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Develop new skills by becoming a Hike Leader!

Are you looking for a new Career? Are you looking for a Promotion at work? Do you need to upgrade your Skill Set? Leading hiking groups develops many skills which can be applied in the Workplace. If so:

Think about leading a hike or bike trip for the North Shore Hikers!

You can learn and develop the following skills by leading a hike:

  1. Time management and goal setting
  2. Delegation
  3. Environmental stewardship
  4. Risk assessment
  5. Health and safety management
  6. Teamwork and Communication
  7. Problem solving, critical thinking
  8. Navigation
  9. Motivating groups

You do not have to be perfect when leading a hike, other leaders and hikers will be there to support you. If leading trips sounds like a fun and exciting opportunity, get in touch with our Trip Coordinator, Katy Poon, at tripcoordinator@northshorehikers.org.

BIKE AND HIKE – Penticton, June 10-15 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

BIKE AND HIKE CAMP-PENTICTON- June 10-15
If interested please email Cristina.jacob03@gmail.com
You will then receive further information.
This is what we are planning:
1) A six day schedule of hikes and rides in the Penticton area. The local Penticton outdoor club is assisting us with leaders and trek ideas.
2) Accommodations will be suggested but not provided   One must make their own arrangements. At that time of the year there are plenty of motels in the $100 range for two.
3) Carpooling there is preferred and participants email list can be used to contact people and make suitable arrangements. Club mileage policy will apply.
A preview of hikes proposed:
1- McIntyre bluff + side trip to pictographs
13km/570m/4hrs--trailhead in Willowbrook on Johnson crescent($5 per person)
2- Eagle bluff loop
13km/600m/4hrs. McIntyre creek road (opposite Vaseux campground) past the farm.
3- Apex loop
15km/600m/5 to 6 hrs--starts at km18 on Nickel plate road.
4- Keremeos Columns  near Keremeos, a geological phenomenon.
12kms/600m--road hike
Parking on Liddicoat road.
5- Hawthorn mountain
13km/750m/5hrs
Starts at Mahoney lake at yellow gate
6- Guy s cache loop
12km/3 to 4 hrs.
Trailhead at White lake parking.
I will lead at least two  bike rides: Skaha lake/ Okanogan Falls, and 30 km of KVR, but the local club can add several more.
❤️🥾🚴🏿‍♀️

Summer Camp 2025

Hi Hikers
Well, last summer's summer camp certainly uncovered some potential issues for pulling off a successful gathering  - like intense heat, forest fires and smoky air, fire related road closures and loss of access and basic uncertainty surrounding any planned activities.

But, hey, part of resiliency is learning from one's experiences and going forward with renewed focus.  So Don and Diane would love to lead another summer camp. We are putting out a proposal to assess whether there are any like minded individuals who would like to go.  We landed on a closer to home location suggested by Andrea Farmer - Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island, and a somewhat later date hoping to avoid smokey skies.

Proposed Summer Camp 2025 

Arrive September 3, 2025
Where can we stay? 
If camping -  Ralph River Campsite (with its remarkable old growth Douglas Fir) would be preferred.
The other campsite in the area is Buttle Lake Campsite Driftwood Bay group site (about a half hour drive from Ralph 'River)
Hopefully reservations after Labour Day are available.
Hikes
There are Valley and Lake hikes and there are Ridge and Peak hikes.  Due to the Park's proximity to the coast, one has to hike through the forest for longer to reach the subalpine so if you want to bag a peak you have to hike further to gain the elevation.
Valley and Lake hikes include:
Bedwell Lake Trail     10 km  603 m elevation
Bedwell Lake to Little Jim Lake to Cream Lake 19.6 km  1190 m elevation
Landslide Lake via Elk River  25.7 km 1221 m elevation
Arnica Lake 12.9 km 862 m elevation
Ridge and Peak hikes
Mt. Myra 17.2 km 1503 m elevation
Mt. Tom Taylor 18.3 km 1535 m elevation
Kings Peak 15.1 km 1882 m elevation
Flower Ridge 29.6 km 1801 m elevation
We were thinking 3 or maybe 4 hiking days, so departing on the 7th or 8th.
Post camp celebration
We have a place overlooking Crescent Channel on Quadra Island.  It is our retreat.  We have a couple of SUPs, a couple of kayaks and a canoe.  And Village Bay Lakes are nearby to swim in.  There are also a number of short hikes on the island for those that aren't hiked out. We are open to hosting the group for a few nights assuming people are willing to supply their own food and drink.
Expression of Interest
So, North Shore Hikers, let us know if you are interested and what your preferences are re accommodation and and whether you would like to follow up on Quadra for a post camp get together.
Don and Diane

PS  Please reply to Don at dfockler@hotmail.com

Epilogue to Summer Camp 2024

Hiking in the Monashees

At Sol Mountain Lodge

by Diane Whiteley

Summer Camp 2024 in the West Kootenays was greatly affected by the wild fires that broke out near New Denver just a few days before the start of camp.  We chose not to cancel the camp.  Rather, we let the 17 hikers, who signed up for it, decide for themselves whether they would come.  As it turned out, three of us convened at Kokanee Creek Campground and did the hikes planned for that area.

The last two days of summer camp were supposed to be in the Monashees at Sol Mountain Lodge, where 8 of us had booked 2 nights.  Our time there got cancelled due to a fire on the forest service road leading to the lodge.  The owners of the lodge, Sabine and Aaron, gave us the option to book later in 2024 or in summer 2025.  Don and I booked for September 20th and 21st 2024, which turned out to be the last two nights the lodge was open for hiking this year.

The drive in on forest service roads took just under 2.5 hours.  The roads were in good shape, and the drive provided spectacular views of Upper Arrow Lake and the alpine areas on the approach to the lodge.  On the last part of the drive, I looked up to see a large propane truck about a kilometer ahead of us, negotiating the steep incline to the lodge.  Wow, I thought, way up here delivering propane!  Then we caught up to the truck.  Wow, I thought.  Kind of stinky!  It wasn’t a propane truck.  It was a septic system clean-out truck!

On arrival at the lodge, we were greeted by Aaron and Sabine.  The lodge was lovely, spacious and cozy at the same time – a bit stinky as the truck proceeded with its task, but that was short-lived.

After a nice hot cup of tea and short introduction to the trails by Sabine, we headed out on the 3.5 km (one way) hike to Sol Lake.  It was the perfect introductory hike, a moderate grade with views in all directions in the open alpine valley.  It was a cold, brisk day and the higher mountains were dusted with snow that fell the night before.  Perfect weather for photography.  The lake was lovely, but we opted out of the recommended swim.  I would have had to take my toque off!

No swim, but a hot shower back at the lodge was most appreciated.  We were hungry, but dinner at the lodge didn't start until 7:30.  Luckily there were plenty of appetizers to keep us going.  And, dinner was worth waiting for - roasted squash, gnocchi and spiced meatballs with a sprinkling of arugula on top and a yummy tart with fresh raspberries and syrup for dessert.  (I am a vegetarian so the meat options were always replaced with tasty vegetarian fare.)

It was a good group of 12 - some of them friends of the family, some helpers for the end-of-season work party and some guests, who were mountain bikers.  We were the only hikers.  Indeed, we had the hiking trails entirely to ourselves!

The next morning dawned sunny but the ground was hard and the alpine meadows were covered with frost.  After a hearty breakfast, we discussed the options and decided on a challenging hike to Mt. Fosthall, which had snow near the summit.  We hoped it was only a dusting.  I had my Yak Tracks in my pack, but Don didn’t have his.

Mt. Fosthall, our objective

It was a stunning hike on a perfect, sunny day.  The frost quickly disappeared and we were stripping off layers after the first hill.  The first part of the trail is moderate uphill as it wends it way towards South Cariboo Pass.  Then it heads downhill before getting to the steep climb to the summit (2697 m) over rocks, small boulders and scree.  The summit is an 1177 m climb from the trailhead at the lodge.  The last section was steep and slippery. I stopped to put on my Yak Tracks and was glad I had them.

Don, climbing the last push to the summit
Don, summited!
Don, summited!

The effort of the climb was well worth it, though.  The views of the surrounding Monashees are indescribably beautiful.  There are vistas of lakes and mountains in every direction!  It was not windy.  When we returned to the lodge, the first question everyone asked was whether it was windy.  Mt. Fosthall is known for the roaring winds at the summit.  We were extremely lucky!

The 20 km round trip took us about 6 hours.  We thought we were slow but learned that was a good time, given the route-finding and slippery slopes.

We were encouraged to check out the sauna to soothe any stiff muscles we might have.  We considered it only briefly.  The part where you go outside and get hosed down with cold water didn’t sound soothing.  We decided to stay by the warm wood stove in the lodge.

On our last day, the weather forecast was iffy.  Rain was predicted to start around lunchtime.  We opted for the short hike, 1.5 km one way, to Bill Fraser Lake.  There we found the lodge canoe.  We hopped in and canoed around the small lake.  Aaron told us it was the “Canadian” experience to canoe as well as hike in the area.  We returned to the lodge and headed out from a fabulous weekend at a very special place. ♦

The Raven – November and December 2024

At a Glance

  • Highlights from the 2024 NSH AGM
  • New President's Message
  • NSH Christmas party, December 22
  • Hiking gets better in the 70’s
  • Expressions of interest for hiking the Julien Alps in Slovenia in July 2025
  • Information for new leaders
  • Nordic Wrecks are looking for new members

2024 AGM

Twenty five members of the club attended the AGM on November 25. Highlights from the meeting:

-New president: Diane Whiteley

-New Vice President: Roger Francois

-our annual donations to the 4 SARs( Lions Bay, North Shore, Whistler, Squamish) was increased from $100 to $200 to each search and rescue organization.

- a Website Committee of 5 people was formed to address our website issues

-11 AGM attendees selected their  club logo cycling jerseys available free of charge to all leaders of one or more activities in 2024. Your next opportunity to select your jersey, if you qualify, is the Club Christmas party, Sunday, December 22 at the 374 Engine Pavilion.

New President's Message: 

I feel both privileged and excited to be your new president! 

As my first official action as president, I want to say a great big thank you to our outgoing president, Cristina Jacob.  During her two-year term, Cristina has been not only an excellent president but also a jack-of-all-eExecutive Committee-trades, assuming a variety of roles as needed.  What roles you ask?  At various times during her term she has been Acting Webmaster, Treasurer, News Editor, Social Convener, and Delegate to FMCBC.  She has also led numerous hikes and snowshoe/nordic ski trips.  And, instead of taking a well-deserved rest, Cristina is continuing on the Executive Committee as Treasurer and Delegate to FMCBC.  So, thank you very, very much, Cristina!

At the AGM we had a brief discussion of ideas for day hikes, multi-day trips and other outdoor activities in 2025.  It’s going to be a great year with a variety of trips. Check the schedule regularly.

 Please consider volunteering for the Executive Committee.  We are in urgent need of a Webmaster and News Editor.  And, there are a variety of other vacant positions.

 I’d love to hear from you.  Send me your ideas for trips or other activities that you think will help the club flourish.  Email me at president@northshorehikers.org

 I hope to see you at the club holiday get together/lights walk!   Diane Whiteley

Christmas party, Sunday, December 22, 2-4pm

The party will be held at the Engine 374 Pavilion, near the Roundhouse in Yaletown.

The location is easily accessible by bus or Skytrain. Free parking available around the corner of Marinaside  Crescent with Drake Street

The club will provide festive refreshments. The Pavilion is fully decorated for Christmas but dress warm as the indoor heating is not up to par.

The party will be followed by a walk through downtown Vancouver to admire the seasonal decorations.

Register either for the party or the walk, or both,  with Cristina Jacob at cristina.jacob@gmail.com

Hiking gets better in the 70s’!!

By Cristina Jacob - This year, Emilia, Helen and I joined the Chilliwack Outdoor Club for a fabulous 14-day trekking in the Dolomites.  We did Via Alpina 1, at a sustained effort of 15 km, 1000m plus elevation gain on a daily basis.

And Emilia was in a stellar hiking 🥾 condition - at a much higher level of fitness that I remember her in the 2019 NSH trekking extravaganza from Chamonix to Zermatt.

So I asked what is the secret and I was told to do the following:

  • CLIMB 4 times a day 10 flights of stairs
  • HIKE 3 times a week the Grouse Grind or the BCMC trail
  • CARRY on All hikes an extra heavy pack( extra relative to your regular pack)

Try it to see if it works for you. It certainly worked for Emilia!

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Expressions of Interest- hiking Julien Alps in Slovenia, July 2025 

If interested, please contact Cristina Jacob at cristina.jacob03@gmail.com

I intend to go hiking in Slovenia in July. I will be using a trekking company from Slovenia. Right now my dates of choice are 5-12 of July. I am somewhat flexible on the dates but I need to be in Switzerland on July 14 for a family reunion. The Slovenia 7 nights/8day hiking trip starts in Ljubljana and ends in Ljubljana. It is fully guided for the hiking portion, and all transportation of participants and their luggage is included ( for the two nights hut accommodation you need to pack light!) More info can be found on the slovenia-trips.com website.

Information for new activity leaders

We need more leaders of activities. It can be a hike of any degree of difficulty, a cycle, a walk, or a social event- like inviting the club to your house for dinner. JUST KIDDING! And if you lead an activity do not forget to take a picture of the signup sheet and any guest waiver, and send them to our SignupSheets Secretary (Carol Kautz) signupsheets@northshorehikers.org   If you have any questions, please contact Carol Kautz or Planning Coordinator (Katy Poon)

Nordic Wrecks is looking for new members

The Nordic Wrecks is a great club. They have very friendly members and enjoy the great outdoors in the winter on cross country skis or snowshoes. Membership cost is a low $20 and with that you can enjoy all day or multi-day trips without the concerns of driving. All of their trips are on warm buses equipped with seatbelts and washrooms.

Their website is nordicwreck.org

Please feel free to contact Jeannette Blanchard (President of Nordic Wrecks) at 604 520-1052 or jeannette_blanchard@hotmail.com with any questions you might have.

NSH AGM – Monday Nov 25, 7pm

All members of the NSH club are invited to the Annual General Meeting to be held Monday, November 25 at 7 pm. 
LOCATION Sunrise Community Hall

A detailed agenda and other meeting materials will be available on the website several days prior to the meeting. As part of the business section of the meeting, we will look at the club’s financial position, listen to activity  reports, and elect the new club executives. We will serve refreshments and appreciate if you bring your own mug.
After the break we will hold an open forum to  discuss multiple-day trips planned for 2025. Bring your ideas and suggestions on how to diversify and strengthen our club.
And we will distribute club logo jerseys to all members who led one or more activity in 2024.

RSVP by email to cristina.jacob03@gmail.com

 

The Vancouver Skiers

The Vancouver Skiers are looking for new members, are you interested in joining?

The Vancouver Skiers Touring and Cross Country Ski Club offer weekend and day skitrips to adults of all ages to destinations around southern BC. Our membership includes classic and skate skiers, snowshoers and some downhill skiers.

Overnight trip destinations include:

  • Silver Star and Sovereign Lake
  • Sun Peaks
  • Larch Hills
  • Telemark and Kelowna Nordic
  • Nickel Plate at Apex

Day trips are to Callaghan and Manning Park.

The trips are priced at cost, organized and lead by experienced volunteers. Transport is by bus and accommodation is double room occupancy.

Check out the itinerary and club membership information at www.theskiers.ca or email any questions to web@theskiers.ca

The Raven – September/October 2024

President's Message

This year is the biggest travel year for me since I retired 12 years ago. That means that I had less time to dedicate to club activities and I obviously missed the summer camp led by Diane and Don. Her humorous and informative trip report is the main feature of this Raven issue.

Two events to put on your mental calendars for this year:

  • an open , all-invited , Executive meeting to be held in September; date and location to be confirmed.
  • The November AGM with its mix of fun and administrative activities.
Also, a big reminder that we need volunteers to fill positions for the Club Executive. Among others, we will need: a new President , a Webmaster and a Treasurer for 2025/2026. Executive positions are usually filled for a 2-year term. More details and preparatory reports for the AGM will be sent to all two weeks in advance of the meeting.

 

Have a fabulous summer. I will be in Europe in August, South America in October and US in December!!
See you on the trails!!
Cristina Jacob

Summer Camp 2024 - Fun and Flexibility by Diane Whiteley

♦On July 19th when Camp organizers Don and Diane left home, 17 enthusiastic hikers were getting ready to come to camp.  Life was good!

We left on the 19th because we had home exchangers coming to our place, which was booked with exchangers until August 1st. Our plan was to stay in Summerland for 4 days at a home exchange we’d arranged right on Okanagan Lake.  Then we’d head for Kokanee Creek campground on July 23th, a day before the start of camp.

Oh no!  The best laid plans….  Our home exchange in Summerland got cancelled the day before we were to go there.  We quickly pivoted and, luckily, found another home exchange further south in Osoyoos, just a minute or two walk from Osoyoos Lake.  So far, so good!  Good thing we were close to the lake.   The temperature was around 37 C daily and got up to 42 C one day!  We spent most of our time in the lake.

It was cooler on the 23th, the day we left Osoyoos for the 3 days of camp based at Kokanee Creek campground.  We were worried, though.  Fires near New Denver, the base camp we were going to after Kokanee Creek, were growing.  The town was now on evacuation alert.  I started getting emails.  Hikers began cancelling.  By the time we got settled at Kokanee Creek campground, all but one of our hikers had cancelled!  Craig, who grew up in Trail, was visiting there before camp and was coming!  Hooray!

Ironically, the air quality at the campground was fine and the sandy beach on Kootenay Lake was great for swimming.  Craig arrived on the 24th and set up a gold medal winning camp.  He had a large tent with a sitting room in the front and bedroom in the rear.  He had a fine looking barbecue, which he used to grill luscious steaks.  He had a variety of musical instruments for entertaining guests.  If you go to camp next year, consider sharing a campsite with Criag if we don’t get there first!

On the morning of July 25th Craig, Don and I set out to do our first hike in Kokanee Glacier Park, planned destination Glacier cabin.  The air got a bit smoky as we drove to the trailhead, but it was still pretty good when we started hiking.  The wildflowers were in full bloom, the trail conditions were excellent, and we were a happy group of 3.  After about an hour we turned a corner on the trail and saw the heavier smoke in the distance.  Oh no!  We continued as far as Kokanee Pass, but the smoke was getting worse.  After an impromptu lecture from Dr. Don on fine particulate matter and what it does to your lungs, we decided to turn around.

On the way down, we met a dad and his young son.  We stopped to chat and Dr. Don got into a discussion with them about which is worse for hikers – mosquitoes or smoke?  The youngster said his dad thought mosquitoes were worse.  By the time Dr. Don, expert on tropical medicine, finished his impromptu lecture on mosquitoes that carry malaria, dengue fever, zika virus etc., the young boy’s eyes were wide and worried.  Dad and son continued into the smoky haze.  Hopefully, they did not run into any mosquitoes!

On the 26th it was clear and sunny. We headed for a hike at Whitewater ski area.  Craig, well versed in local lore, provided local colour commentary on the way to the trailhead parking area.  We started our hike on the alpine trail that took us across ski slopes abundant with wild flowers – beargrass, lupins, arnica, valerian, paintbrush, aspen fleabane etc.  We came to an intersection and followed the trail along a high ridge over the minor summits of Hummingbird and Prospector.  On the way back we got to watch a pika eat his lunch.  So cute!

On the 27th, we parted ways with Craig.  After we awarded him 3 gold medals – for showing up, having the best camp set-up and for being a great tour guide – Craig headed for Mable Lake to visit a friend.  Don and I headed north through New Denver and Nakusp to the ferry across Arrow Lake at Galena Bay. We saw several, small fires en route.  Indeed, there were fires very close to Shelter Bay where the ferry docks.  During the drive I managed to book the last available camping cabin at Canyon Hot Springs.  We wanted a roof over our head because rain was in the forecast.

It didn’t rain after all, and the 28th dawned sunny and clear.  There was smoke in the valley below but the alpine area in Revelstoke National Park, where we decided to hike, was clear and perfect for the hike to Jade and Eva Lakes, a spectacular trail!

The last two days of summer camp were supposed to be at Sol Mountain Lodge, where 8 of us had booked 2 nights.  Our time there got cancelled by the lodge, but we have the option to book in August or September this year or summer next year.

So, on the 29th, we headed for Manning Park.  We were in no hurry since it was showery.  We decided to take highway 5A from Kamloops all the way to Princeton.  There were few cars.  It’s a beautiful drive along a valley with lake after lake, surrounded by rolling hills and grasslands.  Highly recommended!

We arrived at Manning, spent one night in the Lodge then camped for 2 nights at Skyview, the new RV campground close to Lightening Lake.  It’s designed for RVs but turned out to be a good choice for tenting too.  We had our own water tap and electrical outlet where we hooked up our cooler, which has an electric option.  The shower building is brand new, and the two ‘outhouses’ close to our campsite had a flush toilets and sinks.

We were puzzled about the forest all through Manning park.  The trees are brown and unhealthy looking.  We found out the park has been invaded by Spruce Bud Worms:

“Defoliation begins at the top of the tree and current-year needles are partially or completely consumed. If large numbers of larvae are present, previous-year needles may also be affected.

 Spruce budworm larvae also feed on staminate (male) flowers and cones. During epidemics, the larvae may destroy all of the cones.

  Severely affected tree stands turn a rust colour due to the presence of dried-out needles held together by strands of silk spun by the larvae. In the fall, most dead needles are dispersed by the wind and defoliated stands take on a greyish appearance.

  A single year of defoliation generally has little impact on the tree. However, it does cause weakening of the tree, making it more susceptible to attacks by other insects.”

From the campground, it was a short walk to Lightening Lake where Don headed off to fish, and I rented an SUP.  The fishing was good.  We had two fresh Rainbow trout for supper!  The next day we hiked to the peak of Mt. Frosty, a hike which Don had never done.  It was a perfect day in all respects.

Much to our surprise, it was a darn good summer camp in spite of oppressive heat, wildfires and smoke. ♦

RAVEN, July/August 2024 issue


How is your summer going?
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Read our club’s trip reports. They may inspire you to lead new hikes for the club.

Multiple-day local and international trips🇺🇸🇯🇵🇨🇦🇦🇺🇮🇹

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 Update🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️

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 22-29🌲🐻😁

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 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦👩‍👩‍👦‍👦👩‍👩‍👦‍👦👩‍👩‍👦‍👦👩‍👩‍👦‍👦👩‍👩‍👦‍👦👩‍👩‍👦‍👦

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

“My 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 ‘Play, Clean, Go’ 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 ‘hitchhiking’ is a major cause of invasive species spread, causing harm to the biodiversity of the habitat they are introduced to.”

Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia( ORCBC)🏕️🌲 Continue reading RAVEN, July/August 2024 issue

May/June Raven Newsletter


    • Raven Newsletter May/June 2024

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Day Passes needed for Garibaldi, Golden Ears and Joffre Lakes. 

All the information you need for booking the day pass is available on the bcparks website. 

You can book two days in advance, and if you have a camping pass no day pass is required.

Note that Garibaldi and Golden Ears are vehicle passes- car pooling encouraged! Trailheads affected in Garibaldi are: Diamond Head, Rubble Creek and Cheakamus.

Trailheads affected in Golden Ears are: Gold Creek, West Canyon and Allouette Lake parking and boat launch areas.

Joffre lakes is a person pass. They have a 500 persons/day limit and the park is occasionally closed to public. Check the website before you plan a hike there.

🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕Club meeting held on May 14. Thank you for coming!

We had about 20 NSH hikers who gathered at Leslie’s house for pizza, pie, and tea. “Secondary” to the food attraction was participating to the business meeting of the Executive Committee. A great opportunity to meet and know who these people are. The Club is being run by volunteers who have different positions on the Committee. Each year, at the November AGM, we elect the President, VP, Treasurer, Membership Secretary, Recording Secretary and Planning Coordinator. All other positions on the Executive Committee can be filled any time during the year.

We had a good discussion about the current vacancies and we are happy to report that several attendees stepped up to fill the following positions:

Naomi Watts - A hikes Planner

Fern Pires and Carol N -Social Convener 

Carol Kautz - Trip Report Secretary

We are still looking for volunteers to fill the following positions: Webmaster ; News Editor; Social Media; President ( starting in November); Cycle Coordinator ( starting in November)

Contact Cristina Jacob if interested.

Club Jerseys selected
Six different designs were looked at during the May 14 meeting and two were selected to apply the club logo on. A long sleeve and a short sleeve.

The jerseys will cost about $30 each and will be offered at a 50% discount to club members who led at least one activity in 2024 and at full cost to any member of the club.

More details will be included in the next Raven ( July/August)

In the interim, check the website called Temu and search for men cycling jerseys. You may like a different design. You can order the jersey you like and the club will pay for applying the club logo on the sleeve.

For more info email Cristina Jacob at cristina.jacob03@gmail.com

📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 Attendance sheets and guest waivers 

Since Carol Kautz is now again filling the position of Trip Report Secretary we will adhere to the following rules and guidelines for saving attendance sheets and guest waivers:

After completing the activity, take a photo with your smart phone of the documents ( sign up sheet and guest waivers ) and email them to the Trip Report Secretary within one week of the trip, to signupsheets@northshorehikers.org

🏕️🏕️🏕️🏕️🏕️🏕️🏕️🏕️🏕️Staycation week for NSH hikers- in planning stage

A full week of activities around Vancouver is being planned for the end of September. Details will be posted in the Schedule and subsequent Trip Updates on the Forum. If you have any suggestions for activities to be included or you would like to lead one contact Katy Poon.

Example of activity
Friday , September 27- pickleball in Squamish for NSH, new players welcome. The Two-hour pickleball session at the Brennan Community courts will be followed by a 2-hour hike on Jurassic Ridge at Murrin lake.  Leader Cristina Jacob. Canceled if wet.

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One or two volunteers needed to promote the club on May 26

Metro Vancouver invited us to participate with a display at their annual “ Wilderness at Your Doorstep event at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park .  The event will be on Sunday, May 26 from 9:30am to 1pm, and they will be grateful if you can join them ! Similar to previous years, the purpose of the event is to showcase the unique natural, history and network of trails at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and the community that supports it.”

If interested to volunteer contact Ramona Muljar at ramona_muljar@hotmail.com