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
2015
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 5
HIKE
SEA TO SUMMIT TRAIL Note
this hike is on Saturday to
allow two consecutive days for adventures on the long weekend. Let’s
check out the new route to the Sea to Sky Gondola, the trails at the
top of the gondola and the viewing deck and restaurant for liquid
refreshment, then ride down the gondola ($10.00.) We may want to have
a swim in Brohm Lake before heading home. Meet at 8.30 am St.
Davids’s Church for car pooling. Distance 7.5 km., elevation gain
918 m. Google www.seatoskygondola.com
for
a map of the hike.
Leaders:
Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 6
CYCLE
DEAS ISLAND PARK TO REIFEL BIRD SANCTUARY
Approx. 25km ride, largely
on-road cycling with some easy off-road bits to Reifel Bird
Sanctuary. A visit within the Bird Sanctuary is not planned, though
on the same way return trip there may be a late season fruit stand.
Driving directions: South on Hwy. 99 to exit 28. Take the left hand
lane, River Road North. 2-3 kms on the left is the signposted Deas
Island Regional Park entrance. Meet in the parking lot on the right
near the washrooms at 10:00 am. Cancelled if raining. Call by Friday
night to confirm.
Leader: John Brady 604-221-9793
FRIDAY
SEPT 11
SOCIAL
GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY TOUR…$6.55
per person. Meet at the Cannery at 11.30 a.m. for our self guided
tour and learn all about the fishing industry in Steveston. The
Cannery is located at 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond BC. To get there
by transit. take the Canada Line to Brighouse Stn. and then transfer
to the #401, 402, 407 or 410 to Steveston Village. Following the tour
we will go to Alegria Cafe for lunch in the back garden. Approx. $10.
for delicious soup and healthy salad.
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 13
HIKE
ANCIENT CEDARS (WHISTLER) SUMMER ROUTE This
easy hike of about 8 km will take you to the peaceful grove of
ancient giant trees on the slopes of Cougar Mountain. We will use the
improved summer route and reach the trees after about 2+ hours of
hiking. For those who are really energetic they can continue on
using the new flagged trail to a hanging lake (an additional 3 hours
hike round trip with numerous elevation gains and losses.) Meet at
8:30 am at St. David’s for car pooling.
Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 20
HIKE
FLATIRON MOUNTAIN (NEEDLE RIDGE) COQUIHALLA Rather
than do this as a spring snow shoe trip lets go in the Fall and walk
over to Flatiron Mountain. Maybe the little tarn en route will be
warm enough for a quick dip (no promises). First a hike up thru the
forest and then out into heather meadows with large slabs of granite
and views of all the Coquihalla mountains. Elevation gain 890m. Meet
at Tim Horton’s Whatcom Road, Abbotsford ready to leave at 8.30.
Leaders:
Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 20
CYCLE CENTRAL VALLEY GREENWAY- Trout Lake to Hume Park, return. Approx. 32 km. in length. Mainly flat and on pavement, some gravel. Meet at 10 am at Trout Lake, phone leader for details re meeting spot.Leader: Carole Jacques 604 526-6966
CYCLE CENTRAL VALLEY GREENWAY- Trout Lake to Hume Park, return. Approx. 32 km. in length. Mainly flat and on pavement, some gravel. Meet at 10 am at Trout Lake, phone leader for details re meeting spot.Leader: Carole Jacques 604 526-6966
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 27
HIKE
YELLOW ASTER BUTTE ,
MOUNT BAKER. A terrific
fall color hike (brilliant red blueberries) in the Baker area (100
Hikes in North Cascades National Park Region, 3rd. ed., Hike #9)
called “The most beautiful spot in the entire Nooksack Crest".
2200 ft (670 m) elevation gain and 8mi/13km (RT) to end of trail well
above tree line at 5800 ft with possible extension to top of Butte at
6145 ft (1770 m). Dramatic views of Mt. Baker, Shuksan, one way, and
the Canadian Peaks the other. Meet Rick Krouskop at the Glacier
Ranger Station at 9:00am. BRING PASSPORTS AND MEDICAL INSURANCE. Call
by Friday night.
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 27
CYCLE
RICHMOND INCLUDING TERRA NOVA, GARRY POINT AND THE CRABAPPLE
RIDGE ROUTE Meet
at 10:00 am in the parking lot at the Minoru Track on Granville
Avenue in Richmond. We will explore this well marked
Richmond Bike Trail through quiet residential streets to
Steveston. Bring lunch and water for a break at Britannia
Shipyards Park. 40 kms approx. round trip.
Leader:
Isla Steele 604-273-1487
OCTOBER
2015
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 4
HIKE
ELFIN LAKES GARIBALDI PROVINCIAL PARK A
favourite Pathfinder hike with the promise of fall colours (bring
your camera) and maybe some late huckleberries. Distance 22 Km.
elevation gain 600m. A long day but worth the effort. Meet at St.
David’s church for car-pooling and be ready to leave by 8.00am
Leaders:
Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 10
HIKE
GARIBALDI LAKE Note
this hike
is held on SATURDAY so
that everyone is ready for Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday or Monday.
While the initial part is (to use the words that The
Economist recently chose to
describe Vancouver)”mind numbingly boring,” the reward is Taylor
Meadows in autumn colours and Garibaldi Lake with distant glaciers.
Distance 18km.,elevation gain 810m. Meet at St. David’s at 8:00 for
carpooling.
Leaders: Aileen
Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 11
CYCLE
LOWER SEYMOUR CONSERVATION RESERVE This
cycle ride is 24 km round trip with some elevation gain. Bring your
lunch. The route is paved, with a short section of unpaved trail.
We’ll be taking the Seymour Valley Trailway to the River Fish
Hatchery and a picnic spot beside the Seymour River. Possible
sightings of deer, bear, cougar and other wildlife. Meet at the LSCR
parking lot (Rice Lake Gate) at 10.00 am. By Car: Take Hwy 1 to
North Vancouver and exit 22B North Lillooet Road to parking. Also
accessible by public transit. Call by Friday evening to confirm.
Leader: David Parsk
604-929-1257
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 16
SOCIAL
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE PARK THEATRE
followed by a Flamenco performance at the Kino Cafe.
If the movie is not suitable,
we will meet at The Billy Bishop Legion for Roast Beef Dinner
($15.00) followed by dancing.
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 18,
HIKE
ALICE LAKE PARK – FOUR LAKES TRAIL 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
OCTOBER 25
HIKE
MOUNT SEYMOUR- SECOND PEAK We
will climb to the ridge crest between first and second peaks, then
ascend a gully to reach Second Peak, a splendid lunch spot. Or if
energy is left, continue to Third Peak. This involves a steep down
climb and then a scramble up rocks. Elevation gain 1100 feet. Round
trip 8 km. Meet at the trail information board in the downhill ski
parking area at 9.30 am.
Leader:
Sue Penfold 604-943-6822
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 25
CYCLE
POCO TRAIL The Poco
Trail is an approximately 30 km ride following unpaved trails along
the Pitt River, Hyde Creek and the Coquitlam River. October
should be a particularly good time for salmon viewing. Meet at
Colony Farm parking lot which is accessed from Highway 7.
Bring lunch. Contact your leader by Friday evening for starting
time.
Leader:
Cliff Kelsey 604-941-2957
NOVEMBER
2015
SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 1
HIKE
HAYWARD LAKE CIRCUIT Circle
the lake, an easy low level hike. Distance 17km, elevation gain is
minimal. Meet at the Powerhouse/Dam at 9:30
Leader: Peter
Phillips 604-732-4234
SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 8
HIKE
STAWAMUS CHIEF-SECOND AND THIRD PEAKS
We will park at Shannon Falls and ascend steeply via trail and
wooden steps till we reach the trail for Centre and North Peak, which
is the highest of the three with views of Mount Garibaldi and the
Tantalus Range. Round trip 11 km, elevation gain 1980 feet.
Meet at
St David’s church at 8.30am.
Leader:
Sue Penfold 604-943-6822
SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 15
HIKE
LAVA LAKE LOOP (SQUAMISH) Take
the trail less travelled from Brandywine Falls and circle past little
forest tarns, walk on basalt paving stones and loop back using part
of the Sea to Sky trail. About 8 km with very little elevation gain.
Leaders:
Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391
FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 20,
SOCIAL
Sri Lanka Slide presentation at the Pilley’s
with commentary on the history, wildlife and geography. Bring nibbles
to share and your own refreshment. Coffee & Tea will be supplied.
Limited to 22 so book early.
Contacts
:
Judith
or Syd Pilley 604-255-6836.
SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 22
HIKE
BUNTZEN LAKE TO SASAMAT RETURN Starting
at Buntzen Lake we will head up to the ridge overlooking Buntzen lake
and then down to the shore of Sasamat Lake where hopefully it might
be a reasonable day to have our lunch on the beach before retracing
our steps.
Meet in the north Buntzen Lake parking lot @ 09.30
Meet in the north Buntzen Lake parking lot @ 09.30
Leaders:
Peter Phillips 604-732-4234
HIKE
CAMPBELL
VALLEY PARK A gentle walk
of about 9 km up hills and down into dales on gravel clad trails that
is possible even if it rains. Meet in the parking lot off 16th Ave
between 200th/208th Sts Langley @ 09.30.
Leader:
Peter Phillips 604-732-4234
