JUNE, JULY. AUGUST 2013

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!

Safety Equipment.

Cars transporting passengers to snowy/icy destinations should have proper emergency equipment. This should include at a minimum, a flashlight and batteries, a shovel, a tow rope/chain, bag of sand (or some means of adding traction), emergency blanket and first aid kit. (There may be other things that could be added to this list or be optional including candle and matches, axe/saw, food/water etc).

JUNE 2013

SUNDAY JUNE 2

HIKE OthelloTunnels,Hope- Take a walk back in time and explore the engineering marvel of the Othello Tunnels and enjoy a walk through the woods in the surrounding area. This is a wonderful round trip of approx 15 kms starting on the Kettle Valley trail outside of Hope. We then traverse over the historic Nicola Valley Trail descending to the Coquihalla river where given favourable conditions we can have lunch on the beach before going through the tunnels (bring flash lights) and then walk back along the Kettle Valley Trail to where we left our cars. 
Meet at Tim Hortons (Whatcom Road Ext Hwy 1) 9:00. Call by Friday night. 

 Leaders: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310



SUNDAY JUNE 9
PATHFINDERS TRIATHALON –Hike, Bike and Eat!!
Meet at 10 am at the home of Doug and Sandra in Abbotsford to drop off your food and beverage for the potluck barbecue before heading off for a cycle or hike.  Bring your own meat or fish to grill plus a dish to share. Return in the afternoon for the social followed by an afternoon BBQ.  Members are more than welcome to come just for the social and BBQ, starting at 3pm.  Call hosts to confirm your participation.                                                                                                                          Hosts:  Doug and Sandra Farenholtz 1 604- 855- 3310
HIKE – To be announced by Doug and Sandra. 

CYCLE- Sumas Prairie/Valley (Abbotsford). This 40 m cycle goes from Upper Sumas School (corner of Whatcom & Vye Roads) to Yarrow, where we will eat our lunches in the park before returning to the starting point. We'll cycle over a prairie, once a 30,000 acre lake that was drained and dyked in the 1920,s to develop fertile farmland. Mountain views at every turn. After dropping off your food, meet at Upper Sumas School playing field at 10.15 am. Call both Farenholtzes and Graves by Friday evening for details and confirmation.

Leaders: Larry and Carolyn Graves 604-263-6430. (Cell phone) 604- 786-2917



SATURDAY JUNE 15
HIKE Hozameen Lake Trail We are camping at the (USA) Ross Lake campground on Saturday night. The campground is on the US side of the border. There is free firewood, very few people and clean toilet! Set up camp and then do an easy hike on the Hozameen Trail into Hozameen Lake which is a very pretty lake, there is not much elevation gain. Several kayaks may be available for an evening lake paddle on Ross Lake.

SUNDAY JUNE 16
HIKE The Skagit River Trail winds along the river for as long as we want to go before returning the same route. With any luck we may see some of the wild Rhododendrons in bloom. Meet at the Ross Lake campground around 10:00 Sunday . Let leaders know whether you plan to join the group Saturday morning or Sunday morning for a 10:00 start from the campground.
Leaders: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310


CYCLE- Blaine to Semiamhoo. Meet at Peace Arch Border at 10am. (Canadian side) Bring Passport, travel insurance and a lunch. Cycle along along Peace Portal Drive into Blaine WA after clearing customs
Rick will meet other us and other cyclists at Peace Portal/Marine Drive traffic circle(about 1/2km over the border. Mostly flat and paved approx. 33kms. Ending at Semiamhoo Spit Park and taking the Plover ferry back to Blaine.Cost of ferry $1-2.00 donation. Call by Friday for additional details and confirmation

Leader: Rick Krouskop 1-360-603-4008 or email:  rick@krouskop.net



SUNDAY JUNE 23
HIKE West Side Lynn Creek to Kennedy Falls This is a new route that will lead us to several exceptionally large trees, a grove of ancient cedars and to Kennedy Falls. The route is marked but is a somewhat rough trail so bring hiking poles and make sure your boots are waterproof. And since it is on the mountains of the north shore there will be lots of up as well as slightly up elevation gain. The leaders will attempt to reconnoiter this route before we do it so may have more details. About 4 ½ hours duration. Meet at 9:30 at the end of Mountain Highway. Note parking regulations and park below Coleman Street.
Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391



SATURDAY JUNE 29
HIKE Jane Lakes via the Black Tusk Microwave Tower Road.   Another new trail for most but reportedly fairly gentle. Depending on how many of the lakes we wish to see (and if we want to do a car at separate ends) the trip can range from 5 – 6 1/2 hours (Note this is an estimate – data available on distance and only general for time in Jack Christies’s Whistler book – although he does give route direction.) Meet at 8:30 at St. David’s Church for car pooling. Call by Friday night. Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391

SUNDAY JUNE 30


CYCLE  Pitt Polder A scenic ride along dikes and roads with a stop for lunch at beautiful Pitt Lake. About 30 km and all flat. Meet at 10:00 am at the parking lot on Harris Road immediately south of the Allouette River Bridge. From Lougheed Hwy turn left on Dewdney Trunk Road just east of Pitt River Bridge and turn left again on Harris Road. Call by Friday night.

Leader: Maggie Doughty (604) 922-7699

JULY 2013

SUNDAY JULY 7

HIKE Lindsay Lake (Buntzen Lake Area) This hike has a steep beginning but once on the ridge has been reached the terrain rises and falls as we explore many small lakes before reaching Lindsey Lake. This trail can be done as a loop trail at the top part but you will descend the same way as you ascended. Round trip 15 km, time about 6 hours, elevation gain 1020 metres. Meet at 9:00 at Buntzen Lake parking lot. Call by Friday night.
Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822

SUNDAY JULY 7

CYCLE The Poco Trail. Meet at Colony Farm parking lot at 10.00am and bike the circle route of the Poco Trail that leads us along three rivers with a possible lunch stop at the Hyde Cfreek Hatchery.
I would like to limit this group to no more than 10 riders. Contact your leader to confirm no later than Friday evening

Leader: Cliff Kelsey 604- 941-2957



SATURDAY JULY 13
SOCIAL Bard on the Beach (Twelfth Night) Followed by Bard on the Barbie – a barbecue at the Kinney’s home. Book your own ticket for Bard on the Beach at 604-739-0559 (www.bardonbeach.org) We recommend doing this early as it is the only matinee of Twelfth Night. Let Maureen know if you will bring an appie, salad or dessert, meat and veggie burgers are provided. Members are welcome to come just for the social event.
Hosts: Pat and Maureen Kinney 604- 263- 4579


SUNDAY JULY 14 No planned hike - see mid-week hikes instead. Individuals could join for either of the one day hikes but must let leaders know that they are coming and be prepared to be there for the agreed starting time.


MONDAY JULY 15
HIKE Palmers Pond Coquihalla. Another overnight camping trip, this time at Jacobson Lake Forestry Camp Site. Jacobson Lake is 45 kms down the Tulameen FS road from Coquihalla Lake exit (easy 2 wheel road). Day 1 we will hike up to Palmers Pond via Conglomerate Flats. This is a fairly easy round trip of approx 10 kms.
TUESDAY JULY 16

 HIKE we will hike out towards Horse Camp and then return, going as far as we want before turning around. If we want to we can always walk into Little Douglas Lake which is on the other side of the Coquihalla on the way home. Meet at Whatcom at 8:00 am.
Leaders: Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310



SUNDAY JULY 21
HIKE High Falls Creek (Squamish) This is Peter’s favourite hike so from time to time the trip planners let him lead it. (Jack Christie says this is a hike not to be missed so Peter feels affirmed in his star rating.) 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. Elevation gain 640 m. Allow 5 hours. Meet at Upper Levels St. David’s church at 8:30 am. Call by Friday night.
Leader: Peter Phillips 604-732-4234

SUNDAY JULY 21

CYCLE East Richmond/New Westminster. Meet at Richmond Nature Park at 10.00am to cycle through the farmlands of East Richmond and the Middle Arm of the Fraser River. Bring a picnic lunch to eat on the banks of the North Fraser River. The distance is 25/30 kms, no elevation gain except over the highway.
There is one busy section along Westminster Hwy and about 4.5kms of packed gravel. Call by Friday for details and confirmation

Leader: Judith Pilley 604 255-6836



SUNDAY JULY 28
HIKE Hannigan Pass (Mount Baker) An "old dependable" in the Baker area (100 Hikes in North Cascades National Park Region, 3rd. ed.). Pretty easy 13 km (RT) to Hannegan Pass and 16 km (RT) to Hannegan Peak. The first section follows the gradual rise of Ruth creek (with close-up views across the valley to the imposing Nooksack Cirque mountains and snow covered Mt. Ruth in the distance) to a cozy camp ground, then rises to the pass at 6.5 km/610 meters gain. Another 1.5 km/335 meters higher is Hannegan peak with spectacular views of Mt. Baker, Shuksan, and Ruth one way, and the Canadian Peaks opposite. This hike regularly produces bear sightings, but they're well behaved and a treat to observe. Meet Rick Krouskop at the Glacier Ranger Station at 9:00am. BRING PASSPORTS AND MEDICAL INSURANCE. Call by Friday night.
Leader – Rick Krouskop 1- 360-603-4008  rick@krouskop.net

AUGUST 2013

SATURDAY AUGUST 3
HIKE Third Peak Mount Seymour Note: this hike is on Saturday to allow the Sunday and Monday holidays to be used for other events that might require two days. A local favourite, this hike can be very hot and dry on a sunny day. Bring a lot of water! The trail leads you up steep slopes and around large rocks. It will be the leader’s choice whether to go via Mystery Lake but be assured of panoramic views from any of the three peaks. Round trip is 9 km Elevation gain of 450 metres, high point on third peak is 1453 metres, time about 5 hours. Meet in the Mount Seymour parking lot at 9:00. Call by Friday night.
Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822

SUNDAY AUGUST 4

CYCLE The Secret Garden, Maple Beach and Boundary Bay Meet at the new Boundary Bay Airport parking lot at 10.00am to cycle 30kms of scenic Tsawwassen via the dyke. Bring a picnic lunch to eat at the beach. Call by Friday night to confirm.
Leader: Isla steele 604 273-1487


SATURDAY - MONDAY AUGUST 10-12 Saturday, Sunday and Monday night Camping at Manning Park. Two sites are reserved at Lightning Lakes Contact leaders well in advance if you want to share one of these sites. Others may want to stay at the Lodge – it is open for business this summer.
SUNDAY AUGUST 11
HIKE Crossover from Three Brothers Trail Fat Dog Sunday we will start from the Blackwall Peak parking lot and head out on the trail towards the Three Brothers Mountain at which point we will leave the trail (but we will not get lost) and wind our way down to Fat Dog Creek to arrive at our destination in Cambie Creek where we will have cleverly left a car so drivers can return to get the cars left at Blackwell. Round trip 16 km. Elevation gain 1500 ft. Time 5 ½ to 6 hours

MONDAY AUGUST 12
HIKE – to be decided
Leaders Sandra and Doug Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310



SATURDAY AUGUST 17

CYCLE Strathcona and Chinatown to Lakewood. Please note this is a SATURDAY cycle not Sunday.
Meet at 10.00am at 8th Avenue and Yukon Street. We will cycle via Science World through the streets of Chinatown, past heritage homes and several points of interest to Uprising Bakery. Bring your lunch or purchase from the bakery. Then continue along Lakewood before returning to our meeting place. Approx. 30kms. Contact leader by Friday if you plan to attend.

Leader: Shirley McCall 604- 738- 1989

SATURDAY AUGUST 17
SOCIAL Back Yard Barbecue This has always been a popular evening at Canby and Arn’s, rain or shine! It’s an opportunity to admire their vegetable garden and Arn’s workshop and of course chat and indulge in our creative dishes and share recipes. Bring your own protein for the BBQ and an appetizer, salad, or dessert to share. Call host to confirm your participation.
Hosts: Canby and Arn – 604- 731 8420

SUNDAY AUGUST 18
HIKE Whistler Peak to Peak and the Musical Bumps A big winner last year when we did the Blackcomb Mountain trails, this year we will take the Gondola up to the Roundhouse and return to the familiarity of Whistler terrain. We will make the hills come alive with the sound of music as we hike to the low bumps/summits of Piccalo, Flute and Oboe and beyond for those who wish (19 km round trip right to Singing Pass but we can turn back at any of the smaller summits.) The Peak to Peak Gondola can be an added excitement for those who have never done it. Meet at St. David’s church at 8:00 for car pooling. Call by Friday night. If you buy the tickets on line the cost for seniors is $35.95 for the gondola up (and down) and the Peak to Peak gondola.
Leaders: Tony Keen and Aileen Stalker 604-734-9391



SUNDAY AUGUST 25
HIKE Brandywine Falls A fairly short steep hike with modest elevation gain to a pristine alpine valley. If it is hot, access to the mountain stream should keep everyone cool. If the snow stays late the alpine flowers may still be in bloom. Heaven! Elevation gain 500 metres Distance Round trip 7 km. Time 4 hours. Meet at Upper Levels St. David’s Church at 8:00 am. Call by Friday night.
Leader: Larry Burton 604-277-6951

MARCH, APRIL, MAY 2013

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!

Safety Equipment.

Cars transporting passengers to snowy/icy destinations should have proper emergency equipment. This should include at a minimum, a flashlight and batteries, a shovel, a tow rope/chain, bag of sand (or some means of adding traction), emergency blanket and first aid kit. (There may be other things that could be added to this list or be optional including candle and matches, axe/saw, food/water etc).

 

MARCH 2013

SUNDAY MARCH 3

SKI/SNOWSHOE Callahan Valley, Whistler- Meet at St David’s Church in West Vancouver and leave at 8.30 am. We carpool from there. Superb trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at every level of ability. Trail tickets are $22, snowshoe tickets are $14. If there are 10 or more of us in a group (ski or snowshoe) we get a 15% reduction. Or tickets can be purchased online, no HST.

Contact and leader: Sandra Farenholtz 1 604 855 3310

SUNDAY MARCH 10

SNOWSHOE Hollyburn Snowshoe Trails. Come and explore these intriguing trails. You can stop at Hollyburn Lodge for a hot drink, food or even a beer. Trail tickets are $10, $8 for seniors. Meet at the ticket office at 10 am.

Contact and leader: Jim Pearson 604 946 5497

CYCLE East Richmond/New Westminster -Meet at Richmond Nature Park at 10.00am to cycle through the farm lands of East Richmond and the middle arm of the Fraser River. Bring a picnic lunch to eat on the banks of the North Fraser River. The distance is 25/30 kms, no elevation gain except over the highway. There is one busy section along Westminster Hwy and about 4.5kms of packed gravel.Call by Friday if you plan to participate Leader: Judith Pilley 604-255-6836

SUNDAY MARCH 17

SKI/SNOWSHOE Cheakamus Lake, Whistler – Meet at St David’s Church in West Vancouver and leave at 8.30 am. We carpool from there. The lake is 3 km inside the western boundary of Garibaldi Provincial Park. The trail continues along the northern shore with views across the lake to the McBride Range and glaciers in the park. Contact and leader: Jim Pearson 604 946 5497

FRIDAY MARCH 22

SOCIAL Slide Show Last year Pathfinders Ann and Dick, Jan and Rick and Carole travelled to Tanzania for a Ramblers trip titled “From the Serengeti to Zanzibar”. Spend an evening with them as they show photos and reminisce about the people, the landscape and the wildlife. Seating is limited so call Ann and Dick early to ensure a spot. Bring your own drinks and nibbles to share. Contact : Ann and Dick Reiner 604- 448 -9036

SUNDAY MARCH 24

SNOWSHOE Fat Dog Mountain, Manning Park – We will leave Tim Horton’s at the Whatcom Road exit on Highway # 1 at 8.30 am. We will carpool from there. This is a fairly challenging climb of about 800 metres. Distance 14 km round trip

Contact and leader: Doug Farenholtz 1- 604-855-3310

CYCLE Queen Elizabeth Park to UBC - A loop ride from Queen Elizabeth park to UBC, about 22 km. (can be made longer if participants wish) Call leader for exact meeting spot. Leader: Carol Jacques 604-526-6966

SUNDAY MARCH 31

SNOWSHOE Needle Peak, Coquihalla – We will leave Tim Horton’s at the Whatcom Road exit on Highway #1 at 8.30 am. We will carpool from there. A steep climb through trees at the beginning is followed by an undulating ridge with superb views.

Contact and leader: Tony Keen 604 -734-9391

APRIL 2013

FRIDAY APRIL 5

SOCIAL Last Chance- Bowling at the Ridge! - The Ridge is closing shortly after our visit. This will be the last opportunity to have a fun evening at the Ridge bowling. We have reserved 4 lanes (24 people) from 7:30 onwards for Pathfinders. Arrive early to form your teams and rent your shoes. Cost is $2:50 for shoe rental and $10:25 for two games for seniors. Not bad for two hours or fun, activity and entertainment. Beer wine and pops are available for purchase and simple refreshments e.g. hot dogs, nachos, chips plus foods from vending machines. Call Judith and Syd to reserve your spot.

Leader: Judith Pilley 604 -255 -6836

SUNDAY APRIL 7

SNOWSHOE Calcheak to Brandywine Falls, Whistler – We will leave St David’s Church at 8.30 am and carpool from there. This is an easy trail, suitable for everyone.

Contact and leader: Aileen Stalker 604 -734- 9391

CYCLE We’ll ride Richmond dyke loop, with fish and chips in Steveston. Meet at Dick and Ann’s, #2-6360 Lynas Lane. Lots of parking on the street.

Leaders: Ann & Dick Reiner 604-448-9036

SUNDAY APRIL 14

SNOWSHOE Mount Zoa, Coquihalla – We will leave Tim Horton’s at the Whatcom Rd exit on Highway #1 at 8.30 am. We will carpool from there. This is a fairly challenging climb of about 850 metres and a round trip of 10 km.

Contact and leaders: Doug and Sandra Farenholtz 1 604 855 3310

SUNDAY APRIL 21

CYCLE PLANETARIUM - We will meet at the Planetarium, Vanier Park, at 10:00am. We cycle east under Burrard bridge, on a cycle path, and bypass Granville Island. Staying on the Seaside Bicycle Route we pass . the Olympic Village and Science World, then along the shore right to Stanley Park. We follow the Seawall cycle path going counter clockwise around Stanley Park, back to the Seaside Bicycle Route and across Burrard St. Bridge, which takes us back to the Planetarium. The distance is about 25K. The Planetarium now has pay parking but there is on street parking close by, just look out for 'residents only' parking. Lunches are optional as we will be in the West End but if it is a nice day, lunch in Stanley Park would be good.  

Leaders: Margaret & John 604-222-0779

SNOWSHOE Hollyburn Mountain – Meet at the snowshoe/cross-country ticket office at 10 am, but do not buy tickets. We will not need them. This is a fairly steep climb to begin with, then up to the top of the mountain for lunch. We may be able to bum-ski some of the way down.

Contact and leader: Larry Burton 604 277 6951

SUNDAY APRIL 28

HIKE Campbell Valley Park – Meet at 10 am. Enter at 204^th St and 8^th Ave and park at first parking lot on left. If we circumnavigate the park on the Shaggy Mane trail, distance is 11 km, but shorter options are available. This is an easy hike in gently rolling countryside. Horses have right of way!

Contact and leader: Sue Penfold 604 943 6822

MAY 2013

SUNDAY MAY 5

HIKE Minnekhada Regional Park – Meet in the parking lot at 10 am. This former estate northwest of Port Coquitlam has a variety of trails including a miniature mountain and a viewing pavilion with a wide outlook over the Pitt River valley.

Contact and leader: Alan Toon 604 263 6268

 CYCLE Fort Langley - This is an approximate 35km. cycle which is flat except for a couple of gentle hills. We will meet at the Derby Reach Regional Park at 10.00am. Bring a picnic lunch for a stop by the river at Glen Valley Park. Return to Fort Langley for ice cream. Contact leader by Friday if you plan to attend. Leader: Sharon Annesley 604-214-9461

FRIDAY MAY 10

SOCIAL POT LUCK DINNER It’s time to get together to do what we do best, meet, chat and eat. Jack and Muriel have volunteered to host this so call them to reserve your spot and arrange your contribution to the menu.

Hosts.  Muriel Groves and Jack Cridland.  (604) 263-7346

SUNDAY MAY 12

HIKE Smoke Bluffs Park, Squamish – Meet in the coffee shop of the Adventure Centre in Squamish. When you get to the traffic signal at the entrance to Squamish, turn right and park in the large open space on the right opposite the adventure centre. The hike is about 13 km, and an easy grade except for some steeper pieces during a 20 minute ascent to the lunch spot and view. Call leader for meet times.

Contact and leader: Alan Toon 604 263 6268

SUNDAY MAY 19

HIKE Lakeview Trail, Buntzen Lake – This jewel of a lake was called “Lake Beautiful” until it was renamed for a power company official. Meet at south end of the third (west) parking lot at 10 am. We will cross a floating bridge to the west side of the lake, and then follow an undulating trail to the end of the lake. We can return by a lower trail on the same side or by the east side of the lake.

Contact and leader: Larry Burton 604 -277- 6951

CYCLE Point Roberts.  Easy Bike Ride around the perimeter roads of Point Roberts with lunch at Light House Marine Park.
Bring Passport. Meet at Diefenbaker Park, 5579 First Street, Tswwassen at 10:00 AMLeader: David Parsk 604-929-1257

SUNDAY MAY 26

ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC Deas Island Park – We can exercise in the morning and eat and socialise in the afternoon. The club will provide food and we’ll be asking for volunteers to help put the barbecue together. Call by May 21 so that we know how many to cater for. New feature this year: Hat competition!! Yes, at lunch time we (both women and men) swap our biking helmets or hiking hats for something wild and crazy – and the social committee will have judges on hand to name the most avant-garde hat.  

Contact: Alan Toon 604 -263 -6268

WALK Deas Island Park – a walk from the picnic site, leaving at 10 am. Contact and leader: t.b.a  

CYCLE - Meet at the picnic site ( west end) at 10.00am. This 25km cycle is on paved secondary roads, safely crossing Highway 99 and down 64^th towards the dyke, cutting off on 34B and returning to the Park in time for lunch. Contact leader by Friday if you will cycle that day. 

Leader: Isla Steele 604-273-1487

 

DECEMBER 2012, JANUARY, FEBRUARY 2013

ITS A NEW MEMBERSHIP YEAR FOR THE PATHFINDERS.

IF YOU WERE NOT AT THE AGM, IT'S TIME TO FILL OUT THE MEMBERSHIP RELEASE ON YOUR COPY OF THIS NEWSLETTER THAT ANN REINER SENT IN .PDF FORMAT AND SEND IT, WITH A CHEQUE, TO LARRY GRAVES.

THANKS.

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!

DECEMBER 2012

SUNDAY DECEMBER 2

SNOWSHOE Hollyburn Mountain - We meet at the ticket office at

10am. Do not buy tickets, we do not need them. This is a fairly steep

climb to begin with, then it is up to the top of the mountain for lunch

and a superb view. With luck we can bum-ski down some of the way. About 4 hours round trip.

Contact and leader: Jim Pearson 604 946 5497

SUNDAY DECEMBER 9

SNOWSHOE Dog Mountain, Mount Seymour - We meet at 10am at the coffee shop at the top of the mountain, the lower coffee shop. Do not buy trail tickets, we do not need them. This is an easy snowshoe trip for all levels of competence, even if you have never snow shoed before. Lunch at the top and then down to the car park. About 3 hours round trip.

Contact and leader: Cliff Kelsey 604 941 2957

SUNDAY DECEMBER 16

SNOWSHOE Black Mountain, Cypress Bowl - Meet outside the downhill ticket office at 10am. Do not buy tickets, we do not need them. This is a long steep climb to the top of Black. If weather and time permits we can go on to Eagle Bluffs. Lunch at the top and then back to the car park. About 5 hours round trip.

Contact and leader: Larry Burton 604 277 6951

SUNDAY DECEMBER 23

SNOWSHOE Diamond Head, Squamish - Meet at St. David's Church in West Vancouver and leave at 8.30am. We carpool from there. The road up to Diamond Head is steep and rugged. Park rangers insist on chains being carried. From the car park it is a steady climb up to the Red Heather Hut where we will have lunch. From there we go on up to St. Paul's Ridge for the view. Round trip about 10km and 5 hours.

Contact and leader: Jim Pearson 604 946 5497

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 - NEW YEAR`S EVE
POTLUCK - 7 P.M. Let`s get together one last time in 2012 and say goodbye to the old year. We will toast the New Year at 9.00 p.m. together with our fellow Canadians in the east. That way we shall all get a relatively early night and be up bright and early to greet the New Year.Contact: To be advised

JANUARY 2013

SUNDAY JANUARY 6

SKI/SNOWSHOE Manning Park - We leave the Tim Horton's at the Whatcom Road exit on Highway #1 at 8.30am. From there we car pool to Manning. Good trails for skiing and also snowshoeing. This is ideal for every level of ability. Come and try it out. Trail tickets are $12 for skiing.

Contact and leader: Sandra Farenholtz 1 604 855 3310

SUNDAY JANUARY 13

SKI/SNOWSHOE Callahan Valley, Whistler - Meet at St. David's Church in West Vancouver and leave at 8.30am. We carpool from there. Superb trails for skiing and snowshoeing for every level of ability. Come and try it, you will surely love it. Trail tickets are $22, snowshoe tickets are $14. If there are 10 or more of us in a group ( ski or snowshoe) we get a 15% reduction for a group rate.

Contact and leader: Doug Farenholtz 1 604 855 3310

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013
SOCIAL Wacky Tacky - 7.30 P.M.Time once again to dust off those wonderful things you`ve been saving up for this special occasion! Bring your gifts beautifully wrapped for a fun evening. BYOB and nibblies.Contact: To be advised

SUNDAY JANUARY 20

SKI/SNOWSHOE Monument 78, Manning Park - We leave the Tim Horton's at the Whatcom Road exit on Highway #1 at 8.30am. From there we car pool to Manning Park. This is an easy snowshoe trip that is mostly flat. We do cross two bridges that are sometimes a challenge depending on the amount of snow. And we have to rely on the beavers not to have done too much damage to the trails! Beautiful trip through a gorgeous valley.

Round trip about 5 hours.

Contact and leader: Jim Pearson 604 946 5497

SUNDAY JANUARY 27

SNOWSHOE First Peak on Mount Seymour - We meet at 10am at the coffee shop at the top of the mountain, the lower coffee shop. Do not buy trail tickets, we do not need them. A steady climb for most of the way with superb views. Lunch at the top and then a fun run down. About 5 hours round trip.

Contact and leader: Sue Penfold 604 943 6822

FEBRUARY 2013

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 3

SKI/SNOWSHOE Portia section of the Kettle Valley on the Coquihalla - We leave Tim Horton's at the Whatcom Road exit on Highway #1 at 8.30am. From there we car pool. This is an easy snowshoe trip that is mostly flat. We travel on an old rail bed through a lovely valley that will give us frozen waterfalls and superb views. A great place to try snowshoeing. Round trip about 5 hours.

Contact and leader: Jim Pearson 604 946 5497

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10

SNOWSHOE Burke Mountain - We meet at the Tim Horton's at Coast Mountain Highway and Highway 7 at 9.30am. Coffee drinkers can meet at 9.00am. From there we walk to the trailhead and snowshoe up to our lunch spot and then back down again. This is mostly easy terrain with a couple of slightly steeper parts. No excuse for not coming one and all. About 5 hours round trip.

Contact and leader: Larry Burton 604 277 6951

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15
SOCIAL Flamingo Restaurant- 6.30 P.M.
Our wonderful host at the Flamingo Chinese restaurant has once again agreed to provide a delicious ten course meal for the very reasonable cost of $22.00 per head including tax and tips. Drinks extra. We always enjoy the food and the ambience, so call in by February 10 to book your place.Contact: June Pearson (604) 946-5497

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 17

SKI/SNOWSHOE Dakota Ridge, Sunshine Coast - Meet at St. David's Church in West Vancouver and leave at 8.30am. We carpool from there.

We catch the 9.20am Langdale Ferry to Gibson's and drive up to Dakota Ridge. This is a rugged back country road that requires chains and 4 wheel drive. Superb trails for skiing and snowshoeing for every level of ability. Come and try it, you will surely love it. Trail tickets are $12, snowshoe tickets are $6. (These are last year's rates)

Contact and leader: Jim Pearson 604 946 5497

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 24

Snowshoe Calcheak Loop near Whistler - Meet at St. David's Church in West Vancouver and leave at 8.30am. We carpool from there. A nice loop trail of about 9km with not much of an elevation gain. Good for everyone. So come out and join us on the snow.

Contact and leader: Peter Phillips 604 732 4234

SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER 2012

NOTA BENE

AGM November 16

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!

SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY SEPTMBER 2
HIKE     ELFIN LAKES  This year maybe catch the end of the summer flowers which are late due to late spring snows. Distance 22km with an elevation gain of 600m; high point 1560m.
Meet at 8.00am at St. David’s church in West Vancouver.
Leader; Larry Burton 604-277-6951.


CYCLE     GARRY POINT PARK TO IONA
This approximately 35 km cycle takes us on a flat moderate cycle from Garry Point Park to Iona spit.  Meet at Garry Point parking lot just west of the Old Cannery in Steveston at 10:00 a.m . Bring lunch.  Call by Friday for details and confirmation.
Leader:  Isla Steele 604=273-1487

TUES, WEDNESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 4 ,5
CYCLING     VICTORIA TRIP
I am proposing a bike ride for the Pathfinders to Victoria following the Lochside Trail for the three days and two nights immediately after the Labour Day weekend. Specifically, leaving the parking lot Tsawwassen Indian Reserve and taking the 10 AM ferry to Swartz Bay on September 4 and returning September 6.  I have enquired with the Robin Hood Motel, a bike friendly motel on Gorge Street in Victoria and I am told accommodation is not a problem for those two nights.  The two day rate in a standard room with a queen size bed would be $140.
Leaders:  David Parsk  604-929-1257JFGSDFG


SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9.
HIKE  NEEDLE PEAK (Coquihalla)  A steady steep ascent results in a walk along a ridge to a glacial lake and alpine meadows. A further short climb brings you to endless views of mountains. Well worth the drive and effort, this hike is just before the Coquihalla summit.
Meet at Tim Horton’s Whatcom Road at 8.00am
Leaders; Doug and Sandra Farenholtz 604-855-3310.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 - 7.30 P.M.

SOCIAL  - SLIDE SHOW.  
Ann and Dick, John and Marg will be showing slides from their house exchange in the south of France.
Should be a good evening - as usual space is limited so call in early!  BYOB and nibblies.
Contact:  Ann Reiner  (604) 448-9036

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16.
HIKE  WHISTLER HIKE.  Something different! Depending on weather, will try for a hike from the Peak to Peak Gondola, “ Let the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola be your jumping off point for exploring the mountains. From the terminal building, set off on foot to take in the best views and get a real taste of this unique alpine environment. While there are 50 kilometres of hiking and walking trails covering both mountains, the 6 trails on Blackcomb Mountain offer their own unique vistas, access points and interpretive opportunities.”
Cost for seniors $39.95, adults to 65 $42.95.
More details later.
Leader; Tony Keen 604-734-9391


SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23
HIKE  ELK AND THURSTON MOUNTAINS.  Alpine meadows, getting into fall colours, views of mountains and valley. Will try for Thurston, another 4km on from Elk Mountain. But potential for a rest at the lunch spot for those who want to take in the views, rather than continue on. Distance 16.5km, elevation gain 1030m.
Meet at Tim Horton’s Whatcom Road at 8.00am
Leaders; Doug and Sandra Farenholtz 604-855-3310.

CYCLE     FORT LANGLEY
This approximately 35 km cycle is pretty much on the flat with a couple of gentle hills.  We’ll meet at Derby Reach Regional Park, have a picnic   lunch by the river at Glen Valley Park and return to Fort Langley for ice cream.  Call by Friday if attending.
Leader:  Sharon Annesley  604-214-9461



SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30.
HIKE  YELLOW ASTER BUTTE -MOUNT BAKER. We will meet at the Glacier Ranger Station at 9:00. Rick Krouskop will lead the hike.  Tony Keen will co-ordinate cars, so hikers should call him at 604-734-9391 or send an email by Friday evening Sept 28.
This is an 8 mi. (13K) round trip/2200ft climb to lunch amongst the glacial tarns and another 300ft to top of the Butte.  Views to the south of Baker/Shuksan; to the north of the Border Peaks and Fraser valley.
 Coordinator: Tony Keen  604-734-9391

OCTOBER

SUNDAY OCTOBER 7
THANKSGIVING NO HIKE – DIY!


SATURDAY OCTOBER 13
CYCLE     URBAN RIDE         
UBC, Spanish Banks, Granville Island Circuit.   Call by Friday for details and confirmation. 
Leader:  Carole Jacques @604-526-6966 will be leading & will be able to advise the new meeting spot. 
 
SUNDAY OCTOBER14.
HIKE  CHEAKAMUS LAKE.  A good fall hike, relatively easy hike through tall trees, past Cheakamus Lake to Singing Creek and return. A hike any beginner or senior hiker can enjoy.
Distance 14km, elevation gain minimal.
Meet at St. David’s church at 8.30am.
Leader; Tony Keen, email or 604-734-9391

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 - 7.00 P.M.

SOCIAL - POT LUCK.  Once again it`s time to get together for a great dinner.  So start thinking about what you would like to bring.  Eating is one of the things we all do best - so come on out and join  the fun.
Contact:  June Pearson (604) 946-5497

SUNDAY OCTOBER 21.
HIKE  WHISTLER FLANK TRAIL.  This is a hike requiring cars at each end. The hike starts at Function Junction and ends at the start of the Rainbow Lake trailhead.It is gently undulating with a few uphills, views of Whistler and Blackcomb and fall colours. Distance 9km, elevation gain minimal.
Meet at St. David’s church at 8.30am.
Leader; Aileen Stalker, 604-734-9391.

SUNDAY TBA
CYCLE     EAST RICHMOND/NEW WESTMINSTER
A trip through the farm lands of  Eastern Richmond and along the Fraser River, passing strawberry U-pick farms, an  ornate Sikh temple, an interesting marina and some residual bog forest.  We will lunch at a picnic site on the banks of the Fraser.  Distance approximately 25/30  K with no elevation.  There is one busy section along Westminster Hwy and about 4.5 K of gravel.  Meet at the parking lot of Richmond Nature Park at 10:00 a.m.
Leader:  Judith Pilley 604-255-6836

SUNDAY OCTOBER 28
HIKE  BUNTZEN LAKE TO SASAMAT RETURN.  A good low level hike for this 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.
Leader; Larry Burton 604-277-6951.

NOVEMBER.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4.
HIKE  BROTHERS CREEK LOOP.   
Special guest leader from the Ancient Forest Alliance.  
Meet at 10:00 the trail head on Millstream Road just east of Henlow Road in West Vancouver.  Hike will go rain or shine.  
Here is a note from Hannah Carpendale who is a member of the Ancient Forest Alliance.  She will be the guest leader of this hike and will help us find the ancient trees in this area.  As well see below for what we can learn on this hike from her talk.
 
The Ancient Forest Alliance is a non-profit environmental organization working to protect endangered ancient forests in BC.  We lead public old-growth hikes, during which we talk about old-growth forest ecosystems as well as the politics of old-growth logging in BC and the need to protect our ancient forests.  Donations are always welcome and are crucial for us to continue our conservation work, so any possible support is greatly appreciated!  We work alongside other environmental groups and with unions, small businesses, First Nations, student groups and the public to advocate for the protection of endangered old-growth forests in BC.  For more information about our work, visit www.ancientforestalliance.org
For liability reasons, we ask that everyone sign a waiver form before the hike.  Everyone should judge and be confident of their own ability to complete the hike, as we want to ensure the safety and health of everyone who comes along.

Hike details/difficulty:
The Brothers Creek Loop is listed as about 7km and with an elevation gain of around 350m.  It should take around 4 hours, but could be more or less depending on the group.  The difficulty is classified as moderate due to elevation gain and some uneven and steep sections of trail.

Contact Aileen Stalker by Friday November 2nd 604-734-9391 if you want to participate in this interesting and informative hike.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11.
HIKE  CHEAKAMUS CANYON.  An old favourite for this 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.
Leader; TBA

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16.
PATHFINDERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Ukrainian Cultural Centre, Ash St. 7.00 P.M.
It's that time of year again, so come along and hear what's been happening for the last 12 months.  Tony Keen will be presenting a photoshow of his Antarctic Adventure.
Bring your goodies, drinks and mugs.


Contact:  June Pearson (604) 946-5497

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18.
HIKE  TBA.  .
Leader; Tony Keen 604-734-9391

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 25.
HIKE  TBA  Details later.
Leader; Aileen Stalker 604-734-9391.



CYCLISTS
THE NEXT SCHEDULED RIDES WILL NOT BE UNTIL APRIL, 2013.     WEATHER PERMITING, SHOULD ANYONE WANT TO DO AN IMPROMPTU RIDE SIMPLY EMAIL CYCLING ENTHUSIAST