NSH Notices

2009/12/18

2010 Ride to Conquer Cancer


Attention North Shore Hiker Members:

I require your help.  I’m participating in this year’s Ride to Conquer Cancer that takes place, June 2010.  This two day cycling journey starts in Vancouver and finishes up in Seattle.  My goal is to complete this challenging 260 Km bike ride and raise $2500.00 for cancer research.
   
If any of you are interested in making a donation to help me reach my financial goal, please visit my personal site in the enclosed link below:

David's site

or

http://www.conquercancer.ca/site/TR/Events/Vancouver2010?px=2241099&pg=personal&fr_id=1331

Once you have accessed my personal site, you can either make an online donation or you can download and print a donation form and mail this form along with a cheque to the BC Cancer Foundation.

If you decide to make a donation of at least $10.00 before the end of 2009, you will receive a tax receipt that is applicable for this coming taxation year.

If you have any questions, please get back to me.

Thank you in advance for your help,

Sincerely,


David Knight


2009/12/06

NORTH SHORE HIKERS 1ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY – DECEMBER 12TH


Well, here we are – less than one week away from the 1st North Shore Hikers Christmas Party and Santa has a few reminders to share with you.  Now Santa does not usually drink but he knows some of you wonderful hikers would like perhaps a little Christmas Cheer in a bottle and that will be OK – it is BYOB, however,  Santa will be watching you because we are all going to arrive home safely.
 
There will be approximately 75 of us happy hikers/cyclist/skiers and the food – Oh My – a cruise ship has nothing on us – turkey will be provided and the variety of dishes will be a treat to behold.  Now along with your incredible dishes could you please bring a serving utensils – plates will be provided but in an effort to be green, it would be grand if everyone could please bring their own eating utensils.  Don’t forget we do not want to see anyone eating with fingers.  Due to the limited kitchen space, it would be best if we provide the plates.
 
We are thrilled that so many are coming to the party but still have room for more people if anyone decides later on that they would like to come and join in the festivities, please let us know  – we could sure use some people with musical talents – Don’t be shy.
 
There will be several door prizes to be won kindly donated by or through unsolicited effort of various members.
 
At this time of year also, it is important that we also think of others who are not so fortunate as us to be able to go out hiking, cycling etc. and therefore, we will have a table set aside for the food bank.
 
There is still time to join in, e-mail Margaret for attendance and Gillian for your food contribution.

Do not forget the party starts at 6 pm on December 12th – Sunrise Community Hall -  1950 Windermere Street, Vancouver.  
 
Santa will be watching for you next Saturday – he will be there!
 
2009/12/01

Cypress Provincial Park - 2010 Winter Games trail restrictions.


Please see details at http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/cypress/#Important
 
2009/08/18

North Shore Hikers Social Evening: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.


The socials are open to members and non-members - so bring a friend or two.

Please note this is our last slide social evening for the year, however, we will host an enchanting Christmas Potluck Social on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 --stay tune for more information.

Slides Shows (Japan, China, and more):

  • Backcountry Skiing in Hokkaido, Japan and The Andes, - presented by Executive Member Matt Gunn.
  • Urban Hiking in Xian, Shanghai and Beijing, China - presented by Member Cristina Jacobs.

Location: Sunrise Community Centre, 1931 Windermere St., Vancouver
Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. sharp.

Refreshments: Sweet and savory treats plus coffee and tea will be provided.  Let’s minimize our impact on the earth by bringing our own mugs.  Disposable cups will be available for a donation.  The donations will be used to purchase food for our Christmas party.

Gear swap:  Please note that this will be a regular feature offered at all socials.  We will be providing gear swap tables for those who want to sell their equipment.  Please affix your name and selling price on your items. Cash only. If interested in participating, please email gear swap coordinator Brandon Boulier at brandonsoc777@hotmail.com

Voluntary Membership Directory:
Voluntary Membership Consent forms will be available at ALL Socials.  We will be emailing the voluntary membership list to ONLY those who have signed up!

We look forward to seeing you on Oct. 1!
2009/06/28

July 12, to 'Tricouni Meadows & beyond' changes


The B hike, July 12, to 'Tricouni Meadows & beyond', Bert Palfrey CD, will instead go to High Falls Creek.  4X4s won't be needed, but everything else will be as in the Raven.
2009/06/21

C Grade Backpacking Trip to Wedgemount Lake


C Grade Backpacking Trip to Wedgemount Lake, offered on the same weekend as the C Grade one-day hiking trip to the lake: 25th/26th July 09:

Plan to meet at St David’s Church at 7.00am for the overnight trip to Wedgemount Lake. We shall camp at the lake and offer optional peaks on the Saturday and Sunday. These will most probably be Mount Cook on the 25th and Mount Weart on the 26th, although I am open to suggestions.

The camping trip will be cancelled if bad weather is forecast. Please email or call Michale during the week prior, to confirm the meet up arrangements, mcohen@travelmasters.ca or 778 839 3431. An ice axe and crampons may be necessary for the summit of Mt Weart.
2009/06/20

It is time for all to start practising writing skills.


It is time for all to start practising writing skills and read about picture composition. Here is why. During the last directors' meeting on June 8th, Ryszard and Nader proposed adding an interactive part to our existing web site. It will enable every registered NSH member to write trip reports and add pictures straight to the web. The proposal was passed by the directors and the work started. The trial will start soon. Stay tuned.
2009/04/28

North Shore Hikers Social Evening: Thursday, June 4, 2009.


The socials are open to members and non-members - so bring a friend or two.

This is our last social evening before our long summer recess and we are trying something new by offering three shorter slide shows that represent the wonderful diversity of our club.

Slides Shows:

  • Back country skiing from the Campbell Icefield Chalet, one of our skiers favourite destinations.  Located 40 km north of Golden on the snowy side of the Rockies.  See what they are raving about.  Presented by member Al Payne.
  • Cycle touring in France - Burgundy and the Chateaux of the Loire Valley, presented by member Gordon Dunham
  • Trekking: Have you ever dreamed of going to the Himalayas? Last November member Michele Cohen led a charity fundraising group to 6476m. Come and see the spectacular photos of her expedition to Mera Peak, Nepal’s highest trekking summit.

Location: Sunrise Community Centre, 1931 Windermere St., Vancouver
Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. sharp
Refreshments: Sweet and savory treats will be provided.  Help minimize our impact on the environment by bringing your own mug for coffee and/or tea.
Gear swap:  Please note that this will be a regular feature offered at all socials.  Do you have a backpack that you never use or one too many ice axes hanging around the house?  Well, we will be providing gear swap tables for those who want to sell their equipment.  Please put price tags on your items and come early to set up your table.  Cash only.

Voluntary Membership Lists:
Voluntary Membership Consent forms will be available at ALL Socials.  We will be emailing the voluntary membership list to ONLY those who have signed up!

We look forward to seeing you on June 4!
2009/04/27

150 members and guests joined us on April 2 slide social.

The April 2, 2009 slide social was very exciting night as almost 150 members and guests joined in the festivities:

  • Thanks to Michael Boni and Michael Peterman for sharing their super slide show stories
  • Thanks to Michelle Hyun for the fabulous food
  • Thanks to all who participated in the great gear swap
  • Thanks to Matt Gunn for writing and selling his Scrambles Book
  • Thanks to Tom Cardle for again selling the mini-crampons.
  • Thanks Miki Hirahara, Gordon Ruth, Donna Nyberg and Michele Cohen for hosting our Welcome Desk
  • And a special thanks to all the many volunteers that help set up and clean up the hall: Ness McCulley, Patrick Brown, Mary Tainsh, Ken Nowell, Tom Cardle, Donna Nyberg, Betty and Ron Edmunds, Sook Kim, Miki Hirahara, Gordon Ruth, Maurice Lyttle, Colin Nicols, Mark Tremblay, Bob Simpson, Michelle Hyun and Michele Cohen.  My apologizes if I have forgotten to thank a volunteer.  Please email me at president@northshorehikers.org and I will be sure to include your name next time
If you would like to become a volunteer, please come by early the next time.
2009/04/04

"Scrambles in Southwest BC” by Matt Gunn reprinted

"Scrambles in Southwest BC” by North Shore Hikers executive Matt Gunn has recently been reprinted after almost 2 years of being unavailable. The book is currently available for order at the Cairn Publishing website (www.cairnpublishing.com). This guidebook covers the middle ground between hiking and mountaineering. It offers access to incredible wilderness summits without using ropes or advanced climbing techniques. In this guide, experienced hikers and mountaineers will find a wide range of route difficulties, from trails leading to summits, to challenging snow and rock ascents.

2009/04/03

Trails Strategy for British Columbia by Matt Gunn and Brian Wood

From here you can download the whole article.
2009/03/07

Wilderness first Aid courses

Some members have expressed interest in taking a wilderness first aid course.  Here are three websites that you can peruse for more information.

1. www.wildernessmedicalconsultants.ca (see more details below)
2. www.wildernessfirstaid.com (Slipstream)
3. www.wildernessalert.com

Wilderness Medical Consultants spring courses for the West Coast are as follows:

  • Intro to wilderness first aid, 20 hrs, Vancouver, June 6-7 & June 13-14, cost $225
  • Advanced wilderness first aid, 40 hrs, Squamish, May 20-24/2009, cost $425
  • Wilderness first responder, 80 hrs, Whistler, May 26-June 4, cost $715
2009/03/07

Social Evening: Thursday, April 2, 2009

Slides Shows:

Member Mike Boni will present “Last degree in the first world” (Vinson Massif, Antarctica) including a delightful 12 minute musical CD Titled “To Hell and Back”

Member Michael Peterman will present "Rock and Ice: Solitude in the Canadian Rockies."

Location: Sunrise Community Center, 1931 Windermere St., Vancouver
Time: Doors open at 7 pm. and entertainment begins at 7:30 pm.
Refreshments: Sweet and savory treats will be provided.  Help minimize our impact on the environment by bringing your own mug for coffee and/or tea.
Gear swap:  Do you have a backpack that you never use or one too many ice axes hanging around the house?  Well, we will be providing a gear swap table for those who want to sell their equipment.  Cash only.
Mini-crampons: Due to popular demand, we will again be selling mini-crampons for $35.  Cash only.
2009/02/19

Lost and Found:

 
1. New snowshoe bag left behind after a hike to Elfin Lake on Dec. 6/08
2. An old pair of Meindl hiking boots left at our Feb. 5/09 evening social.
 
Please contact me if these items are yours by April 2/09, otherwise I will be giving them away.
 
Ye Chu
 
email: president@northshorehikers.org
2009/02/11

Message from your backpack coordinator.


As the NEW backpack coordinator, I would like to solicit names of those
 members interested in coordinating backpacks or car camps of their choice.
 My present contact list is quite out-of-date.
 
 The most popular months for these trips are from May to October. The trips
 are usually rated easy, medium or difficult and are advertised in the Raven
 schedule.
 
 Call or email Mary Tainsh (604) 224-3844 or matainsh@shaw.ca.
 
2009/02/11

Voluntary Membership Lists:


Our apology for not including the Voluntary Membership Consent form in the last Raven.  From here you can download the form that you can fill out and bring to socials or mail to Editor, North Shore Hikers 5035 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC, V5W 2X3

Voluntary Membership Consent forms will be available at ALL Socials.


2009/01/29

Thursday, Feb 5 - NSH Social Evening

We will be presenting the following slide shows:

  1. Member and Professional Trekking Guide Michele Cohen will present "The Simien Mountains - Trekking in Ethiopia - expect the unexpected"
  2. Members Holly Evans and Ken Levine will present "Bicycle Touring in New Zealand" with Cross-Canada Cycle Touring Society.
Location: Sunrise Community Centre, 1931 Windermere St., Vancouver
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m. and entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m.
Refreshments: Sweet and savory treats will be provided.  Help minimize our impact on the environment by bringing your own mug for coffee and/or tea.
Door prizes: open to members only--feeling left out?  Join today!
2009/01/29
Manning Park ski weekend Fri Feb 6 to Sat Feb 7
 
Note the  date has been changed to Friday Feb 6 to Sat Feb 7 for better room availability.
 
I was able to reserve a room as follows:
 
Fri nite Feb 6, large mini suite, at Manning Park Lodge. This desirable room was not available on Sat., so trip is now Fri- Sat.  The room has two queens plus one double hide a bed, fridge, microwave and table. Room is $181 per night plus taxes (based on two persons, with additional $10 for each extra person) so for three pers would be about $64 plus tax. If sharing beds to reduce cost could be 6 max. in the room. 
 
There are also a limited no of standard rooms with 2 queen beds.
.
Downhill, Xcountry or backcountry choices, as well swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, maybe even outdoor skating. Also pub and dining room.
 
If interested pls reply asap, email or phone 604 738 1637
 
Al Payne.
 
As of Jan 28, there were still some std rooms avail with 2 queens, if needed.
2009/01/02

North Shore Hikers Slide/Socials

Hello members, we will be hosting regular slide/socials again for 2009. We will start with every other month (except July and August) and wrap up  with an enchanting Christmas party at the end of the year. Please mark these dates in your calendar:

Thursday, February 5, 2009 (Door Prizes)

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Location: Sunrise Community Centre, 1931 Windermere, Vancouver. Doors open at 7 p.m. Slide show begins at 7:30 p.m. Sweet and savoury treats plus coffee and tea will be provided.
2009/01/02

Other important issues releted to Slide/Socials:

We are in the process of scheduling entertaining hiking, skiing and biking slides shows from our members. If you think you have something fun to share with the club, please contact us.

Does anyone in the club have the following to lend out to our slide/socials?

  • a large projection screen, (more than 5' wide)
  • video digital projector
  • microphone and speakers

If you can volunteer 1/2 hour of your time to set up and put away chairs and tables, that would be greatly appreciated too.

Please contact us ASAP, if you are interested in loaning your equipment and/or donating your time for our social nights.

Contact: NSH President, Ye Chu 604-255-1475 and/or the Social Convener, Michelle Hyun 604-329-3708

2009/01/02

Voluntary Membership List, available to members only

At the slide/socials, we will have a waiver form available for members who would like to be on a Voluntary Membership List. This list would include your name and email address only. We will also have waiver forms available in the next Raven, on our website and with membership renewal forms.

NSH Notices 2008

2008/11/25

Whistler Olympic Park Backcountry Access 2008-2009

Please follow the rules or we may lose access privileges. To view the latest update from the director of the Whistler Olympic Park, please click here.
2008/11/24

Photos for NSH 50th Anniversary Celebration

To view some of the photos taken during the dinner celebration, please click on the link available on our Photo Gallery Webpage.
2008/11/12

Quadra Island Hikes

Any NSH members interested in organizing hikes to the island, please click to read the enclosed email here.
2008/10/29

Upcomng Trip November 1

The Saturday November 1 PoCo walk on the new schedule should also include an earlier meeting place at FK at 7:45am
2008/09/23

NSH 50th Anniversary Celebration Buffet

Saturday, November 8 at 6-10:40 PM
Ukrainian Orthodox Ctr. - 154 E. 10th Ave.
SOLD OUT - ATTENDANCE BY RESERVATION ONLY.
2008/09/17

Extra Trail Clearing Trip Oct. 5th

Extra trail clearing trip (B2b) Sunday Oct 5th. Deeks Lake trail in conjunction with BC Parks. Meet at PR 8:30am, bring work gloves. BC Parks will provide courtesy transport only for packs and tools up the logging road. This is a special request from the Park Rangers for manpower assistance with trails which are rather overgrown. Please come out and help make a difference.
2008/09/17

NSH Photo Gallery

There is a possibility that some emails sent to the NSH Photo Editor might have been lost. If you have not received any response within a week or two, please try to contact us again (or inform the Webmaster). Also note that the date merely reflects the time when the link was first installed, while the linked photo sites may be continuously updated with new pictures.
2008/08/26

Celebration of Life for Mary Macaree

A Celebration of Life has been organized for Mary Macaree. It will be held at the Seniors Centre, 695 21st Street, West Vancouver on Saturday 18th October at 4.30pm.

If anyone would particularly like to say a few words on the day, please email gilles_susan@yahoo.com, with the words Mary Macaree in the subject line.
2008/08/19

Tribute to Mary Macaree

Rob Sanders of Douglas & McIntyre is preparing a tribute edition of Mary's walking book for the spring and needs more information about her. Similarly, Alan Twigg, publisher of BC BookWorld, would like to gather more information on Mary Macaree, both for a public service website and a weekly talkshow on CBC Radio about BC books. He invites our membership to send any input they might find worthy of public interest to email bookworld@telus.net

Also, he is looking for a photo of Mary for posterity, to be posted with her entry at www.abcbookworld.com
2008/07/29

C and D hikes in the Aug to Oct schedule

Mark Tremblay will not be able to lead his scheduled C and D hikes in the Aug to Oct schedule. The phone number he has listed on the schedule is his work phone which he won't have access to (he doesn't have a home phone or home email). People interested in the C hikes should contact Brent E. and D hikes should contact Alastair F.
2008/07/21

Sept. 6 Lions Hike Schedule Correction

There is an error in the booking of the Sept. 6 Lions hike (as appeared on Raven and Crow). It should read starting from Cypress Bowl, not Lions Bay. CD wants to follow the Howe Sound Crest trail to the Lions, so plans to start from the Cypress downhill parking area. Meeting place and time are correct as scheduled.
2008/07/10

July 12 Ghost Pass Hike Change

CD finds that one can't get across 18 Mile Creek. Too much runoff and it is very high. CD will be going to Gate Mountain in the Fraser Canyon if fires are under control.
2008/07/07

Volunteers Needed for Trail Sense Days

AdventureSmart is co-hosting "Trail Sense Days" event with Grouse Mountain Resorts in July 19-20, 2008. Last year we had a table setup with NSH display materials at this event. Our NSH Membership Secretary has sign, display board and brochure material and is covering a one-day-shift. Please contact him if you can volunteer some time to help out.
2008/07/07

2 for 1 Tickets and Request for Speaker

For those who missed the free showing of "THE ALPS" movie in OMNIMAX at Science World (see 2008/06/07 Notice below), here is a second chance to see some great aerial visuals of the European Alps, this time at half price, until the end of July 2008. Also, Science World is looking for a mountaineer familiar with the European Alps to give a 20-30 minute presentation at a special showing of the movie.
Please reply to Brian Wood with your offers for speakers:
604 222-1541 or bwbjwood@gmail.com or bjwood@telus.net
2008/06/23

June 29 Shannon Falls to Petgill Hike Cancelled

The Shannon Falls to Petgill hike on June 29 is cancelled because Greg will be out of town. Shari L. has graciously agreed to nevertheless meet at PR 8:00 to arrange another hike for those interested.
2008/06/07

"The Alps" at OMNIMAX at Science World

This movie has some stunning aerial visuals of the European Alps, and some good mountaineering sequences climbing the North Face of the Eiger, and a re-enactment of the first ascent of the Matterhorn.
http://www.scienceworld.ca/omnimax.html

Be one of the first 50 people to RSVP from the Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC and you'll be able to join us for an exhilarating journey through The Alps during a special free preview of this breathtaking new film.

Please RSVP to 604.443.7404 or email eventrsvp@scienceworld.ca by June 13.
When....Tuesday, June 17, 7:00 pm
Where...OMNIMAX® Theatre at TELUS World of Science
2008/05/24

Sea-to-Sky Land and Resource Management Plan

FYI: Please check out the following:
http://ilmbwww.gov.bc.ca/slrp/lrmp/surrey/s2s/news/whatsnew.html
http://ilmbwww.gov.bc.ca/slrp/lrmp/surrey/s2s/docs/S2S%20CAMP%20Public%20Review%20Draft_April2008.pdf
2008/05/14

May 18 Elk-Thurston Hike Cancelled

The May 18 Elk-Thurston hike is cancelled due to icy conditions. Replacement hike will be determined at meeting place.
2008/04/29

May 4 Mt. Seymour Hike Correction

The B2b photography hike is shown on the schedule as a SCRAMBLE. It won't be; it's a RAMBLE, and there will be a multitude of stops for photos, but there won't be any scrambling!
2008/04/23

May 3 Decker Mtn Hike Correction

Email address for CD should be ****wylie997@***.com instead of ****wylie@***.com as appeared on the schedule.
2008/04/18

Sea to Sky Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP) Open House April 22,23,24

To view details, please click here.
2008/04/17

July 13 Kallahne Lake Hike Correction

The Classification for the above hike should be B2b instead of B2c as appeared on the schedule.
2008/04/15

April 27 Mt. Harvey Hike Cancelled

David K., the CD for the above hike has broken his right hand. So unless a replacement can be found, the hike will be cancelled. Any one willing to volunteer to lead, please contact David and inform Webmaster to update current notice.
2008/04/12

Correction to Hike Schedule

May 4th Hike to Burnaby Mtn. CD phone number area code is incorrect on Schedule. It should be 778-***-*** instead of 604-***-***
2008/04/12

NSH Workshop for Backpackers on May 7th

To view details, please click here.
2008/04/07

NSH Executive Positions for the Next AGM

We have the following vacant positions for Executives opened for the next AGM.

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Program Editors
  • Delegate to FMCBC
  • Social Convener
  • Treasurer
  • Trail Clearing
  • Webmaster

Please contact any of the three members of the Nominating Committee (Afshin K., Irene M. and Jenny F.) with your nominations.

2008/04/07

Rodgers Creek Area Plan - Thursday April 10th

FYI:

2008/04/07

Old Backpack Donations Needed

Burnaby South school (leadership program) is needing some used backpacks to deliver warm clothes, food to people living on streets in Downtown. If members have any used backpacks they don't need anymore, students would appreciate if they could donate. If they could contact Beth McDonald to email address mcdo552@telus.net, she should be able to come and get the item as well.
2008/03/31

Backpacking Survey Result

To view the Backpacking Survey result completed in March 2008, please click here.
2008/02/19

Upcoming Slide Show April 4

There will be an unscheduled Slide Show at the usual hall location on Friday April 4. The presenter is a BCMC member Ravil and he will be presenting his
"1 Man, 7 Summits" presentation as follows:

  • Mt. McKinley /Denali (North America), 20,320 ft.
  • Mt. Aconcagua (South America), 22,841 ft.
  • Mt. Elbrus (Europe), 18,540 ft.
  • Vinson Massif (Antarctica), 16,067 ft.
  • Mt. Kosciuszko (Australia), 7,130 ft.
  • Mt. Kilimanjaro (Africa) , 19,340 ft.
2008/02/14

Extreme Mountain Unicyclist - Feb. 20 Presentation

There is Presentation and Silent Auction, featuring Kris Holm, one of the world's foremost mountain unicyclists and the best-known unicyclist in history. All proceeds to support Lions Bay Search and Rescue.
2008/02/03

Talk on Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage

Robert Ward, author of All the Good Pilgrims: Tales of the Camino de Santiago will be coming to Vancouver the week of March 11th. He will be speaking at the West Van. Library, Vancouver Public (Central Branch) and the Terry Fox Branch in Port Coquitlam. Any walkers or hikers that might like to hear about Spain's Camino, please contact Margaret Mould at mmould@westvanlibrary.ca


March 11th 7-9pm
West Vancouver Memorial Library - Peter J. Peters Room
1950 Marine Drive, West Van.
2008/01/22

More on Mountain Etiquette

It has been brought to our attention that some of our club members can no longer participate in our hikes because of allergy to fragrances worn by fellow hikers. We have thereby added an important FOOTNOTE to the Mountain Etiquette section on the Activities Webpage. Please read the FOOTNOTE and be considerate of other people's sensitivity to cosmetic or hygiene products with fragrances.
2008/01/14

Correction on the Schedule for Feb.10

Please note that the phone # for Margaret N.'s Feb.10 A1a hike was incorrect in the Raven schedule. The first 6 digits s/b 604-939- instead of 604-989-

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