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.
AGM.
THURSDAY DEC 5 at 1100
LANGARA GARDENS SOCIAL LOUNGE
721 WEST 57TH AVE.
Speaker: Michael Allen, the Whistler Bear Man
SEPTEMBER
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7 th
Cycle: 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
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12
HIKE: Goat Mountain (Mt. Baker) This is a relatively easy hike with an elevation gain of 1500 ft over 4km (round trip 8km) and our lunch spot has wonderful views of the valley below and Mt. Baker and Shuksan across the valley. The trail starts in the forest but then enters heather meadows and maybe even some late huckleberries.
Meet at the ranger station in Glacier at 9.30am – remember this is a hike in the US so have medical insurance, passport (or a Nexus card if you want a ride with someone who has a card). There is no cell reception in Glacier.
Your leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1.604.855.3310
Sunday September, 15
CYCLE; LADNER TO WESTHAM ISLAND
Easy all flat ride about 20+ k. from Ladner to Westham Island along River Road and onto Reifels Bird Sanctuary. Visits to Herb farm and Winnery. Bring lunch. Meet at 10AM at Speed's Pub 4943 Chisholm Street where there is ample parking.Call David Parsk 604-929-1257 by Friday to confirm and driving instructions.
THURSDAY SEPT 19, 2019
CYCLE : SIDNEY, LOCHSIDE, PAT BAY, AND CIRCUMCYCLE OF VICTORIA AIRPORT.Meet on the 9 am ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, free for seniors, $2 for bikes. At Tsawwassen enter with the foot passengers. At Swartz Bay, watch for signage to the cycle entrance. Ticket sales end 10 minutes before sailing time. If driving to Tsawwassen, it is best to carpool and share driving and parking costs ($17 for 24 hours in long term lot). These costs can be avoided by taking skytrain and bus. Ask Patsy McConville how it is done.
37 kms, easy pace, all paved, no steep hills. Nice stops at hidden gems, such as Tsehum Harbour, Roberts Bay, the Lost Airmen of the Empire sculptural memorial, and BC Aviation Museum. Bring lunch and drink for lunch at Tulista Park on Lochside south of Sidney. We can finish and eat at the Stonehouse Pub at Canoe Cove, close to the ferry terminal, or eat on the ferry. Ferries leave for Tsawwassen hourly on the hour, so we can be flexible, but we will plan on the 5 pm ferry departure. Advise Al by Wednesday eve latest to confirm and to arrange carpooling. Postponed if rain. Jointly with the Brockcycle gang.LEADER: AL PAYNE 604 738 1637 alpayne@shaw.ca
Cycle: 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
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12
HIKE: Goat Mountain (Mt. Baker) This is a relatively easy hike with an elevation gain of 1500 ft over 4km (round trip 8km) and our lunch spot has wonderful views of the valley below and Mt. Baker and Shuksan across the valley. The trail starts in the forest but then enters heather meadows and maybe even some late huckleberries.
Meet at the ranger station in Glacier at 9.30am – remember this is a hike in the US so have medical insurance, passport (or a Nexus card if you want a ride with someone who has a card). There is no cell reception in Glacier.
Your leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1.604.855.3310
Sunday September, 15
CYCLE; LADNER TO WESTHAM ISLAND
Easy all flat ride about 20+ k. from Ladner to Westham Island along River Road and onto Reifels Bird Sanctuary. Visits to Herb farm and Winnery. Bring lunch. Meet at 10AM at Speed's Pub 4943 Chisholm Street where there is ample parking.Call David Parsk 604-929-1257 by Friday to confirm and driving instructions.
THURSDAY SEPT 19, 2019
CYCLE : SIDNEY, LOCHSIDE, PAT BAY, AND CIRCUMCYCLE OF VICTORIA AIRPORT.Meet on the 9 am ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, free for seniors, $2 for bikes. At Tsawwassen enter with the foot passengers. At Swartz Bay, watch for signage to the cycle entrance. Ticket sales end 10 minutes before sailing time. If driving to Tsawwassen, it is best to carpool and share driving and parking costs ($17 for 24 hours in long term lot). These costs can be avoided by taking skytrain and bus. Ask Patsy McConville how it is done.
37 kms, easy pace, all paved, no steep hills. Nice stops at hidden gems, such as Tsehum Harbour, Roberts Bay, the Lost Airmen of the Empire sculptural memorial, and BC Aviation Museum. Bring lunch and drink for lunch at Tulista Park on Lochside south of Sidney. We can finish and eat at the Stonehouse Pub at Canoe Cove, close to the ferry terminal, or eat on the ferry. Ferries leave for Tsawwassen hourly on the hour, so we can be flexible, but we will plan on the 5 pm ferry departure. Advise Al by Wednesday eve latest to confirm and to arrange carpooling. Postponed if rain. Jointly with the Brockcycle gang.LEADER: AL PAYNE 604 738 1637 alpayne@shaw.ca
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20
SOCIAL Enjoy a fun evening out at Kino Café: Flamenco dancing from 8:30 - 11 pm.
Meet at 8:45. We can order snacks from their menu or, if you prefer, we can go for Thai dinner on Main Street at 6:30 pm and then Kino at 8:30 pm. Please let Ann know if you prefer to come for dinner or meet for snacks and show only.
Contact: Ann Reiner annreiner@shaw.ca or 604-448-9036
Saturday, September 21st
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 Sept 22 and/or Monday Sept 23
WHISTLER IN THE FALL
Enjoy uncertainty? Enjoy heights, tall trees and babbling brooks? Want to meet foraging bears needing food for their winter hibernation? All of these await you on hikes at Whistler in the fall. Come for one or both of the hikes.
Depending on the weather, on one day after riding the base gondola and the Peak to Peak gondola, a hike will go on the Blackcomb trails with 360 degree vistas and moderately easy walking. On the other day we can go to the Ancient Cedars or Loggers Lake or the Green Lake Parkhurst Ghost town.
Contact leaders close to the hike times to find out specific /possible/weather forecast dependent itinerary and where to meet. Participants will need to arrange their own rides and accommodation (if
doing both hikes) since leaders will be staying over and taking (non-Pathfinder) friends or family in their car.
Leaders Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
CYCLE: Central Park/Fraser River Circuit from Arbutus Corridor
(34 km return from 17th, 30 km return from 37th, some hills, some gravel)
Meet at 10:00 am at 17th and Arbutus Greenway (can park on 17th, east of Greenway) South on Arbutus Greenway to 37th, (optional meeting at 37th and Arbutus) East on 37th to Ontario, south on Ontario to 45th bike route
SOCIAL Enjoy a fun evening out at Kino Café: Flamenco dancing from 8:30 - 11 pm.
Meet at 8:45. We can order snacks from their menu or, if you prefer, we can go for Thai dinner on Main Street at 6:30 pm and then Kino at 8:30 pm. Please let Ann know if you prefer to come for dinner or meet for snacks and show only.
Contact: Ann Reiner annreiner@shaw.ca or 604-448-9036
Saturday, September 21st
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 Sept 22 and/or Monday Sept 23
WHISTLER IN THE FALL
Enjoy uncertainty? Enjoy heights, tall trees and babbling brooks? Want to meet foraging bears needing food for their winter hibernation? All of these await you on hikes at Whistler in the fall. Come for one or both of the hikes.
Depending on the weather, on one day after riding the base gondola and the Peak to Peak gondola, a hike will go on the Blackcomb trails with 360 degree vistas and moderately easy walking. On the other day we can go to the Ancient Cedars or Loggers Lake or the Green Lake Parkhurst Ghost town.
Contact leaders close to the hike times to find out specific /possible/weather forecast dependent itinerary and where to meet. Participants will need to arrange their own rides and accommodation (if
doing both hikes) since leaders will be staying over and taking (non-Pathfinder) friends or family in their car.
Leaders Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
OCTOBER 2019
Saturday October 5thCYCLE: Central Park/Fraser River Circuit from Arbutus Corridor
(34 km return from 17th, 30 km return from 37th, some hills, some gravel)
Meet at 10:00 am at 17th and Arbutus Greenway (can park on 17th, east of Greenway) South on Arbutus Greenway to 37th, (optional meeting at 37th and Arbutus) East on 37th to Ontario, south on Ontario to 45th bike route
East on 45th Ave to Central Park, Burnaby (some minor jogs)
Around the lakes in Central Park, exit park to southeast
Through Oceanview Cemetery and exit on Patterson Street.
Down long hill on Patterson Bike Route, cross Marine Drive at lights. Pick up Glenlyon Urban Trail south, including overpass on Marine Way. Down to Fraser River and head west (some detours for construction) Lunch at Romers Burger Bar on Fraser River
Continue west on Fraser foreshore trails, then west on Kent Ave.
North on Heather St. to 67th Bike Route
West on 67th to Arbutus Greenway, north to starting point.
Sign up by Thursday nightLeader: Ian Cumming 778-878-4623 orianc@ece.ubc.ca
SUNDAY OCTOBER 6
HIKE: Chadsey Lake (Sumas Mountain) Abbotsford.
This is a moderate hike that the club has not done for many years. We were there just recently so we know the trail is in good shape. It is 10 km round trip and the trail rises (2,000ft) through a beautiful forest ending at the lake where we can have our lunch.
Meet at Tim Horton’s (Whatcom Rd exit) Hwy 1 Abbotsford at 9.15am Your leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1.604.855.3310
FRIDAY OCTOBER 11.
SOCIAL...Metro Theatre 7 pm – COMEDY OF TENORS. If you’re a fan of risqué farces, and enjoy live theatre silliness of all kinds, do see this play by Ken Ludwig
It’s 1937 in a Paris hotel suite; four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends and a soccer stadium filled with exuberant fans. What could possibly to wrong? Producer Harry Saunders has to try and keep his star tenor, Tito Morelli and his hot-headed wife Maria, from causing chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride full of mistaken identities and hijinks of operatic proportions!
10 tickets have been reserved under “Pathfinders”.
Phone Metro Theatre at 604-266-7191 to book and pay.Contact: Lori Miller, tolorimiller@shaw.ca or 604-873-1436 and let her know if you are going.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 20
WALK: Aldergrove Lake Regional Park (Langley)
Hopefully, this will be a lovely fall day for an 8 km walk through the park. For a description read the 109 walks in BC’s lower mainland book page 170. To reach the park entrance drive east on Hwy 1
and exit 73 -264th street and drive south to 8th avenue where you turn left and go to the 4 way stop at 272 Street. The park entrance is 200 meters ahead on your right. Follow the park road down to the bottom of the hill where there is a large parking area. Meet at the above parking area at 10.00amYour leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1.604.855.3310
Around the lakes in Central Park, exit park to southeast
Through Oceanview Cemetery and exit on Patterson Street.
Down long hill on Patterson Bike Route, cross Marine Drive at lights. Pick up Glenlyon Urban Trail south, including overpass on Marine Way. Down to Fraser River and head west (some detours for construction) Lunch at Romers Burger Bar on Fraser River
Continue west on Fraser foreshore trails, then west on Kent Ave.
North on Heather St. to 67th Bike Route
West on 67th to Arbutus Greenway, north to starting point.
Sign up by Thursday nightLeader: Ian Cumming 778-878-4623 orianc@ece.ubc.ca
SUNDAY OCTOBER 6
HIKE: Chadsey Lake (Sumas Mountain) Abbotsford.
This is a moderate hike that the club has not done for many years. We were there just recently so we know the trail is in good shape. It is 10 km round trip and the trail rises (2,000ft) through a beautiful forest ending at the lake where we can have our lunch.
Meet at Tim Horton’s (Whatcom Rd exit) Hwy 1 Abbotsford at 9.15am Your leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1.604.855.3310
FRIDAY OCTOBER 11.
SOCIAL...Metro Theatre 7 pm – COMEDY OF TENORS. If you’re a fan of risqué farces, and enjoy live theatre silliness of all kinds, do see this play by Ken Ludwig
It’s 1937 in a Paris hotel suite; four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends and a soccer stadium filled with exuberant fans. What could possibly to wrong? Producer Harry Saunders has to try and keep his star tenor, Tito Morelli and his hot-headed wife Maria, from causing chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride full of mistaken identities and hijinks of operatic proportions!
10 tickets have been reserved under “Pathfinders”.
Phone Metro Theatre at 604-266-7191 to book and pay.Contact: Lori Miller, tolorimiller@shaw.ca or 604-873-1436 and let her know if you are going.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 20
WALK: Aldergrove Lake Regional Park (Langley)
Hopefully, this will be a lovely fall day for an 8 km walk through the park. For a description read the 109 walks in BC’s lower mainland book page 170. To reach the park entrance drive east on Hwy 1
and exit 73 -264th street and drive south to 8th avenue where you turn left and go to the 4 way stop at 272 Street. The park entrance is 200 meters ahead on your right. Follow the park road down to the bottom of the hill where there is a large parking area. Meet at the above parking area at 10.00amYour leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1.604.855.3310
Sunday Oct 27th
HIKE: St Marks Summit Hike along the Howe Sound Crest trail/ marvelous views
Meet St Davids @9.00am
Phone Peter Phillips 604 732 4234 by Friday night to ensure a ride and car pooling
NOVEMBER 2019
SundayNov 3rd
Campbell Valley Shaggy Main Trail
Campbell Valley Shaggy Main Trail
Meet parking lot on 8th Ave@ 9.30am
Phone Peter Phillips 604 732 4234 by Friday night to ensure a ride and car pooling
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8.
SOCIAL Pot Luck Dinner followed by a Slide Show!! Details to follow.
Contact: Ann Reiner annreiner@shaw.ca or 604-448-9036
ATURDAY, November 16
HIKE: LAVA LAKE LOOP
Starting at the Brandywine Falls parking lot we will walk in a clockwise direction an easy but with terrain variation, 9 km trail past lakes and partly on a basalt sidewalk. Meet at St. David’s church at 9:00 for ride sharing. If you are coming, call leaders by Friday night
Leaders Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391 Sunday Nov 17th
HIKE: Four Lakes Trail (Alice Lake) 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 St David's @9.00am
Phone Peter Phillips 604 732 4234 by Friday night to ensure a ride and car pooling
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8.
SOCIAL Pot Luck Dinner followed by a Slide Show!! Details to follow.
Contact: Ann Reiner annreiner@shaw.ca or 604-448-9036
ATURDAY, November 16
HIKE: LAVA LAKE LOOP
Starting at the Brandywine Falls parking lot we will walk in a clockwise direction an easy but with terrain variation, 9 km trail past lakes and partly on a basalt sidewalk. Meet at St. David’s church at 9:00 for ride sharing. If you are coming, call leaders by Friday night
Leaders Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391 Sunday Nov 17th
HIKE: Four Lakes Trail (Alice Lake) 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 St David's @9.00am
Phone Peter Phillips 604 732 4234 by Friday night to ensure a ride and car pooling
Sunday November 17
CYCLE: POCO Trail
This particular ride will be a leisure one with several stops. The POCO Trail is an approximately 30 km ride following unpaved trails along the Pitt River, Hyde Creek and the Coquitlam River. Meet at Colony Farm parking lot which is accessed from Highway 7. (Please note that part of the trail through Colony Farm is detoured through Riverview). Bring lunch. Contact your leader by Friday evening for starting time.
Sunday November 17
CYCLE: POCO Trail
This particular ride will be a leisure one with several stops. The POCO Trail is an approximately 30 km ride following unpaved trails along the Pitt River, Hyde Creek and the Coquitlam River. Meet at Colony Farm parking lot which is accessed from Highway 7. (Please note that part of the trail through Colony Farm is detoured through Riverview). Bring lunch. Contact your leader by Friday evening for starting time.
Sunday Dec 1st
HIKE: Minekehada Loop
Xmas time favourite
Phone for details
Phone Peter Phillips 604 732 4234 by Friday night to ensure a ride and car pooling
THURSDAY DEC 5: AGM @1100
THURSDAY DEC 5: AGM @1100
LANGARA GARDENS SOCIAL LOUNGE
721 WEST 57TH AVE
