JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 2017

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
  
  
  
  
  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 ahead) 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
  
  SATURDAY JUNE 10th
  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 Thursday night to confirm.
  Leader: Isla Steele 604-273-1487 steele71@telus.net
  
  SUNDAY JUNE 11
  HIKE 
  CAL-CHEAK CAMPGROUND TO BRANDYWINE FALLS A wander on an easy path over sturdy bridges and past basalt sugar cubes to see Brandywine Falls at it largest flow (May this year has had twice as much rain/snow as usual). One way 6 km so we may do it as a return trip to get more distance or return via the Bungee Jump bridge to have a new trail. Meet at St. David’s Church at 9:00
  Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Trudy 604-734-9391
  

  

  SATURDAY JUNE 17
  CYCLE POCO TRAIL Meet at 10 am at Gillnetter Pub, Mary Hill Bypass at Pitt River Road. This very attractive 26 km loop circuit is mostly good quality unpaved flat trail, and includes Colony Farm, Coquitlam River, De Bouville Slough, and the Pitt River. Bring lunch and drink. No coffee shops. Ride ends at 

  pub. Contact Al by Friday night. Postponed if raining. Leader: Al Payne 604-738-1637 or alpayne@shaw.ca

  
  

  
  

  SUNDAY JUNE18
  HIKE 

  CHEAKAMUS CANYON (Squamish area) An easy hike all the way to the end of Cheakamus Canyon and back. Eat lunch while watch the raging river and perhaps see the CN Rail train wind its way through the Canyon. Distance is 12 km round trip. Minimal elevation gain, time 4 hours. Meet at St. David’s Church at 9:00
  Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951

  
  

  
  

  THURSDAY JUNE 22- MONDAY JUNE 26

  CYCLE 

  LOCHSIDE TRAIL & GALLOPING GOOSE
  Ride from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal along the Lochside trail and Galloping Goose approx 47km.
  Thursday & Friday nights stay @ Royal Roads University, Next day we will ride to the end of the Galloping Goose trail. Saturday we will ride to Victoria and stay 2 nights @ UVic.
  Single Dorm rooms at both universities are approx $55. Double rooms $69.per night. Winery stop on the first day-Jazz Fest in Victoria. If interested please let Patsy or Isla know ASAP.
  Leaders- Patsy McConville 604-734-0162 convil@telus.net
  Isla Steele- 604-273-1487 steele71@telus.net

  
  

  
  

  SUNDAY JUNE 25
  HIKE 

  MARION AND PHYLLIS LAKES (Squamish area) Views across Howe Sound and wonderful misty rushing water in the spring and early summer time. There are small lakes to sit beside for lunch. Round trip 16 km on a logging road to Marion Lake. Elevation gain: 460 m Time: 5 hours Meet at St. David’s Church at 9:00
  Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391

  
  

  
  

  FRIDAY JUNE 30
  SOCIAL

   JAZZ FESTIVAL AT GRANVILLE ISLAND. Meet at 11:45 am at The Market Stage to listen to Christopher Fraser Trio Then have a picnic lunch, 1 pm - 2:00 pm. (spot to be determined). 2:15 pm meet at Performance Works to hear Tony Wilson Guitarist/Composer with other performers.
  Another suggestion: Buy a ticket $25.00 to for the 9 pm performance at Performance Works.
  Meet for dinner at 7 pm at a venue to be decided on the island and have a relaxing dinner from 7 - 8:30 and then wander to Performance Works for the 9 pm performance of GYPSOPHILA. Contact Lori Miller for more information about these performers and let her know which one or ones you prefer.
  Contact tolorimiller@shaw.ca

  
  

  JULY 2017
  

  
  

  Saturday July 1 - Canada 150 celebration in Richmond, Granville Island , elsewhere.

  
  

  MONDAY JULY 3
  HIKE 

  LAVA LOOP TRAIL Hike an easy but pretty trail of about 9 km that starts at Brandywine Falls. The hike may be followed by a swim in Brohm or Alice Lake if it is warm enough. Meet at St. David’s Church at 9:00
  Leaders: Tony Keen and Aileen Stalker 604-734-9391

  
  

  
  

  SUNDAY JULY 9
  HIKE 

  DEWDNEY TRAIL (Manning Park) This is a new hike for many – through tall forests and on a historic trail to Dry Lake (7 km round trip)and beyond. We can hike as far as we want to go and return the same way. Edgar Dewdney constructed this heritage trail in 1860 on the request of Governor Douglas. This trail was originally called “Mule Road to the Similkameen” and later known as the “Canyon Trail”. Meet at Whatcom at 8:30
  Leaders: Tony Keen and Aileen Stalker 604-734-9391

  

  SUNDAY JULY 9th
  CYCLE 

  POINT ROBERTS Easy bike ride around the perimeter roads of Point Roberts approx 25k. Bring passport, medical insurnace and a picnic lunch. Meet at Diefenbaker Park, 5579 First Street, Tsawwassen at 10:00 am. Call by Friday evening to confirm and for directions to Diefenbaker Park.
  Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257

  
  

  SATURDAY JULY 15
  SOCIAL Bard On THE Beach – Much Ado About Nothing - Matinee- 2 pm
  Followed by Bard on the Barbie – a barbecue at Margaret and John’s house, 4014 West 29th Ave. Book your own ticket at Bard on the Beach, 604-739-0559 (www.bardonbeach.org). We recommend doing this early as tickets sell out quickly for matinees. Pathfinders 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 BYOB plus sides or dessert, burgers and buns provided.
  Contact : Ann Reiner 604-448-9036

  
  

  SUNDAY JULY 16
  HIKE 

  BEAR LAKE (Harrison Hotsprings) This is a new hike that is about 11 km round trip. Follow old logging roads for about 5km and have a beautiful view of Harrison Lake. Add another 300 metres to get to Bear Lake. Enjoy a swim and relaxing end to the day in the Harrison Hotsprings. Call leader for meeting place and time.
  Leader: Trudie Vanderburg 604-263-4174

  
  

  SUNDAY JULY 23
  HIKE 

  CHANCE CREEK BRIDGE TO PINECREST LOOP This trail uses both new and old BC Hydro roads and is also part of the Sea to Sky Pinecrest to Chance Creek bicycle hiking route. It can be done as a loop trip of about 12 km or one way with pick up at the end by Chance Creek (about 7 km.) While parts of the trail are in open areas under the hydro right of way, other parts are through deciduous forest and by small ponds and lakes. Walk on the rolling terrain on a sunny day and finish with a swim in lovely Lucille Lake . Meet at St. David’s Church for carpool at 8:30.
  Leader: Peter Phillips 604-732-4234

  
  

  
  

  SUNDAY JULY 30
  HIKE 

  MOUNT FROMME (North shore) Fine views over the north shore mountains and Lynn Valley with a round trip of 15 km. Distance 15 km round trip 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.
  Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822

  
  

  SUNDAY JULY 30th
  CYCLE 

  FORT LANGLEY - this is approximately a 30 km ride, mostly flat with a couple of gentle hills. We will meet at Fort Langley, 23433 Mavis Ave, Langley ( parking lot or on stree) at 10:00. Bring a picnic lunch for a stop by the river at Glen Valley Park. Contact leader by Friday if you plan to attend.
  Leader: Sharon Annesley 778-294-9461 or s_annesley@yahoocom

  
  

  
  

  JULY 31- AUGUST 5 day hikes in Mount Rainier area Camping – make your own reservations

  
  

  AUGUST 2017
  

  
  

  SUNDAY AUGUST 6th
  CYCLE 

  MOUNT SEYMOUR DEMONSTRATION FORREST A 24 kilometer ride on a paved scenic road with considerable elevation change. The last 2 Km. meanders though old growth forest to a fish hatchery. From there a small distance to a look out over the Seymour Dam where we will have lunch. Meet at 10 AM. To get there take exit 22A Lillooet Road off the highway and go all the way to the parking lot at the end. Call David by Friday to confirm.
  Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257

  

  MONDAY AUGUST 7 (LONG WEEKEND)
  HIKE 
  3 CHOP TRAIL to DEEP COVE LOOKOUT Close to home in the Mt. Seymour Woods. Guaranteed you will see lots of trees and then a view from a giant granite rock. Meet at Parking Lot on Indian River Road Mt. Seymour at 09.00 Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822
  
  SUNDAY AUGUST 13
  HIKE 
  SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM BUNTZEN TO SASAMAT LAKE This variation on the Buntzen Sasamat crossover takes you through woods and forests from one lake to another. It is about 11-12 k - 4hs hiking time up and down both ways, with the possibility of shortening the hike by having a car at each end..
  Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951
  
  
  TUESDAY AUGUST 15, 16, 17 MIDWEEK Tues – Thurs
  HIKE IN THE COQUIHALLA AREA Camp for 3 nights and do day hikes - Palmer’s Pond, HBC trail to Horsecamp, Illal Meadows. Contact leaders by preceding mid-week for times and food arrangements. Your own tenting accommodation needed.
  Leaders: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 604-855-3310
  
  SUNDAY AUGUST 20
  HIKE 
  MOUNT GARDNER An old favourite using well worn Alan Toon maps will take us through woods to the top of Mount Gardner and views in every direction. Follow this by a time in the pub and a race for the ferry and you will have a perfect day.
  Leader: Peter Phillips 604-732-4234
  
  
  SUNDAY AUGUST 20th
  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
  
  FRIDAY AUGUST 25
  SOCIAL 
  KINO CAFE at 3456 Cambie St., 8.00 pm. Let’s gather at this favorite spot with a stage for flamenco dancing and music.
  Contact Lori Miller tolorimiller@shaw.ca.
  
  SATURDAY AUG 26
  CYCLE 
  WEST SIDE CIRCUIT Meet at 9:30 am at Balaclava Park, corner of Balaclava and West 29th Avenue (washrooms and ample free street parking). Al will lead a 30 km slow-paced ride with some gentle hills. All paved except Spanish Banks to Jericho Beach. We will cycle to UBC (coffee break) then down Marine Drive to
  Spanish Banks and Kitsilano (bring your lunch). The ride will include the newly paved section of the Arbutus Greenway (former railway) from Sixth and Fir to 37th Ave. Contact Al by Friday night. Postponed if raining.
  Leader: Al Payne 604-738-1637 or alpayne@shaw.ca
  
  SUNDAY AUGUST 27
  HIKE 
  PARKHURST GHOST TOWN WHISTLER After finding the elusive ghost town, stay over Sunday night at Tyrol lodge for those who wish. Rumour has it that the property above Green Lake in this area has been purchased for development so come do this hike now while the woods are wild. Make your own bookings for a room using Aileen Stalker as a Swiss Club reference.
  Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391