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.
MARCH,
2017
SUNDAY
MARCH 5
SNOWSHOE
SALMON RIDGE SNOW PARK (MT. BAKER)
The Nooksack Nordic Ski Club maintains a network of low-level (2,100
ft) cross country snowshoe trails in the Mt. Baker area. In recent
years the snow pack has been low at that altitude, but this year is
shaping up as a winner. We’ll want to do the upper 6km trail with
views of Shuksan then (optionally) one of the two lower 12km trails.
Meet at the Mt. Baker Ranger station at 9.30.
Leader:
Rick Krouskop
360-305-9928
or 360-603-4008
rick@krouskop.net
SATURDAY
MARCH 11
SOCIAL MATINEE - MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS GOT HER HEAD CHOPPED OFF. 2.00 pm, Jericho Arts Centre, Vital Spark Theatre. The familiar tale of the enmity between Elizabeth 1st of England and Mary Queen of Scots is retold with ferocious iconoclasm and boundless wit by Scotland's most popular and contemporary playwright, Liz Lochead. The reviews have been terrific. This is the last performance!! Reservations for 6 seats have been made, hopefully the number can be increased if you contact leader immediately.
SOCIAL MATINEE - MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS GOT HER HEAD CHOPPED OFF. 2.00 pm, Jericho Arts Centre, Vital Spark Theatre. The familiar tale of the enmity between Elizabeth 1st of England and Mary Queen of Scots is retold with ferocious iconoclasm and boundless wit by Scotland's most popular and contemporary playwright, Liz Lochead. The reviews have been terrific. This is the last performance!! Reservations for 6 seats have been made, hopefully the number can be increased if you contact leader immediately.
Contact
–Ann Reiner 604-448-9036 or annreiner@shaw.ca
SUNDAY
MARCH 12
SNOWSHOE/MICROSPIKES/YAK
TRAX CABIN
LAKE, EAGLE BLUFFS This is
a short steep climb up to Cabin Lake and on to Black Mountain (4 km)
before continuing on to Eagle Bluffs (8km round trip). Meet at the
downhill ski parking lot. Check with Sue for time and to let her know
that you are coming.
SUNDAY
MARCH 19
SNOWSHOE
FIRST PEAK MT. SEYMOUR
Meet at the far (north) end of the Mt. Seymour ski area at 8.30. Call
Jan by the Thursday pm to let her know that you will be coming.
Leader:
Jan Finch 604-266-0158
SUNDAY
MARCH 26
SNOWSHOE,
WHISTLER INTERPRETIVE FOREST TRAILS
Exact trail to be decided closer to the time but it will be an easy
going trail. Meet at St. David’s church (Taylor Way).
Leaders:
Tony Keen & Aileen
Stalker
604-734-9391
SUNDAY
MARCH 26
CYCLE
CANADA LINE BRIDGE TO
IONA BEACH This is an easy
ride, approximately 25 km round trip. Meet either at
10:00 am at the North end of the Canada Line Bridge (foot of Cambie
in Vancouver) or at 10:20 at the South end of the Bridge (on River
Road in Richmond). The route follows along the North side
of the Airport to Iona Beach Park where we will have lunch.
Call by Thursday evening to confirm.Leader:
David Parsk
604-929-1257
APRIL
2017
SUNDAY
APRIL 2
SNOWSHOE
POLAND LAKE OR WINDY JOE, MANNING PARK
This can be either a day trip or stay overnight at the lodge.
Hopefully the chair lift will still be running to make this an easier
snowshoe into the lake. Check with Aileen later to see which
destination it will be and whether you want to stay overnight.
SUNDAY
APRIL 9
SNOWSHOE
THUNDERBIRD RIDGE (GROUSE MOUNTAIN) Jan
& Aileen will have passes to allow 1/2 price for 2 people each to
ride up on the gondola. Distance 6.5 round trip to Thunderbird Ridge,
returning via Lower Dam Mountain. Meet at the parking area for the
Grouse Mountain Skyride. Phone Jan for time
Leader:
Jan Finch
604-266-0158
THURSDAY APRIL 13 (N.B. This is a Thursday ride)
CYCLE FALSE CREEK/STANLEY PARK CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER FORECAST We hope to reschedule later in the month.
SUNDAY APRIL 16
CYCLE VANCOUVER – WEST SIDE ADDITIONAL RIDE
The forecast for Sunday is very good at present and Al has offered to lead an easy ride on the West side. Meet at 10:00 am at Balaclava Park, corner of Balaclava and West 29th Avenue (washrooms and ample free street parking). We will cycle to UBC (coffee break) then Spanish Banks and False Creek. Bring lunch. Contact Al by 4:00 pm on Saturday or leave a message Saturday evening.
Leader: Al Payne 604-738-1637 or alpayne@shaw.ca
MONDAY
APRIL 17
HIKE
UBC MALCOLM KNAPP FORESTRY TRAILS
A lovely ramble through the UBC research forest in Maple Ridge.
Round trip is approx 8km with an elevation gain of 980ft. See page
184 in 109 Walks in BC’s Lower Mainland. To reach the parking
area take Lougheed Highway 7 following signs for Golden Ears
Provincial Park and stay on 232nd Street when the park road turns
right after the bridge over the South Alouette River. At a fork right
on Silver Valley Road will bring you to the parking area. Phone for
meeting time.
Leaders: Tony
Keen & Aileen Stalker 604-734-9391
FRIDAY
APRIL 21
SOCIAL
DINNER AT THE
TANDOORI FUSION 7.00 pm,
2872 West Broadway. We
all loved the food at the AGM, now is a chance to sample wonderful
fare from the same restaurant again.
Reserve early, seating is
limited.
Contact
: Lori Miller tolorimiller@shaw.ca.
SATURDAY
APRIL 22
HIKE AROUND BUNTZEN LAKE with the Swiss Outdoor Club,
We meet at 11 am at the lowest parking lot , opposite the entrance to Buntzen Lake Park ( near IOCO ) .
The hike will take us around the lake; 10 km distance; 5 hour trip time incl. lunch break.
Level of difficulty: medium. Bring lunch and rain gear.
The hike will take us around the lake; 10 km distance; 5 hour trip time incl. lunch break.
Level of difficulty: medium. Bring lunch and rain gear.
Contact your trip leader:
Joe Mueller ; Tel # 604 732 6213 ; Cell # 604 880 1563
e-mail: josefmueller@shaw.ca
e-mail: josefmueller@shaw.ca
SUNDAY
APRIL 30th
HIKE
LYNN HEADWATERS REGIONAL PARK The
trail starts along Lynn Creek and passes some historic relics of the
logging days. We can do this as a loop trail with a return on the
east trail or lengthen by continuing on to Norvan Falls.
Distance 18km if round
trip to Norvan Falls - elevation gain 230 m. Time 6 hours.
Meet at parking lot of
Headwaters park. Call Peter by Friday April 28.
Leader:
Peter Phillips
604-732-4234
SUNDAY APRIL 23
CYCLE BIKE THE BLOSSOMS – VANCOUVER
Bike the Blossoms is based on a 25 km bike-friendly loop around Vancouver streets that are known for having cherry blossom trees. The route is mostly flat with a hill on Ontario Street. Meet at 10:00 am in the 37th Avenue parking lot of VanDusen Gardens at the intersection of Oak and 37th. We will have lunch at a Commercial Drive restaurant. Call by Saturday evening to confirm.
Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257
MAY,
2017
SUNDAY
MAY 7
RAMBLE
FAIRHAVEN (BELLINGHAM)
Chuckanut Mountain (actually a long ridge) is a favourite early
season area. There’s logging scheduled for part of this area and a
big local push to raise money to protect it. This year might be our
last chance for a walk in pristine wilderness. We will be able to
find snow free networks of trails. It will be pretty easy and not
more than 10km and of course we will want to stop for a stellar ale
in Bellingham on the way home. Meet at North Chuckanut Mountain
trailhead, 705 Chuckanut Drive N (just South of Fairhaven, ask Rick
for a map) at 9.30.
SUNDAY
MAY 7
CYCLE RICHMOND LOOP
We’ll ride the Richmond dyke loop, with fish and chips in Steveston. Meet at Ann and Dick's, #2-6360 Lynas Lane at 10:00 am. Lots of parking on the street
CYCLE RICHMOND LOOP
We’ll ride the Richmond dyke loop, with fish and chips in Steveston. 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
SATURDAY MAY 13
CYCLE ARBUTUS GREENWAY: FALSE CREEK TO FRASER RIVER
Al will lead an approx. 27 km slow-paced ride with long but gentle (railway grade) hills. All paved and mostly new. Meet at 10:00 am at Al’s (3229 West 24th Ave) for coffee and muffin. Bikes in back yard. If needed, find parking on Balaclava between 22nd and 23rd (Valdez Park). Lunch on Fraser River at the Milltown Pub. Choose pub food or bring your own. Contact Al by Thursday night or no muffin! Cancelled or postponed if raining.
Leader: Al Payne 604-738-1637 or alpayne@shaw.ca
SUNDAY
MAY 14
SNOWSHOE
NEEDLE PEAK (COQUIHALLA AREA)
A snowshoe trip with rewards of views in every direction. The days
are now longer and hopefully warmer to enjoy the Coquihalla
mountains. Round trip 12km We begin with a fairly steep climb
traversing up to the ridge where we can now enjoy the views and head
towards our lunch destination. Meet at Tim Horton’s Hwy 1
Abbotsford ready to leave at 9.00
SUNDAY
MAY 21
HIKE / YAK TRAX
FOUR LAKES LOOP, CYPRESS BOWL
SUNDAY
MAY 28
HIKE OTHELLO TUNNELS/HOPE NICOLA TRAIL (HOPE)
The tunnels should be open after the annual check up ready for us to enjoy some of the spectacular scenery in the canyon. You will have two choices (a) a flat walk along the Coquihalla river and through the tunnels return or (b) continue over the Hope/Nicola trail and back down to meet the others. The Hope/Nicola trail is 7.0km round trip with an elevation gain of 350m. Meet at Tim Horton's Whatcom Road, Abbotsford 9.00
Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1.604.855.3310
PICNIC RESCHEDULED.
SUNDAY JUNE 4TH.
HIKE OTHELLO TUNNELS/HOPE NICOLA TRAIL (HOPE)
The tunnels should be open after the annual check up ready for us to enjoy some of the spectacular scenery in the canyon. You will have two choices (a) a flat walk along the Coquihalla river and through the tunnels return or (b) continue over the Hope/Nicola trail and back down to meet the others. The Hope/Nicola trail is 7.0km round trip with an elevation gain of 350m. Meet at Tim Horton's Whatcom Road, Abbotsford 9.00
Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1.604.855.3310
PICNIC RESCHEDULED.
SUNDAY JUNE 4TH.
SOCIAL
ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC DEAS
ISLAND REGIONAL PARK- We
can exercise in the morning and eat and socialize in the afternoon.
Lunch will be potluck, with everyone contributing to the buffet.
Consider bringing croquet, bocci or other games that you may have.
Let Alan know (well ahaead) if you are coming, what food you will
bring, and whether you will join the walkers or the bikers.
Contact : Alan Toon 604-263-6268
CYCLE
Meet at the picnic site
at 10:00 am for an easy ride on paved roads and dykes, returning to
the Park for lunch. Contact leader by Friday if you will be
cycling.
Leader: Sharon
Annesley 778-294-9461
WALK Meet
at the picnic site at 10:00 am. for a stroll around the island.
Leader:
tba.
