About us
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 150 meters
Intermediate: Elevation 150 to 500 meters
Intermediate+ Elevation 500 to 1000 meters
Hard: 1000 to 2000 meters
Very Hard: 2000+ meters
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. 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 → removal from group (increases no-shows of members)
4. RSVP changes should be made prior to 24 hours before an event
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 Organizers 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 Organizer.
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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Eagle Bluffs via Black Mountain Trail: Intermediate
6000 Cypress Bowl Rd, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N9, Canada, Vancouver, BC, CAThis is a moderate hike that with great views. After an initial steep climb alongside the ski slopes of Cypress Mountain Resort, this hike continues to subalpine lakes and along ridges to Eagle Bluff. There, it overlooks Lighthouse Park, Horseshoe Bay, and Point Grey. There is fresh water available near the trailhead, but not along the route.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Intermediate, 8.2 km trail (out and back), 437 meters of elevation gainMeeting At: Cypress Creek Lodge (at the back, closer to the trails)
Parking: Yes
Transit Access: No
Carpool List:
Carpool LinkRecommended Gear:
- Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes
- Hiking Pack or Backpack
- 2 or more liters of water + Lunch + Snacks
- (Optional) Sun Glasses, Sun Screen, and Hat
- (If raining): Rain Jacket
25 attendees
*Date Changed: The West Lion via Howe Sound Crest Trail: Hard
6000 Cypress Bowl Rd, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N9, Canada, Vancouver, BC, CAQuite difficult and challenging day, but doable for those with relative fitness and hiking experience (not including the final scramble up the summit). No water sources at all. The scramble is quite hard and requires you to use the supplied ropes to abseil/climb down mini cliffs a few times. You need to be able to pull yourself back up. There are a few very exposed sections of rock to climb up. Apart from that, ensure you take your time going up and if you’re at all tired or sore, I would not attempt the summit at all, it’s quite sketchy and you need your wits about you.
This is a tough one among the popular hikes in Vancouver area. The hike stats look reasonable, but the multiple steep rope-assisted climbs make it very tiring. It takes some people over 10 hours (moving time plus breaks). Make sure to budget extra time and start early. There are no water sources at all and some people run out of water on the way back.
*Class 1-2 Scrambling overall, Class 3-4 Scrambling up The Lion *Optional.
*There are ropes to climb and descend, though the Class 3-4 scrambling will be done without ropes.
*In the event of rain, we will not be climbing up The West Lion.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Hard, 18.2 km trail (out and back), 1408 meters of elevation gainMeeting At: Cypress Creek Lodge (at the back, closer to the trails)
Parking: Yes (Park in parking lot 3B. After 6pm, parking lots 1A, 1, and 2 are closed down, and you won't be able to drive out when the gates are closed)
Transit Access: No
Carpool List:
Carpool LinkRecommended Gear:
- Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes
- Hiking Pack or Backpack
- 5-6 or more liters of water + Lunch + Snacks + 2nd Lunch + 2nd Snacks
- (Optional) Sun Glasses, Sun Screen, and Hat
- (If raining): Rain Jacket
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.
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