About us
Hya we are a group of intermediate, moderate paced hikers that still have a long bucket list of trails we want to explore around the metro Vancouver area. We hike to enjoy the scenic views, have fun conversations, and take awesome photos/videos along the way. Come join us with your happy self, and lets check off our list together! ;)
*** This is not a fast hikers/workout group. Some events (ie shorter, easier trails) will be more suitable for slow hikers and would be specified under event description ;)
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St. Marks’s Summit Cypress
Cypress Mountain, Cypress Bowl Rode, West Vancouver, bc, CAAbout the Hike:
St. Marks’s Summit Cypress-Micro SpikesThis is a moderately challenging intermediate hike (2.9 Difficulty)
Cypress Provincial Park
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/st-marks-summit-trailHiking boots and Micro Spikes are mandatory for this steep trail. Bring at least 2L of fluids to drink. Dress in layers. Bring crampons (snow/ice at higher elevation), sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses, food, hiking essentials, and your smile.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
This is a Moderately challenging n intermediate hike: 10.9 km round trip, and 598 m elevation gain, with some steep sections and loose surface to the top. You may be exposed to the elements with little to no cover.Meeting At: Meetup 9 am at Black Mountain Lodge at Cypress Bowl parking lot to get your free BAC-access tag
Parking: Cypress Parking Lot.
Transit Access: N/A. You are to arrange your own carpool.
Please bring extra footwear, in case of crossing muddy sections, as a courtesy to the driver.
Carpool Fee: Please pay your driver standard fee of $8.00 per hour driving fee.Car Pool Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZQHJfEIAkVn1erGrwTPxZ3WVH-hg8uluGGs2XnxAQ0k/edit?gid=0#gid=0
After hike, we will go to Chelo Persian restaurant for Persian food. Address: 1078 Marine Dr, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S5
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:
- Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes plus Micro Spikes
- Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2 Bottles of Water (1 Liter, or more if needed) + Lunch + Snacks
- Sweater or a Hoodie
- Sunglasses and a Hat, Sunscreen if required (all optional)
- Light Jacket (optional)
- Rain Jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
- Bug Spray or insect repellent agents
LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. We will however, look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include, but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; flooding; bridge failure; and falling in fast moving water.
As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.
By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.
All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.
We hike together at a moderate pace, but if you cannot keep pace then you are responsible to safely hike your way back to the starting point.40 attendees
Stawamus Chief First, Second, and Third Peak Loop
Stawamus Chief Provincial Park parking lot, Highway 99: Sea to Sky Highway, Squamish, bc, CAStawamus Chief First, Second, and Third Peak Loop
Details
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Difficult HikeThis is a challenging hike, and to ensure everyone’s safety, priority will be given to individuals I have hiked with before, as I have first-hand knowledge of their cardiovascular fitness and balance.
If you’re still interested, please feel free to join the waiting list.
Thank you for your understanding.Meetup 7am at Church parking lot or
Meetup 8am at Sea to Summit parking lot, Squamish. We'll proceed from Sea to Sky Summit to the Chief Trailhead parking lot, a free parking area.
Set out on hike by 805am after a group picture at the trailhead map.
The group size will be limited, so please join waitlist if interested. Priority is given to those who have a good hiking history.
Bring gloves for a bit of scrambling. Any scrambling involves risk-taking. It's a PERSONAL CHOICE to do so. You take on that risk yourself. There may be very little anyone can do to help with your climb up and down.
Check out this 5.8-km loop trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and rock climbing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs must be leashed. The Stawamus Chief Trail, known locally as "The Chief", is a route that every passionate hiker should have on their bucket list. Hiking Peak One and Peak Two together definitely gives hikers the most substantial views in the shortest distance. This hike is challenging despite its short length, with large stairway steps similar to Grouse Grind but even higher. This route is also very technical with a series of chains and ladders higher into the hike. The route from first peak to second peak, as shown, is actually a climbing route. Only hikers with climbing experience should attempt the full adventure. Most of the second section of the hike is intense stairs with all elevation gain, plus chains for the last quarter. Be very careful and take this area slow, especially if it has been raining or has snowed, as it can be quite slippery. This is not appropriate for small children and those who have not prepared. When hikers reach the summits, the views they will enjoy are incredible. There is really nothing like it when compared to shorter, local hikes. From the ridge, hikers will enjoy the views of the seas, Stawamus Chief Provincial Park, and the surrounding hiking trails.To access the trail, Driver must get a pass online, daily, at 6 AM, and during the summer season it is recommended to buy them as soon as possible since these tickets do sell out quite fast. I will verify this information thoroughly.
We are avoiding climbing down the ladder from the second to the third peak, to ensure hikers safety. We will descend from the second peak and proceed around to reach the third peak.
We also will start with Peak 1 and make our way toward peak 3; hence there will be added length and time and elevations gained to ensure taking the safest rout.Following safety first principles, and while we are avoiding the steps, as well path to peak 3 is not well marked, the leader may take time to evaluate to choose the safest path.
*Carpool fee is $8 cash per hour.
Meeting point: St David church parking lot at 7 and then proceeding to the Chief trail head parking lot.
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:- Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes
- Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2 liters of water + Lunch + Snacks
- Sweater or a hoodie
- 10 essentials
- Gloves or Mittens
- Rain jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
- Hiking poles, optional
Transit Access: Attendees must arrange for carpool.
Carpool List:
Chief Peaks - Google SheetsPARKING: Chief Trail Parking lot
LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. We will, however, look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; flooding; bridge failure; and falling in fast moving water.
As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.By RSVP'ing "Yes" to this event, you accept all conditions and take full responsibility for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and after the event.
All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.
We hike together at a moderate pace, but if you cannot keep pace then you are responsible to safely hike your way back to the starting point.23 attendees
The Wild Side Trail (West Coast of Vancouver Island)
Location not specified yetThe Wild Side Trail (West Coast of Vancouver Island)
Hoping for better weather luck this time round.
There is no need to RSVP "No", if you are not attending. We only need to know who IS attending. The "No" feature is there for people who need to change their RSVP.
(THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER EVENT. DO NOT OVERESTIMATE YOUR ABILITIES PLEASE).
Be sure to answer the questionnaire in order to be considered for this event.
When most people think of Tofino, BC, they think of surfing or walking on one of the many sandy beaches. But did you know that by taking a short water taxi ride you can escape the crowds in town and hike and camp on a remote wilderness beach? Head over to Flores Island, just off the coast of Vancouver Island to visit the Wild Side Trail.
This will be the May Long Weekend with possibly a day either before or after added if needed. Will be checking the weather the week before via the long range forecast to make sure there aren't stormy conditions prevailing again like there were the first attempt in March. We will be going during off season to avoid the crowds. I will have at least one seat left in the jeep joining 3 already attending including myself and will consider a few more if another larger vehicle is available for driving. So far we are a bunch of old guys going through midlife crisis but are very tame and well behaved. So be prepared for that (:Note: If the wild west coast weather is to narly than a alternate plan B comes into effect. May leave Friday or return Monday if the weather looks better that way and if the ferry crossing works better. Be sure of your attendance please. Chronic last minute bailers need not sign up.
Trip Report here: https://happiestoutdoors.ca/wildside-trail-guide/
Youtube 2 part video of what to hopefully expect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B36lo2XyrrE
Weather Outlook:
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/city/ca/british-columbia/mission/hourlyFOOD AND BEVERAGES AFTER HIKE:
Perhaps afterwards a bite to eat and drink at a local establishment to replenish those calories lost and to just shoot the breeze about the days highlights before heading back. Something I usually like to do. Open to suggestions.More info to those coming.
Carpooling:
Please carpool to events whenever possible. The high cost of gas and maintaining a vehicle make this a very sensible option for vehicle owners and allows those without a car to get to the events. While vehicle owners are free to set their own reasonable fee for carpooling, it is typically suggested that passengers offer the driver $10.00 per hour of driving (includes mileage and vehicle wear & tear). This is only a guideline and the driver may charge more or less depending on the situation.Please state in your RSVP whether you can offer a ride or need a ride, and where you will be coming from. Passengers, please ensure you show up on time and bring an extra bag for wet/muddy footwear and clothing. Also, please make every effort to get to a convenient pick up place for your driver! Please do not leave carpooling arrangements until the last minute – you, not the event organizer, are responsible for arranging your own carpooling to events. Thanks!DISCLAIMERS:
LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group composed of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. However, as a group of friends and acquaintances, we will look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. By RSVPing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.
All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.
Every attendee must display a clear, unobstructed, current close-up photo of themselves. Also, if you do NOT answer all of the questions in your profile, and/or if you input random characters or info to fake an answer to the one RSVP question, then your RSVP will be Ignored or Rejected. Until corrected, those on the Waitlist ahead of you with a proper profile will be Accepted before you.7 attendees
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