About us
I'm looking to make this a regular get together for both new hikers and experienced hikers alike. The main benefit of this group is that all hikes will be easily accessible by transit, or by signing up for carpooling. This group makes it easy to meet new people, and we have lots of friendly social conversations and chat on our hikes. Whether you're looking to join us for a specific event, or to be a reoccurring attendee to make new friends, this group is for you!
Event Difficulty Ratings: (Viewable in the Event Descriptions)
Easy: Elevation 0 to 150 meters
Intermediate: Elevation 150 to 500 meters
Intermediate+ Elevation 500 to 1000 meters
Hard: 1000 to 2000 meters
Very Hard: 2000+ meters
*Based on your level of fitness - you'll find some events easier or harder
Organizer Recommendations:
Allison: Intermediate+ hikes with some Hard hikes, Average Group Size: 20-40.
Standard - Faster pace.
Approx. 5-10 hours.
Special Events: Snowshoeing, Christmas Markets.
Experience Level Recommendation: Intermediate+
Evan: Easy - Very Hard hikes, Easy Group Size: 20-60, Hard/Very Hard: 6-15.
Slower pace for Easy events, Faster pace for Intermediate and up.
Approx. Easy-Intermediate+ 3-6 hours, Hard-Very Hard 9-14 hours.
Special Events: Summer Night Hikes
Experience Level Recommendation: Varies based on event
Maximum 3 No-Shows:
1 After 3 no-shows → removal from group
2 Attendees who consistently change their RSVP's to not going
in a roughly: 1 (going) to 4 (not going) ratio → counted as a no-show
3 We don't cancel events due to weather unless the organizer feels there's a safety risk. We go regardless of sun/rain/light snow. Asking if the event is cancelled in the comments section, or posting that you're not going → removal from group (increases no-shows of members)
4 RSVP changes should be made prior to 24 hours before an event, be aware of Vancouver weather as well, for anything other than summer hikes you should have a raincoat and be ready to hike in the rain
We are an active group.
Most of our organizers, take attendance at events.
As long as you go out to the event(s) you sign up for, you have no need to be concerned about the group rules above.
Group Safety:
*Event Descriptions are updated for every event. They'll let you know if you need to pack more, or if you can pack less. This benefits you to know.
*Read the Event Description to see what you need to bring to each Event.
*Different Event Organizers can enforce different rules more strictly or not at all depending on what they feel comfortable with, and depending on the difficulty of the Event.
*Always bring up any safety concerns for you or others to the Event Organizer.
Finally, we look forward to seeing you on the trails, and at some of our optional after-events for food, coffee, drinks, and chat!
Upcoming events
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Rise & Grind: Grouse Grind - Intermediate
Grouse Grind trail entrance, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC, CA## Details
About the Hike:
The Grouse Grind is one of Vancouver’s most iconic trails which takes hikers up the face of Grouse Mountain, sometimes referred to as Mother Nature's Stairmaster. This hike takes most people 1.5 to 2 hours and is great training.Unlike our other hikes, we will all go at our own pace and meet at the cafe at the end for coffee and snacks. Please carry a phone and check in with the host at the Cafe when you finish or send the host a DM so we know that you finished.
At the end of the hike, we will take the gondola down ($20 if purchased online).
Downhill hiking is not allowed on the Grouse Grind. Those who do not wish to take the gondola may descend on BCMC Trail.All attendees will be required to sign the waiver.
*Before pressing attend please be certain you'll attend. In the case of 3 "No-Shows" or 3 "Not Going", attendees may be removed from the group. For the same reason, please exercise common sense and common courtesy when using Event Chat
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Grouse Grind only: Intermediate, 2.5km trail (one way), 777 m of elevation gain.
Meeting At: Grouse Grind Trailhead, North Vancouver.
Parking: Grouse Mountain Parking. Pay parking required.
Transit: Any bus to Grouse Mountain
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:- Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes
- Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 1 liter water
- Sweater or a hoodie (it can be cooler at the top)
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Sunglasses, Hat, Sunscreen if sunny (all optional)
- Rain jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
- Cell phone
- Money for gondola ride down (or Grouse pass)
LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include, but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; chairlift or gondola malfunction; falling from chairlift or gondola; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; insects; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; fire; flooding; bridge failure; unstable ground; and falling in fast moving water.
As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.
By RSVP'ing "Attend", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.
All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.
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