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.
SEPTEMBER
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
HIKEElfin Lakes, Squamish This easy but long hike is 22km round trip to the lakes or 11km to Paul Ridge. Either one is an easy gradual upgrade on the summer access road. Lovely vistas and probably bears and blueberries from Heather Meadows onward. Meet at St. David's church at 8:30 for carpooling NOTE: This is a SATURDAYhike to avoid long weekend traffic.
Leaders Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
CYCLE RICHMOND LOOP Gather at Minoru Park on Granville Avenue which has plenty of parking, for a 10am start.
All flat terrain, mostly on cycle paths and designated roadways, 30 - 35 kms. We will join the Shell Road Trail, to # 5 Road and River Road to Brittania Shipyards Yards and The Cannery in Steveston Village. From Gary Point Park we will cycle a reverse Crabapple Trail route to Terra Nova and back to start point. Bring a lunch and lots of water. Signup by Thursday night.Leader: Isla Steele 604-273-1487
CYCLE RICHMOND LOOP Gather at Minoru Park on Granville Avenue which has plenty of parking, for a 10am start.
All flat terrain, mostly on cycle paths and designated roadways, 30 - 35 kms. We will join the Shell Road Trail, to # 5 Road and River Road to Brittania Shipyards Yards and The Cannery in Steveston Village. From Gary Point Park we will cycle a reverse Crabapple Trail route to Terra Nova and back to start point. Bring a lunch and lots of water. Signup by Thursday night.Leader: Isla Steele 604-273-1487
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
HIKE TBA
LEADER:Peter Phillips 604-732-4234
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21
SOCIAL 7 pm Metro Theatre - CLIFFHANGER by James Yaffe In this humorous 1980’s thriller, a mild mannered philosophy professor hits a colleague with the best of Socrates. This sets off a series of exciting twists as he and his wife try to hide the murder from the college police. Complications arise from a spying undergrad, who just wants a better grade! Mingling suspense and humour, this ingeniously plotted thriller follows all the unexpected twists and turns that result when a seemingly mild mannered professor of philosophy is driven to apparent murder to protect his reputation and career. Pathfinders will socialize afterwards, upstairs in the bar. 10 tickets have been reserved under “Pathfinders”. Cost is $19.00 each. Phone Metro Theatre at 604-266-7191 to book and pay.
Contact: Lori Miller, tolorimiller@shaw.ca or 604-873-1436
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
CYCLE WEST SIDE CIRCUIT Meet at 10 am at Balaclava and West 29th Ave. Ample parking and restrooms. Al will lead a slower paced approx 30 km ride down the Balaclava Bike Route to Southlands and the Fraser River, then to UBC/Wesbrook via SW Marine Drive, then via Spanish Banks to False Creek. Return via Arbutus Greenway and 37th Ave. About 90% paved. We go down the steep hills, up the easy grades. Bring lunch and drink. Contact Al by Thursday nite. Postponed if raining.Leader: Al Payne 604-738-1637 or alpayne@shaw.ca
CYCLE WEST SIDE CIRCUIT Meet at 10 am at Balaclava and West 29th Ave. Ample parking and restrooms. Al will lead a slower paced approx 30 km ride down the Balaclava Bike Route to Southlands and the Fraser River, then to UBC/Wesbrook via SW Marine Drive, then via Spanish Banks to False Creek. Return via Arbutus Greenway and 37th Ave. About 90% paved. We go down the steep hills, up the easy grades. Bring lunch and drink. Contact Al by Thursday nite. Postponed if raining.Leader: Al Payne 604-738-1637 or alpayne@shaw.ca
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
HIKE
Chain Lakes Loop Mount Baker, USA We have not hiked down in the Mount Baker area for a long time so why not come and join us for some fall colours and hopefully spectacular views of Mt. Baker. If we have two cars then we can leave one down by Bagley lakes before driving in the second vehicle up to Artists Point. Our hike (4 miles) will take us on a level trail around Table Mountain to a saddle where we will descend 300 feet to the first of the four Chain Lakes and we will have our lunch besides one of the lakes. Time then to continue the loop with a climb of 600 feet up to Herman’s saddle. From here we will descend through boulders, heather and waterfalls to the meadows surrounding Bagley Lakes and our car. If we only have one car then we will have to climb back up to Artists Point (another 900 feet and 2miles.) Meet at the ranger station (Glacier, USA.) Please remember there is no cell reception in this area.
Please remember for this trip you need to bring your passport and have medical insurance.
Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604 -855-3310
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
HIKE Destination to be announced
Leaders TBA
OCTOBER 2018
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 (Thanksgiving long weekend)
WALK
GREEN TIMBERS URBAN FOREST (Surrey) Today’s walk is due to the efforts of Green Timbers Heritage Society and will be two walks. The first will be 6km round followed by a second trail of 5.5km. For a description of the walk please see page 162 (79) of 109 Walks updated sixth edition. Meet at 9.30 and description of meeting place will be posted closer to the date.
Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13th
CYCLE CENTRAL PARK CIRCUITfrom Arbutus Corridor (32 Km) - Meet at 10:00 am at 17th and Arbutus Greenway (park on 17th east of Greenway.) - Arbutus Greenway to 37th, Ridgeway to Naniamo St. - Ridgeway to 46th, 46th and 45th to Central Park - Around the lakes in Central Park, McKay Ave. through Metrotown - Sousse Ave. to Deer Lake Park, Optional ride through park - Gilmour Way Urban Trail to Central Valley Parkway. Lunch at Italian Cultural Centre. CVT to 10th Ave, 10thAve. to Arbutus Greenway - Arbutus Greenway to 17th
CYCLE CENTRAL PARK CIRCUITfrom Arbutus Corridor (32 Km) - Meet at 10:00 am at 17th and Arbutus Greenway (park on 17th east of Greenway.) - Arbutus Greenway to 37th, Ridgeway to Naniamo St. - Ridgeway to 46th, 46th and 45th to Central Park - Around the lakes in Central Park, McKay Ave. through Metrotown - Sousse Ave. to Deer Lake Park, Optional ride through park - Gilmour Way Urban Trail to Central Valley Parkway. Lunch at Italian Cultural Centre. CVT to 10th Ave, 10thAve. to Arbutus Greenway - Arbutus Greenway to 17th
Sign up by Thursday nightLeader: Ian Cumming 604-221-1114 or ianc@ece.ubc.ca
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14
HIKE
East Flank Trail and part of the new Skywalk South This energetic trail – a new hike – leads to a gorgeous tarn and we will just explore part of it. This superbly built trail climbs northwest steepening as it passes over rocky outcrops. After 1 hour on Skywalk South the forest thins and snags are abundant. Soon colourful meadows of arctic lupine, mountain arnica, sitka valerian and subalpine dairsy are predominant and the glaciated crown of Rainbow Mountain comes into view. Passing a pond and crossing a brook, the trail gains elevation over increasingly rocky terrain. Beside a gorgeous tarn, 4km up Skywalk South we will have our lunch. Meet at St. David's Church at 8:30 for carpooling.
Leaders Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21
WALK
Fisherman’s Trail North Vancouver Today's walk will be 11.5km round trip through the Seymour River valley with views of Mount Seymour and Elsay and also Dog Mountain. Because of heavy rainfall we should see plenty of moss, old man’s beard and skunk cabbage. Apparently the one time muddy trail has been upgraded with sturdy bridges and boardwalks. Meet at 9.30 - directions as follows - leave Highway 1 Upper Levels Highway at the Capilano College exit (exit 22) and drive north on Lillooet Road through a cemetery. The public part of the road veers right to a parking lot just short of a turning circle and a gate barring access to the upper valley.
Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310
FRIDAY OCTOBER 26
SOCIAL
Pot Luck Dinner with a Halloween Theme. At the home of Muriel Groves, 1915 West 43rd Ave at 6:30 pm. Contact Lori and tell her what you would like to bring.
Contact: Lori Miller, tolorimiller@shaw.ca or 604-873-1436
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
CYCLE
POCO Trail Due to construction on part of the Poco trail, we might take a short detour through Riverview. The trip will be approximately 30 km ride following unpaved trails along the Pitt River to Partington Creek. October should be a good time for salmon viewing. Meet at Colony Farm parking lot which is accessed from Highway 7. Bring lunch. Contact your leader by Thursday evening for starting time.
Leader: Cliff Kelsey 604-941-2957
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
WALK
Deboville Slough/Pitt River trail We walk along the northern Deboville Slough trail to the Pitt River with hopes of viewing some wildlife. We will travel around the blueberry fields and down Oliver Road to Partington Creek where we hope to see spawning salmon. Then we walk down the road to the starting point. The trail is flat and takes about 3 hours to do. We may choose to divert to Minnikhada Lodge and/or Hyde Creek depending on the weather. Let Cliff know by Friday if you are interested or want more information.
LEADER:Cliff Kelsey 604-941-2957JAN FINCH 604-266-0158
NOVEMBER 2018
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
HIKE TBA
LEADER:Trudy Vanderburg
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11(Remembrance Day)
WALKLynn Canyon Bridge LoopThis loop trail passes over a suspension bridge and wanders through the forests by the Lynn river for about 7 km. Good for a poor weather hike. Meet at the Ecology centre parking lot at 9:30. Walking poles and good waterproof boots advised.
Leaders Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (Remembrance Day)
WALK
Lynn Canyon Bridge Loop This loop trail passes over a suspension bridge and wanders through the forests by the Lynn river for about 7 km. Good for a poor weather hike. Meet at the Ecology centre parking lot at 9:30. Walking poles and good waterproof boots advised.
Leaders Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16
SOCIAL
7 at Metro Theatre - BUSYBODY by Jack Popplewell
This busybody is a chatterbox too and thinks herself a sleuth to boot. When office cleaner Lily Piper’s work is interrupted by her discovery of a body, she’s determined to solve the murder, even when the body disappears. The wise-cracking Ms. Piper drives her ex-beau, the police superintendent absolutely crazy in the process. As always, Pathfinders will socialize afterwards, upstairs in the bar. 10 tickets have been reserved under “Pathfinders”. Cost is $19.00 each. Phone Metro Theatre at 604-266-7191 to book and pay.
Contact: Ann Reiner at, annreiner@shaw.ca or 604-448-9036
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18
HIKE/WALK
Hike Alice Lake Park – Four Lakes Trail Squamish
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 25
HIKE TBA
LEADER: TBA
