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way2quik

06-02-2005, 07:15 PM

oh cool..i hike a lot. go hike "garabaldi mountain". it's past "the chief" by like another 20km. oh man, if we were prepared, we could've hiked up 3 feet of snow, literally. no gear so we had to hike back down. there's one called "harrison mountain" and there's a lake in the middle of a mountain. it was sooo nice. if you hike up way to the top, you can see a view of the whole fraser valley. it's hard tho, i think it was 19km up or was it 10km. i can't remember but it goes in circles and there are a lot of bushes.

logi

06-02-2005, 08:55 PM

I've only tried The Chief and the Grouse Grind. Garibaldi sounds cool, I gotta try that!

Acuracura

06-04-2005, 02:20 AM

i often stop by Brandywine Falls on the way to Whistler for a hike. I tracked a hike for about 10km but the GPS loss satellite signal occasionally so it could be more.

DownLow

06-05-2005, 10:04 AM

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=pitt+meadows,+british+columbia&ll=49.350952,-122.699056&spn=0.093140,0.157250&hl=en

I posted this in the fishing thread a couple of days ago, it's a good hike.

hopalong

06-05-2005, 11:52 AM

the chief is cool...only done 1st and 2nd peak so far this season...going for the 3rd next week, but geribaldy is freakin crazy!! ive only done it once it it took me and my friends over 8 hours back and forth...it was satisfying when u reach the top though.

chun

06-06-2005, 07:42 PM

Garibaldi is a crazy hike... I hear if you go up during bad times, there's crevasses (sp?) in the glacier like, couple hundreds of feet deep, covered by snow! Way too pro for me...

I did Seymour today and got up to the very top. 14xx meters... I'll post some pics later tonight if I get the chance! Post some of your own pics ppl :)

toddzilla

06-08-2005, 01:54 AM

Doing the Grind tomorrow - every time I go I cut 1 minute off!! still kinda hate it though, but it's a good cardio attack. The Chief is always nice. For something challenging try the Lions from Cypress bowl. A good 6 hour round trip and wicked views. Or Rainbow lake in Whistler for a more relaxed but very entertaining 4 hour or so hike....really nice super flat and peaceful lake at the top but BRING BUG SPRAY! Also, Minnekadeh (sp?) park in Coquitlam has some interesting but not too tough hikes to explore. I love living here!!! Oh and then there's the bike trails on the Shore and now in the tri-cities (Eagle ridge especially!) This really is the best place to live if you're an outdoors person.

liquider

06-26-2005, 09:15 PM

hiking sounds awesome but i've never gone before.. i live a deprived life :(

i was wondering if anyone could suggest some trails to get a beginner started. that harrison mountain with the lake sounds like a sweet place... is that something i should wait on though?

oh and one last thing is what would be the typical things you would bring/wear for say a dayhike?

thanks in advance for any feedback :)

DownLow

06-27-2005, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by liquider
hiking sounds awesome but i've never gone before.. i live a deprived life :(

i was wondering if anyone could suggest some trails to get a beginner started. that harrison mountain with the lake sounds like a sweet place... is that something i should wait on though?

oh and one last thing is what would be the typical things you would bring/wear for say a dayhike?

thanks in advance for any feedback :)

There's lots of links on Google.

ie http://www.virtualvancouver.com/hikes.html
http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/hiking/vancouver/

but you might want to pick up a book at MEC, they're usually updated every year with trail conditions etc.

Your list of things to bring depends on how popular the trail is.

When doing something like the Grouse Grind, really all you need is water since there are tons of people on the trail and a snack bar when you get to the top. :)

If I was going on a less popular trail I'd bring this:

- lots of water
- trail mix
- chocolate bar
- lunch
- knife
- first aid kit
- emergency blanket (the tinfoil things)
- flashlight
- map
- cell phone
- rain gear
- garbage bag
- waterproof matches
- candle
- mirror

Hmm.. anything else?

Basically you should be prepared to spend a night on the trail just in case, and you should always tell someone where you're going and when they should expect you back.

I also leave a change of clothes, more food and water, and a thermos of tea in my car.

vancitylove

06-27-2005, 11:12 AM

if you're looking for some longer hikes crown mountain (6-8hrs) and goat(5-6hrs)) are nice. seymour(4hrs) is good too.
for really long ones try black tusk(12+hrs) climb an extinct volcano or wedgemount lake (8hr-10hrs) you get to see a glacier lake like lake louise.

liquider

06-30-2005, 07:33 PM

sweet thanks 89Formula350!

i think i'm going for the chief this weekend! hopefully the weather will cooperate with my rookie skills :D

i'll be sure to post some pics if we catch any good ones

liquider

07-03-2005, 09:32 PM

the chief was awesome!
took me in the vicinity of 3-4 hours, i didn't keep track of time.. but the time flew going up!

i didn't manage to catch any good pictures though.. heck trying to catch my breath was hard enough.

when i went up the trail all i saw was one sign pointing to the chief.. are there other signs pointing to the other 2 summits?

keitaro

07-03-2005, 11:02 PM

oh we should have an RS hiking meet lol.. gonna do the grind next week(but i dont call the grind a hike) maybe black tusk later on.. in aug. gonna go to golden ears..

chun

07-04-2005, 10:55 PM

liquider: yeah, there are signs that lead you to the other 2 summits. which summit did you make it to? first peak? it's nice up there eh? :)

was planning to do mount brunswick today but slept in... grrr! hahaa

keitaro

07-05-2005, 06:23 PM

did a short hike yesterday the lynn headwateres loop trail...

liquider

07-05-2005, 10:03 PM

hm. i'm guessing it was first chief i did because i just followed the sign that said stawamus chief

i guess i'm going to have to take the path less travelled by next time :) ...or just less pointed out

i can't wait to go again but this weather! i normally love the pouring rain but i can't go hiking in my worn out shox! i was sliding down the rock incline on the way down

keitaro --> where's lynn headwateres loop trail?

keitaro

07-06-2005, 07:32 PM

^ its just above lynn valley entrance (the one where there is a supension bridge) just go on lynn valley road go straight.. in to this residental area, then the road would turn left, but there is an side road that is straight ahead go in.. then when u walk into the park there would be a big board where there is a map and hiker registartion..go left then follow the gravel trail up then the first trail that is on ur left handside go for it.. then follow it around.. or u can do it backwards by turning left instead of right

can anyone list some good day hikes thats not to far away. i mean to do wedemount, you need to get up at like 4am from vancouver and drive out. how hard is hiking black tusk? as well as has anyone hiked the lions yet? good hike? hard?

Slif

07-06-2005, 09:46 PM

possible dumb question from a self-professed n00b - but is it possible/safe to do the grind wearing just regular "walking" runners, or should i wear something with better grip on it?

meaning - how steep does this sucker get?

keitaro

07-06-2005, 10:03 PM

^
i dont like using my hikers for the grind, i use runners for it.. lighter the better.. grind really aint of a hike for me lol.. it does get steep in some sections. i used hikers once.. and ever since then havent used it again on teh grind.

Berzerker

07-08-2005, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by vancitylove
if you're looking for some longer hikes crown mountain (6-8hrs) and goat(5-6hrs)) are nice. seymour(4hrs) is good too.
for really long ones try black tusk(12+hrs) climb an extinct volcano or wedgemount lake (8hr-10hrs) you get to see a glacier lake like lake louise.

I did goat in 3 hours on the weekend :D

I am goin to Lake Aluette tommorow for a 22km round trip hike should be fun.

Berz out.

chun

07-08-2005, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by Slif
possible dumb question from a self-professed n00b - but is it possible/safe to do the grind wearing just regular "walking" runners, or should i wear something with better grip on it?

meaning - how steep does this sucker get?

I did it in worn out presto's... runners are fine. If it's been raining the day before or whatever, it might get slippery at times but as long as your common sense and general motor skills are okay, you should be fine :p

keitaro

07-12-2005, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by Berzerker
I did goat in 3 hours on the weekend :D

I am goin to Lake Aluette tommorow for a 22km round trip hike should be fun.

Berz out.

so how was the hike at the lake?

liquider

07-12-2005, 09:03 PM

heh i managed to find the sign for second peak my second way up :) but my friends wanted to do first peak [of the chief].. the weather's been awesome! hiking is so fun i can't believe what i've been missing all my life.

i'm planning on doing an overnight hike this weekend.. does anyone have any suggestions for ones to do in two days and approximately how long it will take up and down?

cheers :)

chun

07-12-2005, 09:08 PM

Hey guys,

What I recommend is getting a book called "103 Hikes of BC" or something like that. It's only around $20 and it's a VERY GOOD resource to have when you're looking for hikes to do in the area. They list details on how to get there, what to look out for, and even stats of every hike.

Another good resource is a forum called ClubTread.com. Lots of very experienced hikers on there willing to give good advice and feedback. Lots of trip reports as well with pictures and detailed descriptions. The site has a forum and a good listing of trails on the front page, as well as survival guides and things you generally should know.

Enjoy, and stay safe yo :)

edit:

OT, but this weekend I'm heading out to Chilliwack for white river rafting and camping overnight. Totally stoked for it... gunna get drunk as fuck, hahaha

liquider

07-12-2005, 09:50 PM

that sounds like a sweet trip. i wanna see some pictures when you get back! weather's supposed to be awesome this weekend too..

i'm thinking of doing deeks peaks. it's somewhat close and a longer hike. but if i were to stay overnight.. where would i park my car? and is it okay to park overnight?

chun

07-13-2005, 02:47 AM

Originally posted by liquider
that sounds like a sweet trip. i wanna see some pictures when you get back! weather's supposed to be awesome this weekend too..

i'm thinking of doing deeks peaks. it's somewhat close and a longer hike. but if i were to stay overnight.. where would i park my car? and is it okay to park overnight?

Most places are okay for parking overnight... especially if the trail is known to take longer than one night! Just watch for signs... if it doesn't say you can't park there, you're scott-free :p

DownLow

07-13-2005, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by liquider
i'm thinking of doing deeks peaks. it's somewhat close and a longer hike. but if i were to stay overnight.. where would i park my car? and is it okay to park overnight?

Is that the one on the Sea-to-Sky hwy?

My one recommendation for an overnight is make sure you have a good mattress and sleeping bag.

Oh yeah... and a rope so you can put your food up a tree. Don't want bears coming around. ;)

Slif

07-19-2005, 10:44 AM

well finally did the Grouse Grind for the first time on Sunday - awesome weather, awesome views - then my knees started cramping up :lol

I had knee problems years ago and apparently they're still there (not like I've been working them out too...) - they started giving me sh*t about 1/2 way up and I had to stop constantly at the steeper steps, but made it out - felt great - stretched and miraculously enough, wasn't hurting AT ALL on Monday at work!

definitely will try again in August, this time after working my knee out and wearing knee compressors

no idea what my time was but it had to be close to 2 hours since I had to stop so often

liquider

07-19-2005, 11:01 AM

hmm. deeks lakes could very well be by that highway, i was just flipping through pages and it sounded interesting. it's under the "Howe Sound" region. i didn't end up going there, went to diez vista.. awesome trail but started too late in the day. another hiker suggested to turn around.. have some nasty bites from killer mosquitos

and about the knee problem.. it's a common problem and ice usually lessens the pain and soreness. might want to look into orthotics. sister spent thousand or so on them but she says her knees are a lot better now

DragonChi

07-19-2005, 11:07 AM

i agree we should have a RS hikers meet.

looks like alot of you know were some good places are to go...

yet i know of none.. well atleast how to get there.

i've done the chief.... but i got a craving for more hiking!
lol

Slif

07-19-2005, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by liquider
and about the knee problem.. it's a common problem and ice usually lessens the pain and soreness. might want to look into orthotics. sister spent thousand or so on them but she says her knees are a lot better now

I've got orthotics for my regular work shoes - cost me $300 ($200 subsidized by health insurance) and my back problems disappeared in 3 months!

keitaro

07-13-2008, 12:24 PM

bump an old thread from the past...

has anyone done any good hiking latley? What are the conditions for the local mountains this year?

Levitron

07-13-2008, 08:35 PM

Went to Diez Vista a few weeks back when we got the first heat wave. Views were awesome, but then they look pretty much the same all across the 10 views ;) Good news is that the floating bridge is now fixed on the south end of the lake. Not much of a "floating bridge" anymore though as it is only about 4 meters across now....the rest is a gravel road.

Also went down to some trails at Pacific Spirit Park two weeks ago; mainly it's a flat trail along the edge of the water that I went on. But don't let that deceive you...the rocks that are along the edge KILL your ankles.

Went up to the Grind today. Holy stinky people Batman! I'm not a fast hiker, so it took me a tad under 2 hours to complete the Grind. I don't think I'll ever head there again on the weekends because it's simply too crowded.

DragonChi

07-13-2008, 08:42 PM

man this thread died right after i posted in it :(

anyways, i found this great resource to get to hikes :)
its' even got difficulty ratings.

http://www.trailpeak.com/index.jsp?cat=def

one thing that really pisses me off on hikes though is seeing garbage like empty water bottles on the trail. what kind of retard litters in the middle of the forest! thats just retarded.

Levitron

07-13-2008, 09:22 PM

Yeah I hate it when I see that too....but then sometimes they could've just dropped it and not know.

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the_rickster

07-14-2008, 09:19 AM

knee knacker. horseshoe bay to deep cove. 50km

keitaro

07-14-2008, 10:09 AM

i was looking at trailpeak last night. My friends and i are planning a 2 day backpacking trip up to maybe elfin lakes. still in the planning stages. It would be probally hike up, camp over night, then come back down.

hamsup

07-14-2008, 11:19 AM

Here you go..

http://www.clubtread.com/Routes/

i want to do elfin lake as well.. but last year.. there was a HUGE ASS thunder storm... and we decided to do high falls creek instead.. and just made it into a day trip !!!

Elfin is still on my to do list ! haha

keitaro

07-15-2008, 01:00 PM

For elfin lake, do you know if you have to provide your own gas for the gas stoves up at the hut?

Levitron

07-31-2008, 09:32 PM

With Sea to Sky closed for the next few days, I'm crossing my fingers that it would be open for Monday so that my friends and I can try out Chief.

*crosses fingers*

keitaro

08-03-2008, 11:32 AM

With Sea to Sky closed for the next few days, I'm crossing my fingers that it would be open for Monday so that my friends and I can try out Chief.

*crosses fingers*

99 is open now, and me and my friends are also planning to do the chief on monday!

see you there! ;) :p

what is your route plan? i think we are planning to go to 1st, 2nd then 3rd peak the go back down via 3rd peak.

gars

08-04-2008, 09:31 PM

joining this thread late....

i love hiking - been up the grind and the chief a million times. i really want to to do the lions - but apparently - because it's covered with snow - it's best to wait till sept/oct before you do it - but i'm usually busy by then.

went up to garibaldi lake for the first time last summer - in june, the trail was still covered with snow. stayed up there overnight in my tent, right next to the lake. awesome hike - cool place to explore. shoulda brought my gaiters, and i'm glad i brought more than just summer hiking gear. went up to elfin lakes with some alpine touring skis i rented from MEC in jan. was planning on staying in a snow cave - but ended up sleeping in the hut because it was nice and warm - AND, because i was super unfit, we ended up getting to the hut by sundown, no time to make a snow cave / quinze.

been on the West Coast Trail and the Juan De Fuca trail.... looking for more trails along the water as i HATE mosquitos...

For elfin lake, do you know if you have to provide your own gas for the gas stoves up at the hut?

the huts are heated by propane and they have propane stoves - so no, you don't have to bring gas up there.... but i carried my stove up anyways, to cook lunch, and just in case the hut was full.... this is in the winter though - i don't know if they open the hut in the summer.

keitaro

04-04-2010, 06:36 PM

Bump for 2010!

Another year is upon us! Looking forward to this years hiking season. Last year I ended up doing two hikes in the snow during the summer time. Hopefully this year, it won't be bad.

the huts are heated by propane and they have propane stoves - so no, you don't have to bring gas up there.... but i carried my stove up anyways, to cook lunch, and just in case the hut was full.... this is in the winter though - i don't know if they open the hut in the summer.

thanks!

FN-2199

04-06-2010, 10:41 AM

This year's going to be great for hiking! West Coast Trail FTW :)

mc25

04-06-2010, 01:29 PM

This year's going to be great for hiking! West Coast Trail FTW :)

Did you sign up already? I want to do this trail too, but am a novice hiker (pretty good fitness level though). Ive hiked a few mountains, and done some trekking through back country, but thats the extent of it.

gars

04-06-2010, 03:00 PM

did the west coast trail a few years back. had tons of fun, but it was the first real proper hike I did. I went through the army cadet system, so I was totally thinking, "wow, my backpack weighs 55lbs, I'm HARDCORE!". In retrospect, that was the stupidest thing...

I did it in 5 days, from south to north. totally lucky that the first few days was dry, and there was no rain for the 2 weeks prior to my trip, so the hardest terrain I went through had no mud whatsoever.

If I were to do it again, I'd totally do it in 7 days, take my time, and enjoy it. and definitely not have such a heavy pack again.

Did you sign up already? I want to do this trail too, but am a novice hiker (pretty good fitness level though). Ive hiked a few mountains, and done some trekking through back country, but thats the extent of it.

If you're worried, try the Juan De Fuca trail first. Work your way up. It's similiar terrain but the WCT is definitely harder (more hills/ladders/puddles)

anybody done the Nootka Trail? It looks amazing.

FN-2199

04-08-2010, 10:33 AM

Did you sign up already? I want to do this trail too, but am a novice hiker (pretty good fitness level though). Ive hiked a few mountains, and done some trekking through back country, but thats the extent of it.

I haven't yet, but I will withing the month :D

anybody done the Nootka Trail? It looks amazing.

The Nootka Trail was amazing. Definitely a warm up trail compared to the WCT.

keitaro

04-10-2010, 10:56 AM

WCT isn't just a hike, its one of THE local hikes. I want to do the WCT, but don't have the infrastructure or equipment. I am more of a day hiker :)

Actually I was looking at local trails, and hiking the upper areas of lynn valley looks interesting. Might make an attempt to Lynn Lake, Coliseum Mountain, or Norvan Falls later in the year.

With all the crazy weather recently, I'd think the trails will be hidden under a layer of snow. Gotta wait for the melt off.

Death2Theft

04-22-2010, 09:05 AM

I hike the lynn and seymour area all the time with my dog. Would be intrested in trying out cypress or something new.

LiquidTurbo

05-08-2010, 09:36 AM

Went hiking yesterday and I thought I'd share some shots.

The hike is a lesser known hike called "High Falls Creek" near Squamish, it was extremely beautiful. It definitely helped that no one was there!

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