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.
St Mary's Church Boardroom. 560 West 14th. 1100-1500
Ideas for speakers and catering are needed.
Call me. 604 263 6268
Alan
SEPTEMBER 2016
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 4
HIKE High Falls Creek
This is Peter’s favorite hike so he will be filled with enthusiasm to lead you on a steep beginning, leading to a scenic hike that 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 St. David’s at 8:30 to car-pool. Call by Friday evening.
Leader: Peter Phillips 604-732-4234
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 7, 8
HIKE Whistler area hikes by consensus but for sure one day for the hikes on Blackcomb via the Peak to Peak
Leaders: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 604.855.3310
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11
HIKE St. Mark’s Mount 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 Downhill Ski parking lot at 9:30 Call by Friday evening.
Leader: Jan Finch 604-266-0158
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11 CYCLE Vancouver/North Vancouver Loop – Two Bridges and a Boat This is an approximately 30 km ride with some minor hills. Meet at 10:00 am on the north side of Point Grey Road west of Alma. Ian will lead us over the Burrard Bridge, through Stanley Park and over the Lions Gate Bridge to North Vancouver. From there we will join the Spirit Trail heading east. Our first stop will be Black Kettle Brewing for a beer tasting. Next stop, historic St. Paul’s Indian Church. Then on to Lonsdale Quay for lunch at one of the many restaurants there. We’ll then take the SeaBus back to Vancouver, head down Hornby Street, over the Burrard Bridge and back to our starting point. Alternate meeting points can be arranged with the leader. Ride back can be shortened by taking the #44 UBC bus from Waterfront Station. Contact Ian by email to confirm.
Leader: Ian Cumming ianc@ece.ubc.ca
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18
HIKE Hollyburn Mountain. Try this local hike and enjoy the fall colors. Then try it again on snowshoes. Elevation gain 430 m. Round trip 8 km. Meet at the cross country ticket office at 10 am. Call by Friday evening.
Leader: Sue Penfold suepenfold@dccnet.com 604 943 6822
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25
HIKE Mt Frosty, Larch Tree Meadow (Manning Park)
The trail rises in a series of switchbacks for about 7km to the Larch forest in the meadows, just past the Frosty Creek Camp. If the weather is good, you may want to proceed further, maybe even to the top. The round trip to the larches is 14km; to the top about 22km. A hike to the top is 7-8 hours. Meet at Tim Hortons, Whatcom Road at 8.00am (a long drive and hike). Call by Friday evening.
Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25 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 SEPTEMBER 25 SOCIAL Music at the Maritime Museum Sea Shanties by the” Lazy Jacks Sea Shanties Crew” along with “Doug the Fiddler and Friend” will entertain from 1-2 on the Main Floor, with a Fiddle Jam session from 2-4 upstairs. Fascinating maritime exhibits are also available, as always. Join your Pathfinder friends for an early lunch, at a nearby restaurant, or meet at the Museum, 1905 Ogden Ave., at 12.45.
Contact – Trudi Vanderburg, dynamicgardening@telus.net
OCTOBER 2016
SUNDAY OCTOBER 2
HIKE Canyon Ridge, Mt. Baker. Meet at the ranger station. Round trip 6 miles (or less) elevation gain 1200 ft
Leader: Sandra Farenholtz 604.855.3310 Call by Friday evening.
SATURDAY OCT 8 (October 8, 9, 10 Thanksgiving Weekend) NOTE the hike is on Saturday
HIKE Buntzen
Lake Circuit Round and round the lake went the Pathfinders. Join Cliff on the trip around (perhaps he will go counter clockwise) A low level circuit with some demanding trails on the west side. Distance:10 km Elevation gain:75 m Time: 4 to 5 hours. Meet at Buntzen Lake Parking Lot at 10:00
Leader: Cliff Kelsey Call by Friday evening. 604-941-2957
SUNDAY OCTOBER 9 CYCLE Vancouver – West Side Circuit (Clockwise Version) Meet at 10:00 am at Balaclava Park, corner of Balaclava and West 29th Avenue (washrooms and ample free street parking). Al will lead a 32 km slow-paced ride with a few short hill climbs. All paved except Spanish Banks to Jericho Beach. We will cycle to UBC (coffee break) then down the UBC hill to Kitsilano (bring your lunch). The ride will include the newly paved section of the Arbutus Corridor (former railway) between 16th and 33rd Aves. Contact Al by Friday night. Cancelled if raining.Leader: Al Payne 604-738-1637 or alpayne@shaw.ca
SUNDAY OCTOBER 16
HIKE Mount Fromme (North shore)
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. Call by Friday evening.
Leader: Jan Finch 604-266-0158
FRIDAY OCTOBER 21 SOCIAL Dinner and Flamenco Talk about multicultural!!! We’ll meet for dinner at 7.30 pm at “You & I Thai”, 3364 Cambie St. The food here is very tasty and if our group is large enough, we could request the private room with a set menu. Following dinner we will walk one block to Kino Cafe at 3456 Cambie St. for some awesome flamenco dancing. There is no cover charge but once a set is finished, the dancers will come around asking for a small donation. Contact Lori Miller 604-873-1436 lorimiller@shaw.ca
SUNDAY October 23 HIKE Skyline Divide, Mount Baker Round trip is 6 miles and the elevation gain is 1700 feet. Most of you know this hike well and if you don’t then it is time to check it out again. Meet at the Ranger Station in Glacier at 9.00. Remember to bring your passports and medical insurance.
Leader: Rick Krouskop 1-360-305-9928
SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 CYCLE POCO Trail The POCO Trail is an approximately 30 km ride following unpaved trails along the Pitt River, Hyde Creek and the Coquitlam River. October should be a particularly good time for salmon viewing. Meet at Colony Farm parking lot which is accessed from Highway 7. Bring lunch. Contact your leader by Friday evening for starting time.
Leader: Cliff Kelsey 604-941-2957
SUNDAY OCTOBER 30
WALK Surrey Bend Regional Park & Barnston Island NEW
This will be a walk in the new Surrey Bend Regional Park (17775 - 104 Avenue, Surrey) First we can explore the park and then there is a connecting trail to the ferry over to Barnston Island where we can walk out to Robert Point Rest area for lunch. After the choice will be either to return the way we came or continue further around Barnston Island. Suitable for all level of people who can put one foot in front of the other. Meet at 9.30 in the parking area Call by Friday evening.
Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1.604.855.3310.
NOVEMBER 2016
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6
HIKE Four Lakes Loop
Hike to Lost Lake on Hollyburn, passing other small lakes and seeing the terrain without snow. Meet at cross country ticket office at 10 am. Elevation gain 290m, but trail goes down as well. Round trip 7.6 km.
Leader: Sue Penfold suepenfold@dccnet.com 604- 943- 6822 Call by Friday evening.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11 SOCIAL Slide Show - Travels in Northern France. Join the Reiners on the path less travelled –Normandy, Brittany and on to Paris. BYOB and nibblies. Phone early as attendance is limited by space.
Contact: Ann and Dick Reiner 604-448-9036
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13 (Remembrance Day Friday November 11) NO LEADER NO HIKE – though you can still volunteer and let Alan know to send it as an email)
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20, Hike Alice Lake Park – Four Lakes Trail
We start at Alice Lake and soon after begin the ascent of Debeck Hill (300 m.) with good views from the top. Descending the hill we begin to work our way around counterclockwise to Edith, Fawn and Stump lakes. Total distance is 12 km. Meet at St. David’s Church (Taylor Way) 9.00am. Call by Friday evening.
Leaders: Ann and Dick Reiner (604) 448-9036.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 27
WALK Campbell River Park An easy walk through alders and birches and around the marsh of the little Campbell River. Birds, horses and wild life to be viewed. Distance: 11 km. Elevation gain minimal Time: 3 hours Meet at 10:00 in the parking lot off 16th Avenue between 200 and 208th Streets in Langley. Call by Friday evening.
Leader: Peter Phillips 604-732-4234
SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 WALK Minnekehada Christmas walk -
Aileen and Tony. Call 604-734-9391 by Friday evening.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 8 - Annual General meeting.
