Vancouver Hiking Club
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Vancouver Hiking Clubs, Vancouver BC Canada
Are you looking for a great Vancouver Hiking Club? Looking to get out with some friendly people and explore Vancouver and the Fraser Valley's mountains? Look no farther. While you're guaranteed to see rain when hiking in Vancouver, you'll be pleasantly suprised how well a good forest cover can keep you dry.
About Us
The Chilliwack Hiking Club is a group of people of all ages who live in Chilliwack (and Vancouver) and who love to hike. We offer a wide range of day hikes in Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley that match different fitness and experience levels.
You're Invited
If you'd like to join us on an evening or weekend hike we'd be glad to have you along. We try to schedule different hikes approximately every two weeks to match different fitness levels and experience. Don't be suprised if you make a few new friends while you're out on the trails.
Membership
To take part in any Hiking Club you need to be a member. Learn more about membership and join us today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the Hiking Club by reading frequently asked questions and answers.
Other Vancouver (and Immediate area) Hiking Clubs and Related Resources
Backroads Outdoors Club
BIVOUAC Mountaineering Directory
Burnaby Outdoors Club
Club Fat Ass
Club Tread
Ecospirit
Hiking Club
Inside Edge
North Shore Hikers
North Vancouver Outdoors Club
Out & About
Outdoor Club of Victoria
Trailpeak
UBC Varsity Outdoor Club (VOC)
Uvic Outdoors Club
Vancouver Outdoor Club for Women
Vancouver Natural History Society
Wanderung
WHYAK Outdoor Club
Hiking Clothing Tips - What to Wear on the Trails in BC
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Monday, 16 April 07 - 11:46 PM (GMT) By hike chilliwack in General |
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Hiking Clothing Tips - What to Wear on the Trails in BC
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. 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)
Four Tips for a Successful Hike in Vancouver, and Southern BC Mountains
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Monday, 16 April 07 - 11:40 PM (GMT) By hike chilliwack in General |
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Four Tips for a Successful Hike in Chilliwack, Vancouver, and Southern BC Mountains
1. KNOW THE AREA
Know the area you will be going into. Although many areas in Chilliwack, Whistler, Vancouver and Southern BC have well documented hiking hot spots, even local parks close to home will have useful information available. Whether it's a web site with hiking trail info, or a map at the park office or trailhead, or maybe the local visitor center, always get all the information you can before you leave for your hike so you will know what to expect.
2. KNOW THE CONDITIONS
Know the conditions no matter where it is you're going. Don't make the common mistake of traveling to your hike only to have to turn back because you weren't prepared for the weather or conditions. Make a point of searching online to find out if the trail has washed out or if there's too much snow.
3. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING
Wear appropriate clothing for the season and the location. It can rain or snow anytime of the year while hiking in Vancouver and surrounding area mountains. Here's a couple of tips for dressing well for a hike: Stay away from cotton if you can. Instead, wear synthetic and natural fibers that keep moisture away from the body. Also wear a number of layers so you can add or remove items as conditions change. It's essential to have good socks and hiking shoes/boots. Too many people think they'll get by with inappropriate foot wear until it's too late and the pain of a blister reminds you of your error with every step. In cold weather, always bring a warm hat. You lose most of the head in your body through your head, so always bring a warm hat on every hike, regardless of the conditions at the trailhead or at your home before you leave for your hike.
4. FIRST AID KIT
In addition to knowing the are, hiking conditions, and wearing the right hiking clothes, you'll also need a good first aid kit. In most cases a simple lightweight first aid kit will do the trick. You can find these in most outdoors stores or sports or outdoors sections of departmenet or sporting good stores. If you've got the supplies at home already, you could even build your own hiking first aid kit. Include these basic items in a waterproof container:
lightweight emergency blanket
Asperin, laxative, allergy, and anti-diuretic medication
multi-use tool with scissors & knife
needle and thread
cell phone (charged!) (remember you may well be out of cell range while hiking, so always tell people where you're going and when you'll be home)
Matches and/or lighter
various sizes & shapes of bandages and gauzes
different types of tape for wounds & fixing tools
sun block
Vancouver Hiking launches
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Monday, 16 April 07 - 11:29 PM (GMT) in General |
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Vancouver Hiking, powered by Terapad.com (http://www.terapad.com/) was launched today featuring blog, forums, image gallery, online shop, event calendar and more.
Vancouver Hiking can be accessed at http://vancouverhiking.terapad.com/.
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