JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 2016.

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 28^th 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 1^st 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.

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