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, when the event hasn't been cancelled, or no comment regarding cancellation has been made by the organizer → counted as a no-show (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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West Vancouver: Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake Trail - Intermediate
Cypress Falls Park | West Vancouver, Woodgreen Pl, West Vancouver, BC, CAAbout the Hike:
This route starts at Cypress Falls Park where there is parking available near the trailhead. It first visits the lower falls, then the upper falls viewpoint, and finally the upper falls themselves. Some areas can be slippery here, so be careful footing is required. The views are fantastic and the falls are a wonderful feature in the lush woods. You will then make your way towards Whyte Lake by using the Nelson Creek Fire access road and then eventually get onto Whyte Lake Trail.
Further details about the route can be found here.
*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 waitlist and are not confirmed, please do not attend. We limit group size for some hikes for safety and logistical reasons. Please do not message the host requesting to be moved from the waitlist to confirmed.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Easy, 10.6 km trail (out and back), 394 meters of elevation gain
Meeting At: Cypress Falls Park Parking Lot, West Vancouver. By the Cypress Falls trailhead.
Parking: Cypress Falls Park Parking Lot, West Vancouver, or along one of the side streets near the park. Please pay attention to "no parking" signs and other parking rules - we have not used this trailhead before and so the event host has no further information about parking beyond what you can Google.
Alternatively, park at Park Royal Mall and take the bus.
Transit Access: Take the 253 Caulfield NB Woodgreen Dr @ Woodgreen Pl. Walk east 2 minutes on Woodgreen Pl to the Cypress Falls Park parking lot.
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:
- Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes
- 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)
- Headlamp
- 10 essentials
Our main after-event is going for food, coffee and drinks (location TBD - it will be at Park Royal Mall). If you'd like to join, stay near me (the Event Host), after the end of our hike, and I'll organize car-pooling for you. This after-event is optional.
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; fire; flooding; bridge failure; unstable ground; 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.54 attendees
SNOWSHOEING Grouse Mountain: Intermediate
Grouse Mountain Chalet, at the Top of the Mountain, 49.379383,-123.082983, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, BC, CAAbout the Hike:
PLEASE READ BEFORE CLICKING "ATTEND"
Come explore the snowshoe trails at Grouse Mountain. We will meet in front of the Grouse Mountain Chalet and complete the Snowshoe Grind, Dam Mountain Loop, and Thunderbird Ridge, for a total distance of approximately 7 km. After the hike, we will enjoy hot chocolate and snacks at Grouse Mountain.
This is a weather permitting event. If there is extreme weather (high winds, heavy snow, severe cold) the event will be rescheduled.
To ride the gondola, you will need a Grouse Mountain Day Admission Ticket (not a day skiing ticket - those are more expensive), Season's Ski Pass, or Annual Pass. Alternatively, you can climb BCMC and meet us at the top. Allow 1.5-2 hours to climb BCMC, depending on your fitness.
We will be meeting at the Chalet (at the top) NOT in the parking lot. Make sure you give yourself enough time to ride the gondola up BEFORE the meeting time, especially if you plan to rent snowshoes. If you are late, we will not wait.
*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.
Tips for winter events:
- Dress in layers so you can adjust.
- Don't wear cotton. Choose wool, polar fleece, down jackets, or synthetics.
- Wear waterproof outer layers. Staying dry is 90% of the battle to stay warm in winter.
- Gaiters will help keep snow out of your hiking boots.
- Cover your head and hands.
- Don't forget sunglasses or ski goggles. Snow reflects sunlight.
- Put hot water in your water bottle so it doesn't freeze.
- Keep your phone close to your body.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation: Intermediate, 7 km loop, ~300 m gain
Meeting At: Grouse Mountain Chalet, main entrance
Parking: Grouse Mountain
Transit: Any bus to Grouse
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:
- Waterproof hiking boots or winter boots. NO RUNNING SHOES
- Warm socks
- Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2-4 bottles of water + Lunch + Snacks
- Snowshoes and snow poles AND/OR microspikes
- Long underwear
- Sweater and/or down jacket
- Rain coat or waterproof winter jacket
- Warm pants
- Waterproof rain pants or gaiters
- Toque, gloves/mitts, scarf/neck warmer
- Sun glasses or ski goggles, sun screen (optional: if sunny)
- Head lamp and fully charged cell phone
- Gondola ticket or pass
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. 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; chairlift or gondola malfunction; falling from chairlift or gondola; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; insects; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; fire; flooding; bridge failure; unstable ground; 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 "Attend", 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.40 attendees
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