What we’re about
I'm looking to make this a regular get together for both new hikers and experienced hikers alike. The main benefit of this group is that all hikes will be easily accessible by transit or by signing up for carpooling. This group makes it easy to meet new people, and we have lots of friendly, social conversations and chat on our hikes. Whether you're looking to join us for a specific event, or to be a reoccurring attendee to make new friends, this group is for you!
Event Difficulty Ratings: (Viewable in the Event Descriptions)
Easy: Elevation 0 to 150meters
Intermediate: Elevation 150 to 500meters
Intermediate+ Elevation 500 to 1000meters
Hard: 1000 to 2000meters
Very Hard: 2000+ meters
*Based on your level of fitness - you will find some events easier or harder
Organizer Recommendations:
*Each organizer runs their events differently, below is a general guideline of what they do.
*For up to date information, including the difficulty of each event and what hiking equipment to bring, always check each Event Description.
*Our group tends to run larger event sizes which can be slow for some people, and includes waiting for slower hikers to catch up to us. Match the different organizer's event difficulty, group size, group speed, and leadership style to your experience level and temperament.
Shirin: Intermediate Hikes with some Intermediate+ Hikes, Average Group Size: 30-100.
Social days at a slow, leisurely pace with many breaks, and waiting for slower hikers.
Approx. 5-8 hours.
Special Events: Food Events, Travel Inns/Hotels/Motels/Cabins, Hot Springs.
Experience Level Recommendation: Intermediate
Allison: Intermediate+ Hikes with some Hard Hikes, Average Group Size: 20-40.
Standard - Faster pace.
Approx. 5-10 hours.
Special Events: Snowshoeing, Christmas Markets.
Experience Level Recommendation: Intermediate+
Alan: Hard Hikes, Average Group Size: 35-50.
Standard pace.
Approx. 5-10 hours + travel time.
Special Events: Hikes in the US, National Park Hikes.
Experience Level Recommendation: Experienced
Evan: Hard - Very Hard Hikes, Average Group Size: 6-10.
Faster pace.
Approx. 10-14 hours.
Special Events: Night Hikes, The 30 Day Grind (annual hiking fitness event).
Experience Level Recommendation: Experienced and Active
Maximum 3 No-Shows:
1 After 3 no-shows → removal from group
2 Attendees who consistently change their RSVP's to not going
in a roughly: 1 (going) to 4 (not going) ratio → counted as a no-show
3 Saying you can drive attendees, and then changing your RSVP to not going → removal from group (increases confusion, increases no-shows of members)
4 Attendees who post in the comments, but then don't go out to the event, or Waitlisted attendees who come out to events → counted as a no-show (spam / uninvited)
5 We don't cancel events due to weather unless the organizer feels there's a safety risk. We go regardless of sun/rain/light snow. Asking if the event is cancelled in the comments section or posting that you're not going, when the event hasn't been cancelled, or no comment regarding cancellation has been made by the organizer → removal from group (increases no-shows of members)
Group Safety:
*Event Descriptions are updated for every event. They'll let you know if you need to pack more, or if you can pack less. This benefits you to know.
*Read the Event Description to see what you need to bring to each Event.
*Different Event Hosts can enforce different rules more strictly or not at all depending on what they feel comfortable with, and depending on the difficulty of the Event.
*Always bring up any safety concerns for you or others to the Event Host.
Finally, we look forward to seeing you on the trails, and at some of our optional after-events for food, coffee, drinks, and chat!
Upcoming events
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Red Heather Meadows to Elfin Lakes: Date Changed
Diamond Head Parking Lot, Trailhead, Garibaldi Park Rd, V0N 0A0, Whistler, BC, CAAbout the Hike:
PLEASE READ BEFORE CLICKING ATTEND.
This is a weather permitting event. If weather is not cooperative, event day will be changed to Sunday. If both Saturday and Sunday weather forecast remains uncooperative, we go to, with crampons, the Eagle Bluff. In that case, start time will be changed to 9:00 AM.
Welcome to ice and snow season. It is a Snowshoes event. You may get-by having crampons, weather dependent. Therefore, this is a *4.6 Hard hike.
We will cover 20.1 km and gain 816 meters of elevation within a time estimate of 8 hours, in cold and on snow.
This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and cross-country skiing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
*Before pressing attend please be certain you'll attend. In the case of 3 "No-Shows" or 3 "Not Going", attendees may be removed from the group. For the same reason, please exercise common sense and common courtesy when using Event Chat.
*If you are on the wait list and are not confirmed, please do not attend. We limit group size for some hikes for safety and logistical reasons.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Hard, 20.1 km trail, 816 meters of elevation gain. However, hiking with Crampons and/or snowshoes are always more difficult and slower.
Meeting At: We ALL will meet at the St. Davis United Church Taylor Way, West Vancouver before 6:00 AM and consolidate our carpools, if needed, and head toward the trail, together. Departure time from St. Davis United Church is 6:00 AM.
Our second stop before heading to the trail head will at Squamish McDonald, for bathroom break and picking a coffee. We will leave McDonald no later than 7:00 AM.
We will then continue as a caravan.
We need to travel together in case anybody experiences difficulty on the side road, in snow season.
We need to start early due to short daylight at this time of the year.
Our targeted start time for the hike is at 8:15 am. Timing can be adjusted based on condition of the road.
Trail head address is: Diamond Head Trail Parking Lot, Garibaldi Park Rd, Whistler, BC V0N 0A0
Parking: Diamond Head Trail Parking Lot, Garibaldi Park Rd, Whistler, BC V0N 0A0
Transit Access: No
Carpool List:
Elfin Lake - Google Sheets
BC winter tire restrictions (chains) start Oct. 1st:
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving/about-winter-tires.
However, we will be on side road at high elevation and therefore one may encounter steep road which may not have been cleaned or treated with salt and sand. Therefore, one must have snow tires or auto trac chains.
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:
- Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes.
- Snowshoes and Crampons . You maybe able to get by using crampons only, however, at this time of the year, we may have a big dump of snow any time in the area. In that case, one must use Snowshoes and crampons. Often crampons used for the first section of the hike and snowshoes when we enter the open filed.
- Small Day pack or Hiking backpack + ample amount of water, + Lunch + Snacks
- Sweater or a Hoodie
- Sunglasses and a Hat, Sunscreen if required (all optional)
- Warm Jacket
- Warm layers and Rain Jacket
- Bear Spray, we will be in bear country. Weather dependent, bears may still be awake, looking for more calories.
- Winter Gloves.
- Warm Hat
- Head lamps
- Snow Poles
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.
47 attendees
Rolley lake to Rockwell Knob (Rolley hill) Loop: Intermediate+
Rolley Lake Provincial Park, Bell Street, Mission, BC, CABeginning from the day use area, this loop combines the Rolley Lakeside Trail and Rolley Falls Trail. The lake loop is a nice and easy stroll that is great for all ages, and Rolley Lake Campground is a great spot for staying overnight here in the summer. Rolley Falls is a bit more of a challenge. The trail to the smaller upper falls is overgrown and muddy in areas with some fallen trees. Once past the bridge and the upper falls, the trail goes downhill along the North side of the creek. The trail here is steep and fairly rough terrain with some rocky switch-backs, which could definitely be a challenge for younger children. Once along the lower trail, there are two platform areas at which you can have a look at the larger, more impressive lower falls.
*This event is weather permitting.
*This event could take longer, since we are combining two hikes.
*Carpool fee is $8 cash per hour x 6 hours of travel: approximate total = $30-40 cash, depending on your location.
*End time doesn't include the time to drive back.
*Before pressing attend please be certain you'll attend. In the case of 3 "No-Shows" or 3 "Not Going", attendees may be removed from the group. For the same reason, please exercise common sense and common courtesy when using Event Chat.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Intermediate+, 16 km trail (loop), 680 meters of elevation gain (total)
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:
- Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes are mandatory.
- Micro spikes.
- Hiking poles
- Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2 bottles of water + Lunch + Snacks + 2nd Lunch + 2nd Snacks
- Sweater or a hoodie, and water proof outfits
- Hiking gloves
Meeting At: Rolley Lake Provincial Park,
Matheson Avenue, 15 km (9 mi) northwest of Mission · Mission, BC
Transit Access: Attendees must arrange for carpool.
Carpool List:
Rolley lake to Rockwell Knob - Google Sheets
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.21 attendees
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