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 450meters
Intermediate: Elevation 450 to 1000meters
Hard: Elevation 1000 to 2000meters
Very Hard: 2000+ meters
Organizer Recommendations:
*Each organizer runs their events differently, below is a general outline 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, speed, and leadership style to your experience level and temperament.
Shirin: Easy Hikes with some Intermediate Hikes, Group Size: 40-200,
Social days at a slow, leisurely pace with many breaks, & waiting for slower hikers.
Approx. 3-5 hours,
Special Events: Yoga, Hot Springs, Travel Inns/Hotels/Motels, Movies
Experience Level Recommendation: Easy, New Hiker, New in Town, Leisurely Pace, Large Events
Allison: Intermediate Hikes with some Hard Hikes, Group Size: 20-40,
Standard hiking times for medium size groups, social conversations and chat,
Approx. 4-7 hours,
Special Events: Snowshoeing, Christmas Markets,
Experience Level Recommendation: Intermediate/Medium
Alan: Hard Hikes, Group Size: 10-30,
Somewhat faster pace than an Intermediate Speed, but not fast,
Approx. 5-7 hours + travel time,
Special Events: Hikes in the US, National Park Hikes,
Experience Level Recommendation: Experienced and Active
Evan: Easy - Very Hard Hikes, Group Size: 6-60,
Standard hiking times for medium size groups, events vary based on the difficulty
Approx. 3-12 hours,
Special Events: Paintball, Movies,
Experience Level Recommendation: Variable, Depends on Event
Special Event Requirements:
Members that are responsible and show up to events, and want to take part in these special events are encouraged to sign up, but due to special events averaging a higher then usual number of no-shows and expenses, we have additional requirements below.
Special Event Disclaimer:
Before pressing Attend, make sure you can go.
In addition to our usual 3 strike non-attendance policy, attendees who do not attend special events will face one or more of the following restrictions depending on the event and the organizer:
no refunds for the event, event restrictions, and/or removal from the group.
***All expenses are final, and are used to book accommodations and travel ahead of time, another group member may take your place at your own expense if you decide not to go.
Organizer Guidelines - Attendee Recommendations:
Hard or Very Hard Hikes: Based on Past Hiking Experience
Movies: 4 Events prior with us, e-Transfer cost of admission to the Organizer
Lunches and Dinners: 4 Events prior with us
Day Travel or Hot Spring Events: 6 Events prior with us
Multi-day Travel and Hiking: 6-8 Events prior with us
*You can check your profile to see the number of our events you've attended
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.
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; 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 "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.
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 (4+)
See all- Whistler: Crater Rim & Farside Loop - IntermediateWhistler Interpretive Forest, Whistler, BC
## Details
Description:
About the Hike:
The Crater Rim and Farside Loop Trail are located in the Whistler Interpretive Forest, just outside the Whistler Olympic Village. The trail loops around Loggers Lake, a beautiful body of water situated right inside a 10,000 year old extinct volcanic crater, and includes views of the Cheakamus River. This is an excellent shoulder season hike as it is free of snow much earlier than the high elevation hikes in the area.
Although this hike is shorter and has less elevation gain than some intermediate hikes, the trail features rough and uneven terrain.
AllTrails Map here.
In order to keep the group size manageable, RSVPs will be capped at 40.
Carpool sign up here. Please pay your driver. Suggested amount is $8 per hour of driving.
*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.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Intermediate, 9 km trail (loop), 406 meters of elevation gain
Meeting At: Whistler Interpretive Forest Parking Lot. From Vancouver, turn right off HWY 99 at Function Junction onto Cheakamus Lake Road, then take first left into parking lot next to the highway.
Parking: Whistler Interpretive Forest
Transit: FROM WHISTLER VILLAGE - Take Bus 10 or 20 to stop HWY 99 in Cheakamus Crossing neighbourhood
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:- Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes
- Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2-3 liters of Water + 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)
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Safety items: headlamp, personal first aid kit, power bank for phone, lighter/matches, emergency blanket
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; 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 "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. - Joffre Lakes and Matier Glacier, Date ChangedJoffre Lakes Park,, Mount Currie, BC
# Joffre Lakes and Matier Glacier, Pemberton, BC
Weather dependent.
We will approach the glacier and we will admire it from a safe distance. How far we can safely approach the glacier? It depends on the temperature, response to my ongoing inquiries from the park, and assessment of the team leader at the site. Melting glacier and possibility of falling through the ice is a clear and present reality. Team leader to mitigate the risk will determine where the endpoint for hike and approaching the glacier will be.Micro spikes or crampons are mandatory.
Optional snowshoes.
Climbing to Matier Glacier is subject to the last minuets approval of the team leader upon completion of safety check.
Details
Hike Distance: 10 km round trip
Hike Duration: 3-4 hours to Upper Lake; an extra 1.5 hours to Matier glacier
Elevation Gain/Loss: 400 m to upper lake; an extra 380 m to glacier
Difficulty: Difficult
What makes it difficult? Though the trail is easy to follow, the steepness of the trail from lower lake may take some by surprise; the hike up to the glacier is more of a scramble across fairly easy terrain, but packed with snow.
Park website: Click hereIf you like, and can keep a a secret, bring food for ever hungry birds, which in turn can be quite competitive to steal your food. Hush hush.
Please feel free to go on the waiting list. Priority goes to the drivers and folks with good hiking history.*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
*Carpool fee is $8 cash per hour x 6 hours of travel: approximate total = $50 cash
*End time doesn't include the time to drive back
*This event could take longer, as the hike time is 3-5 hours depending on who you ask
*If Joffre Lakes ends up being closed we'll change this to a different event.Initially Meeting at St. Davids United Church located at 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver, BC, V7S 1N5 at 6:00 AM to consolidate our rides.
Our Final Meeting point is at lower Joffre Lakes. Parking is located at the trail head not far from the parking lot, at 9:00 AM:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lower+Joffre+Lake/@50.3664886,-122.5400229,13z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5480c8c5211842dd:0x47212d5252cf7dcb!8m2!3d50.3659469!4d-122.4966378!16s%2Fg%2F11cjk3hdtv?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3DCarpool List:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10gf74pbNaUOb6RZ5QitZBaBc5MIXTI5mkxpWaK-WYP0/edit?gid=0#gid=0mandatory & Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:
- MANDATORY Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes + Micro Spikes + Gaiters
- Mandatory Small Day pack or Hiking backpack + 2 litres of water and Lunch + Snacks + 2nd Lunch + 2nd Snacks
- Mandatory warm layers of clothing
- Recommended Winter Coat/Parka or Puffer Jacket with hood
- Mandatory Gloves or Mittens
- Recommended Rain jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
- Recommended Snow shoes.
- Recommended sun protection and sunglasses
- Mandatory 10 essentials.
- Recommended walking poles.
Team leader keeps the right to choose to refuse attendance of individuals who are not equipped with mandatory items.
BC winter tire restrictions (chains) start Oct 1st and ends end of March. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/winter-driving/about-winter-tires.
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.By choosing to attend this event you have confirmed you have read and understood the description of the hike and you're physically able to complete this hike safely.
By choosing to attend you also confirm you are equipped with mandatory and recommended equipment, clothing, footwear and essentials.
