• 1. Preregistration: some hikes will now have a maximum number of participants. These hikes will require pre-registration online by hiking club members.
• 2. Membership Fees: a $24 annual membership fee will soon take effect for everyone participating in all upcoming club events. Everyone will be allowed two "free" hikes before being required to pay the membership fee -- (so you could bring a friend a couple of times to check out the group and they wouldn't have to pay)
• 3. Hiker Profiles: you'll soon be able to edit your own hiker profile and upload all of your own hike photos directly to the website via your own secure hiking club login.

1. Don't wear cotton: Cotton Kills! It quickly gets soaked with rain, or sweat, and takes too long for it to dry. When cotton gets wet it loses 100 percent of it's insulation properties. Wet clothes wick heat away from the skin.

2. Don't wear jeans: You'll be hiking in BC rainforests, not herding cattle in Saskatchewan. Jeans are heavy, and don't insulate when wet. Cotton sweatpants are just as bad.

3. Don't wear runners: Choose footwear (hiking boots or light hikers) with good ankle support that will give you good traction in the mud and snow.

3. Wear Synthetic Fabrics: Synthetic fabrics don't retain water easily, they insulate when wet and dry rapidly.

4. Dress in Layers: Layer 1 should be comfortable thin synthetics ( ie T-shirt and shorts). Layer 2 should be for warmth (ie a fleece jacket/vest and long pants). Layer 3 should be for protection (ie goretex jacket, toque, gloves). Always bring a good sun hat and a good warm hat or toque.

Recently, the Chi-ihl-kway-uhk Forestry Limited Partnership (CFLP) was granted the ability to apply for a 10 year woodlot license plan to harvest sections of forest within Woodlot 0084, subject first though to giving the public an opportunity to view their harvest plan. This woodlot covers some 800 hectares of the lower forested slopes along the Elk and Mt. Thurston Ridge. Learn more about Elk Mountain trail and what you can do to get involved

We're adding new hiking trails, descriptions and photos all the time.

• Campbell Lake
• Chadsey Lake
• Chilliwack Lake Eco Reserve
• Diez Vistas, Port Moody
• Eaton Lake
• Elk Mountain
• Flora Lake
• Frosty Mountain
• Lindeman Lake / Greendrop Lake
• Gibson's Grind
• Heather Trail, Manning Park
• Mount Cheam
• Skagit River Trail, Manning Park
• Stawamus Chief, Squamish
• Strike Lake, Manning Park
• Sumas Mountain (South)
• Teapot Hill

Sumas Mountain (Chadsey Lake) Review

Reuben V says about the Sumas Mountain Hike:

The full traverse of Sumas mountain on March 18, 2007

I mentioned doing this hike earlier to Steve and Brent, co-leaders of the hiking club, and Steve decided to come along in hopes of using his new bear spray and to have a little more practice with his do-everything watch. This is a trail that I have hiked on for over 15 years but keep coming back to because I am a cheap dutchman who doesn't want to drive any further than he has to. Another reason to hike it was to scout the whole length for a new hiking club outing. You just never know what condition a trail will be in from year to year with all the blow downs, washouts, and exploding bear and cougar populations:) We found the trail to be in reasonable condition, except for one spot. Coming from the north side of Sumas mountain, just past Chadsey lake, there were allot of fallen trees across the path. These trees could be a big problem for someone that is injury prone or a little unsteady on their feet. This is really the only real problem I can see with the whole trail, though other more fussy hikers may think differently. There were also a few fallen trees before the lake, but I can't remember them being a big deal. This is a great hike with many different changes in the forest and one place where the trees have recently disappeared altogether. Don't worry, the logging slash isn't that big. Chadsey lake itself is nothing to write home about. It would look great in Ontario or Manitoba but over here we're used to alpine lakes with mountainous backdrops. It is a pleasant place, however, and very relaxing after the hike up.

It is my opinion that hiking the north end of the trail to Chadsey lake and coming down the same way is a little nicer than starting at the pump station on the south side. The south end of the trail starts out in nice forests, but after that you are going to mainly be following a logging road. We did get some nice views of the valley from the south end of the mountain, but those will disappear when all the leaves start coming out. Of course, doing the whole traverse with a two car system is the nicest, because you don't have to back track. I think the whole trip took under five hours to do and we were not rushing it at all. See Reuben's photos of Chadsey lake

Mount Cheam Reviews

Cody C says about the Mount Cheam Hike:
This is a great hike! I did it a number of years ago, and still remember it clearly. The drive up is the worst part, for sure. Also, if going during the summer, wear sunscreen. A burn really sucks (I know from experience). Also, an insect repellant for flies (both black and horse) is a great idea. Although mosquitoes can't fly high enough, the flies can, and are plentiful up there. Also, the smog may limit your view of the valley, but on a good day, it may be possible to pick out individual buildings. I loved it, and plan to go again in the future.

Jim H says about Mt Cheam
"I climbed Mt Cheam when I was about 13. Since that time I have wanted to go back up. Everytime I drive down to the coast I stare up at Cheam and go how the heck do I get to it. That view is a permanant fixture in my brain."

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