RAVEN, July/August 2024 issue


How is your summer going?
๐Ÿฅพ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšฃ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ•๏ธ๐Ÿš

Read our clubโ€™s trip reports. They may inspire you to lead new hikes for the club.

Multiple-day local and international trips๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

This year, in addition to our summer camp in the Kootenays, we have a cycling trip to SaltSpring Island, a hiking trip to Austria, a hiking trip to Sierra Nevada in US, and helihiking North of Pemberton.

For next year, a cycling trip to Italy is already full and we hope that there will be more events listed on our Schedule. If you plan a personal trip and you would like other club members to join you, please contact Diane Whiteley or Cristina Jacob and they will list the event on the Schedule. The trip will then become a club event and participants will benefit of additional insurance provided by the club affiliation to the FMCBC.

Club Cycling Jerseys Update๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ

Jerseys will be available to buy for $30 at the November AGM.You can pay by cheque or cash.Club members who led at least one activity in 2024 will receive a 50% discount towards purchasing a jersey. Jerseys will be made available again at the Christmas party. Dates for these two events ( AGM and Christmas party) will be made available when set by the club Executive Committee.

Please send your request for a jersey, indicating your size(S M L) to Dave Chow our Membership Secretary.

Picture of jersey

Staycation Week coming up September 22-29๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜

Watch the Schedule for the planned events. If you want to lead one, contact the Planner appropriate for the activity.

Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ

These people reached out to us- have a look at their message!

โ€œMy name is Sara, and I am reaching out on behalf of the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council, a non-profit that works to minimize the threat of invasive species that negatively impact the environment, economy, and human health in the Sea to Sky Region.
We run a campaign called โ€˜Play, Clean, Goโ€™ which advises outdoor recreationists to clean all mud, seeds, and plant fragments from themselves and their gear before moving to new areas, to prevent the spread of invasive species. This is particularly important for hikers, climbers and trail runners in the Sea to Sky since many of them travel between different trail networks within and beyond the region. Often without realizing it, seeds, burs, and plant parts can get caught in clothing, hiking boots and trail shoes and transported from one trailhead to the next. This โ€˜hitchhikingโ€™ is a major cause of invasive species spread, causing harm to the biodiversity of the habitat they are introduced to.โ€

Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia( ORCBC)๐Ÿ•๏ธ๐ŸŒฒOur Club is a member of FMCBC, which is a member of ORCBC

โ€œFounded in 1976, the Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia (ORCBC) is a charitable organization that serves as a collective voice for a wide range of outdoor recreational groups and activities, including hiking, cycling, paddling, skiing, fishing, horseback riding, and motorized recreation.

We work with our members, government agencies, First Nations, other organizations, and the public to address issues related to outdoor recreation access, environmental stewardship, and public policy.

These are some of the key activities of ORCBC:

  • Advocating for the protection and enhancement of outdoor recreational opportunities.
  • Facilitating communication and collaboration among different recreational user groups.
  • Providing input on land use planning and management.
  • Promoting responsible recreation practices and environmental stewardship.
  • Organizing and promoting events and initiatives to engage the public in outdoor activities

ย Our Mission

We advocate for access to and promote the responsible use of BCโ€™s outdoors for public recreation while building bridges between our diverse membership.ย 

Our Vision

Recreation and outdoor places are valued as essential to healthy individuals and vibrant communities, and that every British Columbian has access to meaningful outdoor recreation experiences.โ€

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