We're a volunteer-run club that gets Vancouverites into the mountains — rain, snow, or shine. Whatever the season, we've got a trip for it.
Our home base is the North Shore mountains — Cypress, Grouse, Seymour — but we explore in all directions, from the Gulf Islands to the Rockies. NSH has been organizing trips since 1958.
What we do
Where we explore
Most trips are day trips, with weekend or weeklong adventures for longer distances.
Howe Sound
Fraser Valley
Gulf Islands
Chilliwack Valley
Hope/Manning Park
Mt. Baker / Washington
Coquihalla
The Rockies
Chilcotins
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect from North Shore Hikers leaders?
North Shore Hikers leaders are volunteer members of the club, not paid guides.
Many have led trips for the club for decades, drawing on years of experience in the local mountains, and the club itself has been running outdoor trips on the North Shore since 1958. You can meet the current directors and trip leaders here.
On the trail, leaders know the routes, watch for changing conditions, set a steady group pace, and look out for participants throughout the day. Hiking with experienced leaders is safer than going solo or with a casual group. Even so, mountain travel always carries some risk, and no leader can fully eliminate it.
Becoming a paid member for $30/year directly supports these volunteers — including liability insurance that protects them personally if they're ever sued for an incident on a trip.
Participants stay responsible for picking trips that match their fitness, arriving prepared with the 10 Essentials, and following the leader's instructions on the trail.
Why join NSH instead of going out alone?
Going out with an experienced group is safer than going alone. Leaders choose familiar routes, watch the weather and trail conditions, and set a steady pace the group can sustain together. If something goes wrong, you're not on your own.
You also get decades of local trail knowledge built into every trip. North Shore Hikers has been exploring these mountains since 1958, and many leaders have spent years learning the terrain, the seasonal patterns, and the routes that match different fitness levels.
Trips are graded clearly so you can pick the right fit without guesswork.
The club is a community. Members often build long-term partnerships through the club — people they continue to hike, ski, and ride with for years.
Becoming a paid member for $30/year supports the volunteer leaders who make every trip possible — including liability insurance that protects them personally if they're ever sued for an incident on a trip.