Author: biggi

We will be meeting for a walk to the famous “ovens” on Friday morning at 8am at the Hollywood Road parking lot for the upper Greenway (click here).

First it’s flat, then a few bumps. If the air quality is 5 or below, we will go!

Please note that the start times for both the Saturday and Sunday group rides have been changed to 8am. This will be in place until further notice.

There is a heat warning issued by Environment Canada for this weekend and coming week. 

When out riding, cyclists should properly prepare for riding in the heat by dressing appropriately, taking plenty of fluids, considering a shorter and/or easier route and applying sunscreen on areas exposed to the sun.  

The temperatures have shot up quickly over the last few days.  Please be mindful of the sun and the heat! 

This week’s hike will be up Boucherie “Mountain”, a special request by Joyce 🙂 Meet at the north end of the mountain, at 9:30am, on Friday!

The views from the top are great! See the old pictures from 2019  …

In line with the Sunday ride, the time for the Saturday ride also changes to
9am
from June 5 onwards!

It’s getting hot!

Hike for the week

Friday, June 4, to Lost Lake in Myra Bellevue Park. Starting time is 9am in the main parking lot.

It’s a 10.5km loop as per the picture below. The top picture wasn’t taken on that loop but the hike does have lovely views of the city and beyond. Well-groomed trail, nothing technical, only a few short steep sections. And on Friday it won’t be as hot (24C max) so the temperature should be just fine. Hope you can join!

Below a few pictures from the gorgeous Armstrong ride on Saturday and Friday’s hike!

After much discussion, with the goal to make the Wednesday “Joyce’s” ride more accessible to riders, we have changed the start time to 

4:30pm

This will start next week, Wednesday June 2, 2021!

Hope to see you there!

Please note the below times and dates for activities for this week. I will not text everyone with updates; instead I will edit the information below if changes are made!

Wednesday

9am Ski from Kallis parking lot – This has been the best time to start to have good conditions. The temperature rises quickly in the mornings now!

Friday

9am Hike at Lebanon Creek

Estimate: 9km. 2.5 hours. 500m gain. Meet at the trailhead.

Rain or shine! Some sections are steep so bring good shoes!

Saturday
9am Ski from Kallis parking lot at Nordic

Sunday 
9am Ski from Kallis parking lot at Nordic

Please check back for updates!

*** Edited March 17 at 2pm – after a fabulous ski starting at 9am ***

Please note the below times and dates for activities for this week. I will not text everyone with updates; instead I will edit the information below if changes are made!

Wednesday

9am Ski from Kallis parking lot – yes 9am! We are going to see how the extra half hour affects snow quality, plus a few of us have a busy second half of the day!

Friday

9:30am Hike of the Dilworth Tour, about 8km, 400m elevation gain

Meet in Lilliooet Park, 2180 Summit Drive

Rain or shine! I tested it today and there was no mud but wear good hiking shoes nevertheless as some areas are steep. 

Saturday
9am Ski from the main lodge at Nordic (road has been graded)

Sunday 
9am Ski from Kallis parking lot at Nordic

Please check back for updates!