The Grouse Grind - Mon, Jun 28 2010

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The Grouse Grind - Mon, Jun 28 2010

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Jun 28 2010 6:30 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jun 28 2010 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1-2hr

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

KARIN
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

2.9km, 853m - NATURE'S STAIRMASTER

It's busy enough to be safe alone, but then who would you share refreshments with at the top?

We will meet at the main gate for the trail - it's pretty well marked. I'll email with my 'hat-of-the-day'.

The trail starts just east of the main Grouse Mountain Lodge, and base of the gondola.
We'll follow the trail as per the signs - following the marked pathways and stairs to the top.
We'll stop for few viewpoints, and rest breaks, and briefly at the top of the trail end. People are free to travel at whatever pace they wish, and we can regroup at the end, but for those that are less concerned about how fast they can do it and just happy to be out there - we can hike together in a group.

If there's interest, we'll go in for some refreshments.

The trail is well travelled, so sneakers are okay, but trail shoes or hikers are better. (NO street shoes & no jeans). Please bring water.

Although we can split as people adjust to their own pace, this event is intended for those that want to improve fitness, it's not for the tourist pacers. (ei. not suitable for dawdlers). Please be fair about your ability, because if you are significantly slow, you may end up causing unnecessary worry for the group.

See links for more info:
http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/grouse-grind/
http://www.grousemountain.com/Summer/summer- activities/vancouver-bc-hiking-trails-trips/grouse-grind.asp

Required Items to Bring:

proper footwear - runner o.k., but hikers are better
clothing appropriate for the weather - jacket for drop in temp at the top. NO JEANS!!
WATER
money for parking, gondola down (used to be $5 - ?today? ), and snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
camera
headlamp or flashlight in case of delay.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Lions Gate bridge or Hwy #1, take Capilano Rd northbound and follow it up to the top.

bus 236 from Lonsdale Quay, or 232 from Phipps Exchange.
see www.translink.com for more.

Notes:

**If you plan to purchase an Annual/Season pass or Timer Program, please have that completed before 6:30pm, as we will not wait for you to complete that business.

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Karin S, at content@vancouverregionaloutdoorclub.com.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: