Chilliwack Hiking Club Frequently Asked Questions

Thanks for taking the time to explore our club. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions:

QUESTION 1: Who can join this club?

ANSWER: Anyone can join the Chilliwack Hiking Club. It's open to men and women. You don't even have to live in Chilliwack to become a member. If you are under 19, you are welcome to join us if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Got any questions? Don't hesitate to drop us a note.

QUESTION 2: Do any other women go on hikes?

ANSWER: Yes! This club is for men and women of all ages and physical fitness levels. If you're a woman who wants to come along, why not invite a female friend then you can be assured of some female companionship -- although most of the time there are other women who will come on the hikes. Don't be shy. Got any questions? Don't hesitate to drop us a note.

QUESTION 3: Is this a club for super-fit mountaineers or for regular people like me?

ANSWER: This club is for "regular folk". We strive to offer a wide range of types of hikes to match different fitness and experience levels. You don't have to have a beard and a pet bear and have climbed a bunch of hard mountains to join this hiking club. We're interested in being a place where people can get out and get some exercise and meet other people and not have to be in awesome shape or have "all the right gear". Got any questions? Don't hesitate to drop us a note.

QUESTION 4: What kinds of hikes do you do?

ANSWER: We schedule mostly day hikes and a handful of overnight hikes throughout the year. Got any questions? Don't hesitate to drop us a note.

QUESTION 5: Can I bring my dog or other pet along on a hike?

ANSWER: Click here for full answer about hiking with dogs

QUESTION 6: How can I get involved?
ANSWER: Become a member today and/or consider volunteer opportunities with the hiking club. Click here for ways you can get involved

QUESTION 7: Do I have to drive all the way to Chillwack or does the hiking club arrange transpotation?
ANSWER: For hikes that are West of Chilliwack (for example, let's say the hike is in North Vancouver) we arrange meeting points in appropriate locations (ie Abbotsford, Langley, Vancouver, etc). People from these different cities meet at the arranged meeting points and then carpool together. Each of these "sub groups" then meet at the trailhead parking lot at a pre-arranged time and everyone hikes together. The hiking club does not have a dedicated vehicle for transporting hikers, but instead members carpool together in their personal vehicles. Drivers of carpools are paid varying amounts from their passengers based on distance travelled.

QUESTION 8: How much should I pay my hiking club carpool driver?
ANSWER: As a general rule we work with a base amount of $5 per person for local hikes. For drives that are longer we will suggest a higher amount such as $10 per person, for example. It's up to each individual hiker to pay their own driver at the beginning of the drive.

QUESTION 9: How old are members?
ANSWER: We have parents who carry their babies on their backs on some of the easier hikes and we have retirees who come on our long hard mountain treks...and everyone in between. Don't let your age get in the way of coming. Most members probably fall into the 25-50 age range.

QUESTION 10: What days do you hike
ANSWER: We usually do all day hikes on Saturdays. We schedule some easier afternoon hikes on Sundays. We don't do weekday hikes at this time.