyon
This
hike is now on SUNDAY. An old favourite for any time of year. Easy hiking
at a low level. Dramatic views of the Tantalus Range and Cheakamus as
you walk along part of an old cattle route from Pemberton to
Squamish. View the Cheakamus Canyon railway and with luck get a
photograph of the rapids, train and canyon. Meet at St. David’s
church at 8.30am.
Leader
Larry Burton 604- 277-6951
SUNDAY
JULY 31
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
Leader:
Sharon Annesley 778-294-9461
AUGUST 2016
Advance
Notice
SOCIAL
We will spend an afternoon and early evening at Spanish banks. Bring
your beach umbrella, games and for the daring Members a swimming
suit. Bring coolers with potluck food, chairs, tables as this is an
old fashioned Beach Day. Leave your busy retirement and hang out with
us. We will announce what day one week ahead as we do need a
hot sunny day for this.
Leader
Trudie Vanderburg Dynamicgardening@telus.net
SUNDAY
August 7
WALK/ BIKE/BBQ SOCIAL
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 walk or
bike ride on the Veddar River Rotary Trail Blue Heron Sanctuary.
Bring your camera, there are lots of opportunities to take pictures
of the birds. 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 2.30pm. Call hosts to confirm you
participation and tell what you will bring.
Hosts: Doug and Sandra
Farenholtz 1 604- 855- 3310
SUNDAY
AUGUST 14
HIKE
Tricouni Meadows from the east
A
shorter (and perhaps drier) hike to gain beautiful alpine meadows
dotted by small tarns, and then to a wonderful alpine lake under
Tricouni peak. A route to the ridge can be followed with panoramic
views followed by a swim on the way back. About 8 km and 4 hours
return. Meet at St. David’s at 8:30 for carpooling so get an early
start and avoid hiking in the heat of the day.
Leaders
Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 604-855-3310
SUNDAY
AUGUST 21
HIKE
Peers Creek Trail (lower Coquihalla)
A 10
minute drive from Hope on the Coquihalla Hwy is the start of the HBC
1849 heritage trail which continues for 72 km to the village of
Tullameen. We will walk the first section which passes a waterfall
with picnic table and then continue on to Manson’s camp which will
be our lunch spot. Distance 12km round trip with an elevation gain of
620m. Meet at 8:30 at Whatcom Tim’s for carpooling.
Leaders
Sandra and Doug Farenholtz
604-855-3310
SUNDAY
AUGUST 21
CYCLE
CENTRAL VALLEY GREENWAY
Bike
the Central Valley Greenway from Trout Lake to the east end of
Burnaby Lake. Approximately 25 km return and mainly flat. Bring
lunch to eat at the lake. Meet at 10:00 am in the parking area at
the north-east corner of John Hendry Park just off Grandview Highway.
Call Carole by Friday evening if more details are needed and to
confirm you will be coming.
Leader:
Carole Jacques 604-526-6966
SUNDAY
AUGUST 28/29/30/31
HIKE
or Bike Whistler
Hikes On the 28th
a Peak to Peak adventure. Those who wish can stay over at the Tyrol
Lodge for a modest price of $40.00 per person per night for
non-members. Sandra Doug, Tony and Aileen are members and can sponsor
others. Individual self-catering can be done or we can arrange to
organize and cook group meals. Hikes on 29/30/31 can be chosen from
old favourites such as Rainbow Lake and Brandywine or Marriot Meadows
or new challenges such as East Janes Lakes, Callahan Lake, Sproatt
Meadows. The Valley of Dreams guided walk and the Audain Museum may
appeal to some as well. Cyclists might like to join this group.
There are pleasant cycling trails at Whistler and Pemberton.
Contact
Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-8553310 BY AUGUST 1st
if you want to participate in the overnight(s) at the lodge. Contact
Sandra by Friday August 26 if you are going on the Sunday hike.
