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.
AGM IS AT LUNCH ON THURSDAY DEC 8TH.St Mary's Church Boardroom. 560 West 14th. 1100-1500Ideas for speakers and catering are needed.Call me. 604 263 6268Alan
DECEMBER
2016
SUNDAY
DECEMBER 4TH
HIKE
MINNIKEHADA LOOP TRAIL
Lunch
will be eaten at the high point along the trail if weather
co-operates. Bring good boots and poles – the trail may be wet.
The walk/hike (7 km if we take in all the viewpoints) will end at the
Christmas event (1:00 to 4:00) in the old lodge where a fire will be
burning and Santa will take your wish list. Meet at the parking lot
close to the lake at 10:00.Leaders:
Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
THURSDAY
DECEMBER 8
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
11.00 am,
St. Mary’s Catholic Centre, 3150 Ash St. Phone to confirm. Contact
: Alan Toon 604-263-6268
SUNDAY
DECEMBER 11
HIKE
MYSTERY DESTINATION
A
low level hike of leaders choice or last minute change to a
snowshoeing adventure if there is lots of snow. Call leaders to find
out the mystery destination and meeting time and place.
Leaders:
Ann and Dick Reiner 604-448-9036
SUNDAY
DECEMBER 18
HIKE/SNOWSHOE
CABIN LAKE, BLACK MOUNTAIN
LOOP
This
is a short steep climb up to Cabin Lake and on to Black Mountain (4
km) where we have the option to continue out to Eagle Bluffs (8 km
round trip) or enjoy the views, have lunch and come back to the
parking lot. This will be a snowshoe trip if there is enough snow.
Meet at the downhill ski parking lot at 9:30. Back country tags
available at the old day lodge.Distance
4.2 km round trip from backcountry entry gate to Black Mountain south
peak via Cabin Lake, 500 m round trip side-trip to Yew Lake Lookout
(Black Mountain north peak), 5.6 km round trip Black Mountain via
Cabin Lake with loop return via Sam and Theagill LakesTime:
3 ½ - 4 hours round trip Black Mountain loop via Cabin Lake and
return via Sam and Theagill LakesLeader:
Jan Finch 604-266-0158
MONDAY
DECEMBER 26
SNOWSHOE
BOWEN ISLAND LOOKOUT AND
HOWE SOUND EAST LOOP TRAIL
An
easy to get to, fairly short trail for those recovering from the
turkey and trifle indulgences. There is aninitial
elevation gain to the lookout – then rolling or flat terrain on the
Howe Sound part. Distance 5.3 km suitable for everyone.Leaders:
Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
SATURDAY
DECEMBER 31
SOCIAL
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY Time –
anytime after 8.00pm
Place - West
Point Grey Legion,
# 142, 3679 West Broadway (same place as last year) Come
out and see the New Year in with your Pathfinder friends, and bring a
guest (guests) if you wish. The name of the band is, Groove Therapy
and they play swinging groovy jazz and some good old fashioned dance
music.
Cost:
$15 at the door or $10 if you buy in advance.
Snacks
throughout the evening and bubbly served at midnight
DINNER
OPTION: POT LUCK of Appetizers at someone’s place 6 - 8 pm before
we leave for the legion. Volunteers?
Contact
Lori
Miller 604-873-1436
JANUARY
2017
SUNDAY
JANUARY 1
SNOWSHOE
DOG MOUNTAIN ON
MOUNT SEYMOURThis
trail will have lots of people beginning their New Year’s
resolution of doing more exercise. So it will mean an early start to
be able to park anywhere near the lodge. Meet at the cafeteria at no
later than 8:30Leaders:
Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
SUNDAY
JANUARY 8
SNOWSHOE
CAMBIE CREEK LOOP MANNING PARKA
5.4 km loop with little elevation gain and all new bridges in this
year. Go around it twice (or add on the 2.5 loop) to make a good
distance. Anyone can do these trails. There may be some people who
are coming to Manning for Sunday only - check with leaders re rides.
Leaders:
Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 604-855-3310
MONDAY
JANUARY 9
SKIING or SNOWSHOEING
for those who stay over at Manning Park Lodge. Each person is
responsible for booking their own accommodation for Sunday evening.
We will decide about potluck supper or dinner in the lodge. Happy
hour in Doug and Sandra’s “suite.” Everyone bring some appies
to share.
Leaders:
Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 604-855-3310
SUNDAY
JANUARY 15
SNOWSHOE
CAL-CHEAK RECREATION SITE TO BRANDYWINE FALLSWe'll
leave St. David's Church in West Vancouver at 8.30am and carpool from
there to MacGuire to leave one car and another at Cal-cheak
Recreation Site. This is an interesting trip along the Cheakamus
River, up and over the ridge and down to Brandywine Falls. Distance
6 km one wayLeader:
Peter Phillips 604-732-4234
JANUARY
19 (THURSDAY)
SKI
OR SNOWSHOE
AT OLYMPIC PARK/CALLAHANSenior
rate mid-week is $10.00Leader:
Sabina Harpe 604-737-4887
SUNDAY
JANUARY 22
SNOWSHOE
BOWEN ISLAND LOOKOUT AND HOWE SOUND EAST LOOP TRAIL
See
description for December 26 – same trail, more snow.
Leader:
Jan Finch 604-266-0158
THURSDAY
JANUARY 26SKI
OR SNOWSHOE AT
OLYMPIC PARK/CALLAHANLeader:
Trudy Vanderberg 604-263-4174
FRIDAY
JANUARY 27th SOCIAL
WACKY TACKY PARTY. 7:30 pm
This is the
most popular social event of the year, an evening of hilarity and
mirth. Come and give those face muscles some exercise as you laugh
the night away. Recycle those tacky gifts you’ve been hanging onto,
or received last year, dress them up elaborately to tempt and/or
deceive your fellow club members. Bring your own beverage and some
nibblies to share. Phone
early, space is limited.
Hostess Larry
and Carolyn Graves 604-263-6430
SUNDAY
JANUARY 29
SNOWSHOE
HOLLYBURN PEAK TRAIL
Join
the Whiskey Jacks for lunch after a fast sprint to the top of
Hollyburn and its 360 degree views. Those who want to eliminate the
slog up the last pitch on the backcountry trail, can have a very nice
snowshoe on the well-used trail to the top of Ronstaad and return.
Meet at 9:30 at the back country sign at the Nordic ski area.
Distance 6.6 km Elevation gain 426mLeader:
Sue Penfold 604-943-6822
FEBRUARY 2017
SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 5SNOWSHOE/SKI
TRAIN WRECKA
new snowshoe trail that previously might result in a $125.00 fine
from CPR for crossing their tracks, has now been made accessible from
Cheakamus Crossing. After following the Sea to Sky trail and
snowshoeing through woods and crossing the new suspension bridge we
will arrive at the 1950’s wreck of boxcars, now brightly painted
with graffiti. Since this round trip is short we will return and
continue on the Sea to Sky trail to complete the Cheakamus Crossing
loop. Distance (we will GPS it for future books).
Leader
: Aileen Stalker 604-734-9391
SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 12SNOWSHOE
MOUNT SEYMOUR FIRST PEAKEveryone
knows the trail – a lot of up and even some up on the way back
down. Go as far or as short as you want on this trail. Distance 7 km
round trip to First
Peak, add 1 km round trip
to Second PeakLeader:
Jan Finch 604-266-0158
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 14SKI
OR SNOWSHOE at Manning
and eat valentine chocolates. 2 for 1 ski rates on Tuesdays.Leader
:TBA
FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 17
SOCIAL
INDIAN DINNER AT THE NEW INDIA.
It’s time for a
restaurant meal at this popular Indian buffet restaurant at 805 West
Broadway (corner of Willow with good underground parking). This is an
all you can eat buffet for $19.95, possibly less if group rates
apply. Call your host so that tables can be reserved for us all. Host:
Lori Miller
tolorimiller@shaw.ca
SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 19
SNOWSHOE
BLACK MOUNTAIN AND EAGLE
BLUFFSThis
is a short steep climb up to Black Mountain trail where we have the
option to continue clockwise to Eagle Bluffs or some may choose to
go to black Mountain to enjoy the views, have lunch and come back to
the parking lot. Meet at the downhill ski parking lot at 9:30. Back
country tags available at the old day lodge. See distances on Black
Mountain loop description with a total of 8.6 round trip to Eagle
BluffsLeader:
Sue Penfold 604-943-6822
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26
SNOWSHOE
LOGGERS LAKE
Snowshoe
along the Whistler Interpretive Forest West Side Main logging road to
get to the beginning of this familiar and scenic trail. Then it’s
up a brief steep section to the lake for lunch. Continue with a
wander on the trails with views to the north before descending
through forests. Distance 5.1 km
Leader:
Peter Phillips 604-732-4234.
