As the temperatures drop and the rain sets in for winter, it doesn’t mean we stop having fun outdoors.  The mountains are turning into a winter wonderland of snow for us to discover!  The West Coast Area Camping committee is bringing back the popular Snow Series this year for Pathfinders, Rangers and Trex members.  They have planned a number of events to build winter camping skills.   For more information check out the information poster.   

The following events are area-wide, and require individual registration. The 9th Pathfinders will not be registering as a unit.  

* Snowshoe Practice Hike # 1 – Sat Jan 14th 9am to 2pm at Dam Moutain, Grouse Mt
– Online Registration Form , please bring $10 cash with you for the Gondola Ride. (Registration deadline is Jan 6th!)

* Snowshoe Practice Hike # 2 – Sat Jan 28th 9am to 1pm at Dog Mountain, Mt Seymour
– Online Registration Form (Registration deadline is Jan 20th!)

* Snowshoe Practice Hike # 3 with Overnight in Snow Shelters – Feb 4th to 5th at Dinky Peak, Mt Seymour
– For more information about this event please review the SG1 form.
To be fully registered for this event all participants must fill out the Online Registration Form and mail their SG2, SG5, H1 and $30 fee (please make cheques payable to GGC – West Coast Area) to Tammy Tromba, 301-6020 Vine St, Vancouver, BC V6M 4A6 by Jan 20th!

* Snowshoe Backpacking Trip to Red Heather Meadows, Garibaldi Provincial Park – Mar 3rd to 5th  

Please note: To be eligible to attend this event participants MUST attend one of the practice hikes on either Jan 14th or 28th and the snowshoe hike with overnight at Dinky Peak Feb 4th to 5th.
For more information about this event please review the SG1 form.  To be fully registered for this event all participants must fill out the Online Registration Form and mail their SG2, SG5, H1 and $70 fee (please make cheques payable to GGC – West Coast Area) to Tammy Tromba, 301-6020 Vine St, Vancouver, BC V6M 4A6 by Feb 10th!