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.
WHERE AN EVENT IS LABELLED TBA OR HAS NO LEADER ASSIGNED, THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO STEP IN TO ORGANISE SOMETHING ON THE DAY, OR TO LEAD THE PLANNED HIKE.
CONTACT ANYONE ON THE EXECUTIVE TO FIND OUT HOW TO DO IT.
CONTACT ANYONE ON THE EXECUTIVE TO FIND OUT HOW TO DO IT.
JUNE 2019
FRIDAY, June ? NOON - This will be a last minute noticeSOCIAL: Granville Island JazzEnjoy an afternoon of Jazz at Gr. Is. Meet at the Public Market outside stage at noon and then wander over to Performance Works for some free jazz. Once I’ve had a chance to listen to some of the artists that are playing, I will let you know the day. I could use some help on this if anyone wants to go online and listen to some of the performers that are playing at Gr. Is. from June 21 – 30. Contact - Lori Miller 604-873-1436 tolorimiller@shaw.ca
Please contact Lori or Ann with any Social Ideas that you have.Go To:Coastal Jazz & Blues Society | TD Vancouver International Jazz Festivalhttps://www.coastaljazz.ca/ Once here, click on Festival Guide.
Another Social for the summer could be: Vancouver Police Museum - Explore notorious crimes and cold cases. Real evidence, real stories, real crimes. The Vancouver Police Museum | An Arresting Experience!
Another Social for the summer could be: Vancouver Police Museum - Explore notorious crimes and cold cases. Real evidence, real stories, real crimes. The Vancouver Police Museum | An Arresting Experience!
Sunday, June 2nd 1 - 2 pm Lazy Jacks open Shanty session and music jam at the Hastings Mill Museum 1575 Alma St. Lazy Jacks host the shanty session from 1–2 pm, (all hands welcome! Lead your favorite or join on the chorus), Doug Sherlock leads the old-time fiddle tunes (and other instruments) session from 2-4 pm. Admission by donation to the museum. And the museum has recently updated its website, too, with some interesting events scheduled over the summer. Hoist the sails! Did you know that superstitious sailors thought that Sunday was the luckiest day to begin the voyage?
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Sunday, June 2
HIKE MOUNT GARDNER (Bowen Island)
A vigorous hike led by someone who has timed every step. This is important to allow for coffee and tea after arriving on the island, and pub time and/or an icecream before the departing late afternoon ferries. Great views over Howe Sound but don’t get lost on the way down. Distance 10 km and 500 m elevation gain. Phone leader for details of ferry and meeting place.
Leader:
SUNDAY June 2nd
CYCLE POINT ROBERTS
Easy bike ride around the perimeter roads of Point Roberts approx 25k.Bring passport and a picnic lunch. Meet at Diefenbaker Park, 5579 First Street, Tsawwassen at 10:00 am. Call by Saturday evening to confirm and for directions to Diefenbaker Park.
Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257
CYCLE POINT ROBERTS
Easy bike ride around the perimeter roads of Point Roberts approx 25k.Bring passport and a picnic lunch. Meet at Diefenbaker Park, 5579 First Street, Tsawwassen at 10:00 am. Call by Saturday evening to confirm and for directions to Diefenbaker Park.
Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257
SATURDAY JUNE 8
PITT RIVER GREENWAY
28 km good quality traffic free, unpaved dyke surface along Fraser, Pitt, and Alouette Rivers. Quiet, scenic country farmland. No hills. Easy pace. Bring lunch and drink. No coffee shops or pubs unless after the ride. Park and start at 10 am at Harris Landing at the south end of Harris Road. To get there by car, from the Lougheed Highway (Hwy 7) east of the Pitt River Bridge, turn south on Harris Road and drive to its end at the Fraser River dyke.
Leader: Al Payne 604-738-1637 or alpayne@shaw.ca
PITT RIVER GREENWAY
28 km good quality traffic free, unpaved dyke surface along Fraser, Pitt, and Alouette Rivers. Quiet, scenic country farmland. No hills. Easy pace. Bring lunch and drink. No coffee shops or pubs unless after the ride. Park and start at 10 am at Harris Landing at the south end of Harris Road. To get there by car, from the Lougheed Highway (Hwy 7) east of the Pitt River Bridge, turn south on Harris Road and drive to its end at the Fraser River dyke.
Leader: Al Payne 604-738-1637 or alpayne@shaw.ca
Sunday, June 9
HIKE BLACK MOUNTAIN (Cypress)
This is a short steep climb up to Cabin Lake where we have the option to continue out to Eagle Bluffs or enjoy the views, have lunch and come back to the parking lot. Meet at the downhill ski area of Cypress Mountain
Leader:
Sunday, June 16
HIKE: Othello Tunnels and Hope Nicola Loop
8 km not much elevation gain. Approximately 3 hours Description: Pioneers used this route to transport supplies between the Interior and the Coast. Great views overlook the Coquihalla River, crashing waterfalls and historic railway tunnels. If meeting at the tunnels, turn onto Tunnels Rd. and park in lot. The trail loops back to Tunnels Rd. Phone leaders for timing and meeting point.
Sunday, June 23
HIKE GARIBALDI LAKE (Whistler area)
A long steady upward elevation gain will result in views of pristine Garibaldi Lake surrounding mountains and glaciers. Always worth the hike at any time of year. Elevation gain 610 metres Distance 18 km Time 6 hours
Leader
Sunday June 23rd
Cycle from Richmond Nature Park-Burnaby Foreshore Park
Meet in the parking lot at Richmond Nature Park on Westminster Highway at 10 AM. Approximately 25 k easy ride though Richmond, across the Canada Line Bridge and onto Burnaby Foreshore Park were we will have lunch at Romer's Burger Bar or bring lunch.
Call David Parsk by Friday if you are coming at 604-929-1257
Call David Parsk by Friday if you are coming at 604-929-1257
Sunday, June 30
HIKE HIGH FALLS (Squamish area)
After a steep beginning, this scenic hike 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 8:15 or Squamish Adventure Centre at north end of Squamish at 9:00
Leader:
JULY 2019
MONDAY, July 1
HIKE. JANET'S CHOICE
Probably local.
Call the leader by june 24 to express your interest.
Leader. Janet Harris (604) 988-3778 janetharris@shaw.ca
SATURDAY JULY 6
SOCIAL: BARD ON THE BEACH –The Taming of the Shrew - Matinee- 2 pm --
The 2007 ‘spaghetti western’ version of The Taming of the Shrew – one of Bard’s most beloved productions – is the inspiration behind this hilarious Wild-West love story, where two fierce kindred spirits finally meet their match in each other. Petruchio, the sharpest-shooting cowboy in the West meets Kate, the prickliest gal in Padua, and their throw-down contest of wills and wits will leave you laughing out loud as they bicker and battle their way towards a splendid love. This is followed by Bard on the Barbie – a barbecue at Margaret and John’s house, 4014 West 29 th 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 annreiner@shaw.ca
Sunday, July 7
HIKE STAWAMUS CHIEF (SOUTH PEAK) (Squamish area)
As cardio training hike this one also provides spectacular views over Howe Sound and Squamish Valley. If you are afraid of heights and walking on sloping granite rocks this one is not for you. Distance: 7km Elevation gain: 500m Time: 3 – 4 hours
Meet at Chieftain Parking lot
Leaders:
Friday, July 12
HIKE BUNTZEN LAKE TO SASAMAT RETURN.
A good low level hike for any time of year. Start from the south end of Buntzen Lake and circle Sasamat Lake. Distance 11km elevation gain 300m.Meet at the Buntzen Lake parking lot at 9.30am.
Leaders. Doug and Sandra Farenholtz. 1 604 855 3310 sandrafarenholtz@gmail.com
Sunday, July 14th
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 Steele604-273-1487 steele71@telus.net
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 Steele604-273-1487 steele71@telus.net
Sunday, July 21
HIKE HANNEGAN PASS (Mount Baker)
Another great hike near Mount Baker. Distance 8 miles, Elevation 2000 feet. Meet at ranger station at 9:30 BRING PASSPORTS AND MEDICAL INSURANCE
Leader:
Sunday, July 28
HIKE ILLAL MEADOWS (Coquihalla)
This trip involves a long steady upward hike but has rewards of small tarns, alpine flowers, and incredible views. Much of the walk is along ridges to get to the meadow so if there is snow it should not delay us. Distance 10 kilometres round trip, elevation gain is 600 metres with a high point of 1870 metres - Time 6 hours.
Meet at Whatcom Tims’ for 8:00 departure
Leader
Sunday July 28th
Bike Ride TBD
Bike Ride TBD
July 29- August 1 Monday-Thursday
Cycle: Lochside Trail & Galloping Goose
Ride from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal along the Lochside trail and Galloping Goose approx 47k, stop at a winnery for lunch along the way. Stay @ Royal Roads University $45 per night for dorm room $60 for double rooms (phone number 1-877-778-6227). Tuesday we will ride to Goldstream Park. Wednesday cycle to Victoria pub crawl, Irish Times Pub and others on Government St.
If interested please let Patsy or Isla ASAP. Patsy @ 604-734-0162 convil@telus.net or Isla 604-273-1487 or steele71@telus.net
Cycle: Lochside Trail & Galloping Goose
Ride from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal along the Lochside trail and Galloping Goose approx 47k, stop at a winnery for lunch along the way. Stay @ Royal Roads University $45 per night for dorm room $60 for double rooms (phone number 1-877-778-6227). Tuesday we will ride to Goldstream Park. Wednesday cycle to Victoria pub crawl, Irish Times Pub and others on Government St.
If interested please let Patsy or Isla ASAP. Patsy @ 604-734-0162 convil@telus.net or Isla 604-273-1487 or steele71@telus.net
Sunday, August 4
HIKE EXCELSIOR PASS (Mount Baker)
A beautiful walk up Excelsior Ridge with exceptional meadows and views of Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan, and the Border Peaks. Elevation 450 metres Distance 10 km Time 4.5 hours. Meet at Glacier Ranger Station at 9:00am. We’ll carpool from there ($5/car at trailheads). PASSPORT AND HEALTH INSURANCE.
Leader:
MONDAY, August 5
HIKE. JANET'S CHOICE.
Probably local. Call the leader by june 24 to express your interest.
Leader. Janet Harris (604) 988-3778 janetharris@shaw.ca
SATURDAY AUGUST 10
SEMIAHMOO PENINSULA (South Surrey) Includes Semiahmoo Trail, Nicomekl Greenway, Crescent Beach, Blackie Spit and Elgin Heritage Park.
25 km paved roads and unpaved trails, a few hills. Easy pace. Bring lunch and drink or purchase at Crescent Beach, where we will have lunch. 10 am start. To get to the start by car, from Highway 99. take the exit for Crescent Beach. Immediately after crossing the bridge over the Nickomekl River, park on the right hand side at Nikomekl Heritage Park.
Confirm by Thursday
Leader: Al Payne 604-738-1637
Sunday, August 11
HIKE THREE BROTHERS (Manning Park)
A long trip but much of it is easy graded walk through fantastic alpine flowers and meadows. Climb the first brother (the tallest) for a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains and the little brothers. Elevation gain 320 metres, Distance 21 km and time 7 hours.
Meet at Whatcom road Tim’s
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Friday, August 16
SOCIAL: Dinner and games 4:30pm
131 Water Kitchen & Bar.
Arrive at 4:30 pm for some appies (or have an early dinner) with a beverage of your choice. It’s “Happy Hour” until 6 p.m. They have all sorts of games we can play and when we’ve had enough of the games, food and drinks, we can go for a walk to Canada Place and check out the Cruise Ships or wander somewhere else. Contact - Lori Miller 604-873-1436 tolorimiller@shaw.ca
Saturday August 17/2019
LOOK AROUND LYNDEN USA
Meet at Peace Arch Crossing Parking Lot at 9.45am. for 10am start. Washrooms are in the park on the Canadian side.
Cross the Border on bikes after US clearance. Bring your Passport and Medical Insurance, Lunch and Water etc.
Just before Lynden at the Northwest Fair Grounds we will watch the free colorful Draught Horse Plowing Competitons at 12.00pm. Distance approx: 54 kms flat. Confirm by Thursday August 15/19
Leader: Isla Steele 604 273-1487steele71@telus.net
Sunday, August 18
HIKE CHEAKAMUS CANYON.
An old favourite for any time of year. Easy hiking at a low level. Dramatic views of the Tantalus Range and Cheakamus Canyon railway. Meet at St. David’s church at 8.30am. Call by Friday night.
Leader:
Sunday AUG 25th TBD
Bike Ride
Thursday, August 29
HIKE SKYLINE DIVIDE (Mount Baker)
The best short hike on Mount Baker. Distance 6 miles Elevation gain 1700 ft. Meet at the Galcier Park Ranger Station at 0900. BRING PASSPORTS AND HEALTH INSURANCE.
Leaders: Doug and Sandra Farenholtz. 1 604 855 3310 sandrafarenholtz@gmail.com
Monday, Sept 1
HIKE JUG ISLAND AND ADMIRALTY POINT TRAIL
These two trails are in the Belcarra Regional Park Jug Island trail is an inland northward trail while Admiralty Point trail goes along Indian Arm by the water. Distance: 5.5 km round trip. Elevation gain: minimal Time: 4.5 hours
Meet at picnic area of Belcarra Park
