
Two Canyon Loop (Perry’s Version) December 2024
Images by Iain







Old Buck and Associated Trails November 25th 2023
Images by Tamsin

Mount Seymour Sunday 19th November
Images by Alex Scott









May 2023

Beautiful Day by Maya

Lunch spot by Maya

Spikes off by Maya

Happily back at the bridge by Maya

Negotiating snow holes by Maya

Uphill from here by Maya
March and April 2023



Checking Out Wintry Activities for Future Jaunts January 2023
Number 7 Road by Iain
near to Tugboat Annies by Iain
Bikes on a Boat, Q to Q Ferry by Iain

What a Lot of Snow by Martina

Is it a tree, is it a snow covered triffid, by Martina

Ice by Martina

It's a bridge, but not as we know it, by Louise

Incredible Views in the Hanging Lake area by Louise

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Morning by Louise
Dolores’ Evening Walk Thursday, January 12th 2023

Lions Gate Bridge by Iain

More Water by Iain
Alexander Falls January 4th 2023
How's it Hanging by Maya
I. Am. Not. Going. To. End. On. My. Butt! by Maya
Snowy road on a snowy morning by Louise
Maya on a break by Louise
Not so far from civilisation by Louise
Winter tree by Louise
Snow capped fungi by Louise
Icy destination by Louise
Only missing fire by Louise
Branches and stream by Louise
Christmas Lights Walk, December 21st 2022









Christmas party 17th December 2022
Thanks to Adrienne, Gerd and Martina for pictures












Martina’s Dam Mountain Images, December 2022




Fleurs de Villes, images by Louise, December 2022








Mythos, Third and Lonsdale, North Vancouver, 13th November 2022

NVOC, more than just outdoors! Image by a shy guy on neighbouring table, Dave's phone.

Hoover Dam and Trails, November 12th 2022

Fall Colours and Murals, Bike Ride, October 22nd 2022
River District Mural, "River Women" by Gabriel Martins, image by Gerd
Ptych, "Protect Our Trees", Mia Okhi by Gerd
Part of a Japanese Triptych on Clarke, "Protect our Trees" Mia Okhi, image by Gerd
Canada Line Bridge and Logs by Gerd
Mural detail by Gerd, "Interconnected" by Diamond Point
"This is an Invitation to Leave your Armour at the Door" by Corey Bulpitt/Ta'kiid Aayaa, image by Gerd
Flowers by Iain
River District Bee Garden by Iain
New for 2022 in Marpole, 'A Love Letter to Mithai" by Sandeep Johal, image by Iain
Marpole Mural by Iain
Buzz, by Louise
Don't you forget it, by Louise
Useful bee information by Louise
Bee Home by Louise
Bee Factoid by Louise
Bee fact by Louise
Early in the day, Frances Street, by Adrienne
Trout lake by Adrienne
Fall Colours at Trout lake by Adrienne
Farmers' Market, Trout Lake by Adrienne
Lunch by the Fraser, image by Adrienne
Bike & Hike to South Needle 15th October 2022




Elk Thurston
October 8th 2022
Trees, Peaks and Smoke by Iain
Smoke over the forest by Iain
Close to Mount Thurston by Iain
Looking SW, more or less by Iain
Peaks and Forest by Iain
Small Hikers and Big Trees by Louise
Hiroshi's shot near Thurston summit
Brandywine, September 2022

Iain dressed for sunshine, photo for Rob and Sheila

Group shot by Rob and Sheila

Rob and iain in the mountains by Sheila

UBC Glacier camping by Rob and Sheila

Rob and Alexander close to the snow by Sheila

Rob at the summit by Sheila

Geo cache by Sheila

Mountains by Sheila
Burnaby Eco Sculptures Bike Ride
28th August 2022
Eco sculpture close up, Central Park, by Iain
Pegasus, Central Park, by Iain
One never knows when a warship will appear, by Iain
Edmonds Eagle by Iain
Edmonds Crosswalk by Iain
Tactile cow on Willingdon Avenue by Iain
Bear at Eileen Daily Park by Iain
Crossing the Lines near Glenlyon Parkway by Iain
Rain Catcher at Edmonds by Iain
Mural at Wilingdon and Hastings by Iain
Provincial Owls by Tamsin
Cycling gang and an owl, by Tamsin
Adrienne checking out the dragster, by Tamsin
Giraffe in a dragster, obviously, by Tamsin
Perry’s Very Berry Merry Hike,
20th August 2022

Which Rope? Image by Maya

The Left! Poser! Image by Maya

Lunch! Image by Maya

Defeated by Maya

More Parallel Bars Image by Maya

Approaching Lunch Spot, Image by Maya

"You could have mentioned this at the bottom!!", image by Maya

Group Photo, image by Maya

Blue Man Descending by Maya

Marvelous Meadows by Maya

Lilac Flowes, ,image by Maya
Five day Whitecap Alpine Resort trip

Gorgeous sunsets by Perry

Rustic high alpine lodge with excellent food by Perry

High Alpine hiking every day by Perry

In and out by Helicopter by Perry

Sauna and cold water swimming alternating
Perry’s Dreamweaver Trail/Old Grouse Mountain Hwy Circuit. - July 18 2022



Cleveland Dam to West Lake, June 11th 2022

Brave Heart

Tom and Kate deep in conversation
Powerline Whine

Can’t get used to NOT keeping 2m apart
What goes down must go up

Lunch. We found a dry spot
Mount Fromme 7th May 2022

Plenty of snow on top by Adrienne

Adrienne’s image of trees and sunshine

A lot of snow by Adrienne

Cool Perry by Maya

Illusive Sun Shine by Maya
Casualty training by Tamsin

Panorama by Tamsin
A possible knighthood by Tamsin
Bike Ride to Massey Tunnel and Richmond Dykes, 30th April 2022

The sun came out, image by Maya

Wet map fiasco - image by Maya

70 km in the rain followed by beer in the sun? Worth it! Image by Maya
Homes by the dyke in Richmond. Image by Iain
Sanctuary Cafe, image by Iain
Shuttle bus, image by Iain
Shell Trail, image by Iain
All pervasive dampness by Iain
Cycling west along the Fraser, image by Iain
Concrete Beauty, image by Iain
Sunshine after the rain, in Coal Harbour. Image by Iain

Sanctuary cafe by Adrienne

Anoither cafe shot, what a great place, by Adrienne

Drying out by Adrienne

Snack break by Adrienne
Gold Creek at Golden Ears, April 23rd 2022

Old Man's Beard by Maya

You can do it!! by Maya


Steps? Or Ladders? by Maya

Now that's some view! by Maya

Definitely Steps by Maya

Three Happy Lads on a Bridge by Maya

Perfect Picnic Spot by Maya

Blimey, sometimes wish I had four legs too by Maya

Crikey. It's cold, by Maya

Happy Bunch, We've had our Lunch by Maya

Not Going to Miss that Whistle by Maya

Steep descent by Maya

Beautiful Swimming Spot by Maya

Pensive Guys at Golden Ears by Maya

Posers!, image by Maya
Tunnel Bluffs
April 17th 2022


Panorama from Tunnel Bluffs by Maya

Crossing the Log Bridge by Maya

Group shot by Maya

Lunch shot by Maya

Crossing the Log by Maya

Bridge crossing, snow, trees by Afsana
Crooked Falls April 15th 2022

Crooked Falls, a great destination by Louise

Fungi in the forest by Louise

Flowers of the Forest by Louise

Crooked Falls by Louise
Heading uphill through an enchanted gate by Tamsin
Parts were steep by Tamsin
A rare bridge by Tamsin
Group in the forest by Tamsin

Massive massif with human for scale by Louise

"Are you my Mummy" by Maya

Rocky Bit by Maya

Crooked Falls by Maya

Crooked Falls by Maya
Lindeman Lake all weather hike/snowshoe
April 9th 2022
Lindeman Lake in afternoon sunshine by Iain
Alexander at the Snowshoe donning point by Iain
Snowy morning at the lake by Iain
Monochromatic in the forest by Iain
End of the day by Tamsin
Start of the day by Tamsin
Sunrise at Lions Gate on the way to North Van by Tamsin

Stitched image looking south in the morning by Tamsin
"In a Big Country, dreams stay with you" by Tamsin

Louise's photo of the snowy bower

Emerald water and cobalt sky by Louise

Run for home, downwards all the way by Louise
Mount Crumpit March 26th 2022
Perry’s exploratory hike March 25th. Dreamweaver. Photos from Danny “Chilly by the water, some tricky up and downs, a debris dam and a rickety bridge crossing.”










NVOC Trip Organisers’ Course March 19th 2022






Whyte Lake and Helipad March 20th 2022
Furry Tree by Tamsin
Waterfall and Two Trees by Tamsin
People on a bridge by Tamsin
Forest path by Tamsin
About as good as it got for a view by Tamsin
Roaring creek under the old bridge by Iain
Fast flowing by Iain

Beagle Manor by Iain
Helipad not meeting any technical standards by Iain
Memorial tree by Iain
White water by Iain
The easy bit where we felt overdressed by Iain
Hollyburn Winter Adventure Wednesday March 16th 2022

What a way to spend a Wednesday by Maya

Nice picture of Dolores by Maya

Winter wonderland on top by Maya

Group photo on top by Louise

Icy formations by Louise

Christmas trees everywhere by Terri

Weather closing in by Terri

That milky sun again by Terri

Looking to the sky by Terri

On the trail by Terri

Heading for home by Terri

Sunshine, clouds, big trees and little people by Terri
Twilight Snowshoe, Seymour, March 12th 2022

meeting in the snow by Adrienne

Typical scene later in the day by Adrienne

This is how we keep them in line by Adrienne

Tea break by Adrienne

Glowing orbs in the distance by Adrienne

Light, darkness and snow by Adrienne

Snow and trees by Louise

Group shot by Louise

Heading up the slope by Louise

Dinner break by Louise

High speed snow by Louise

Lighting Up by Louise
Group photo by Tamsin

Figures in the snow by Tamsin
Worsening weather by Tamsin
Light into darkness by Tamsin
Moody scene by Tamsin
Weekend of 5th March, Callaghan Valley, Per Gynt Trail, cheese and wine, biking, Fraser River

Afsana at Calaghan

Clambering over snow at Callaghan

Destination Falls


Recce bike trip by the Fraser, image by Iain


Post bike Cheese and Wine, image by Martina


Fat Dog February 26th 2022, images by Tamsin
Sea to Sky Hike February 20th 2022, photos by Danny, Sheila and Rob











View of Sky Pilot and ledge from restaurant deck
Martina, Terri, Maya and Afsana on the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge
View of Sky Pilot (right hand peak) and Ledge Mountains from the top of the gondola
Howe Sound from Restaurant Deck
Part of our group stopped on a viewpoint outcrop halfway up the 920m vertical hike. Amusing sign nearby says "VIEWPOINT" in large letters with an arrow pointing to Howe Sound
Eagle Bluffs - not St Mark’s Summit, February 12th 2022
down down by Tamsin
Further down by Tamsin
Sunshine on Vancouver by Tamsin
Watch your foood! by Tamsin
Group photo and the Oscar for best bearded gnome clutching a survival device.... goes to....image by Tamsin
more snow more trees by Tamsin

Short pause, image by Iain

Sunshine and snow, 12C by Iain

Worldwide Supply Chain crisis on a calm, clear, sunshiny day by Iain
Somewhat Breughelesque by Tamsin

Sleeping Giants by Iain
Lower Seymour Hike on a sunny Saturday - 12th February 2022

Damage in the forest from recent wind, image from Gerd

Enthusiastic hikers, Perry in the lead, image from Gerd

Five go hiking plus Gerd the photographer

That sign again, thankyou Gerd for the image
Brohm Lake and Tantalus lookout February 5th 2022

A Backpack!! We need these, by Louise

Tantalus Range by Louise

Tantalus Range by Louise

Brohm Lake at the start of the hike

Brohm Lake, frozen by Louise

Lunch spot by Alex

Tantalus Range by Alex

Some uphill by Alex

Rocks and Mountains by Alex

Tantalus Range very dramatic by Alex

Moody view of a hazy sun by Alex
Rainbow Lake Exploratory Hike - checking the route and conditions before leading a bigger group this coming weekend, January 2022
Not a bad place to stop
Not a bridge today! That’s snow!
Black Mountain January 23rd 2022

Group photo by Tamsin
Frozen Cabin Lake by Iain
The Sisters from Black Mountain
SFU, a ship upon the sea by Iain
Lower Seymour January 23rd 2022

The Trouble with Lichen by Martina

Woodland view by Martina

Furry trees everywhere by Martina
Norvan Falls January 2022

Sunlight through the trees by Carole

Snow, mountains and people by Carole

Snow, mountains and people by Carole
Fenced In by Tamsin
Did we need spikes? by Tamsin
More light through the trees by Tamsin
Very tricky stairs, very icy, spikes required!! by Tamsin

Lynn Creek by Iain

Light through the forest by Iain

Glen and Dolores, lunch break by Rob

A typical snowy bridge by Iain

Mountains and Sunlight by Terri

Destination! Norvan Falls by Terri

Very lively Lynn Creek by Terri

Sunlight, snow, mountains by Terri

Sunshine through the trees by Terri
Stanley Park, December 30th 2021, photos by Alex, Heather, Tamsin and Iain

Ships waiting, photo by Iain

Edge of the seawall by Iain
Park and snow by Tamsin
Typical trail by Tamsin
People on a trail by Tamsin
Ducks and Siwash Rock by Tamsin
Snowy Logs by Tamsin

Beaver plus pencil by Tamsin

Icy foreshore, Alex and Heather

On a trail by Alex and Heather

Burrard Inlet by Alex and Heather

Icicles by Alex and Heather

More icicles by Alex and Heather
Paul Ridge by Rob, December 19th 2021

A Path Through the Trees by Rob

Snow, sky, trees, generally winter by Rob

Perry in his element by Rob
Paul Ridge, December 19th 2021, photos by Vickie



Photos from Paul Ridge, by Tamsin, December 19th 2021

Lady in the snow, by Tamsin
Instant Christmas Trees by Tamsin
Lynn Seymour Loop, December 2021, photos by Tracy and Iain
Checking out a timber chute on Lynn Seymour Loop, December 2021. Photo by Tracy
Lynn Seymour Loop, photo by Tracy, December 2021
Steep Steps! Lynn Seymour Loop, December 2021, photo by Tracy
Tunnel, Lynn Seymour Loop, Photo by Tracy, December 2021
Contemplating the scene, Lynn Seymour Looop, December 2021. Photo by Tracy
A Walk in the Woods, Lynn Seymour Loop, December 2021, Photo by Tracy
Lynn Seymour Loop, Photo by Tracy, December 2021
Trees and a Lake, photo by Tracy, Lynn Seymour Loop, December 2021
Lake and Light, Lynn Seymour Loop, December 2021, Photo by Iain
A busy creek, Lynn Seymour Loop, December 2021, Photo by Iain
2018 built Twin Bridges Suspension Bridge, December 2021, Lynn Seymour Loop, Photo by Iain

Blue Gentian Lake by Iain, Brothers Creek Hike November 2021

More snowy forest by Iain

Typical snow scene, photo by Iain
Part of the great trail system around the Great Blue Heron reserve, November 2021, Photo by Tamsin
A heron, Nov 2021, Photo by Tamsin
Eagles having a snack, photo by Tamsin, Chilliwack River, November 2021
One of many eagles, photo by Tamsin, November 2021

Serene calm evening the 6th night of camping - Beautiful beach and sunset at Calvin Falls.
Another rest on the beach after passing the bears successfully

Spectacular old growth Cedars and Sitka Spruce along coast

Down over headland trails with the help of ropes

Thundering Calvin Falls. Rob is seen swimming in lagoon under falls - water reported as extremely "brisk"

More over and under trees on un-maintained trails

Larches on the way to Frosty, October 2021 Photo by Paula

Locomotive Mountain from near the campsite, Sepember 2021, this stunning image by Michelle
Ice forming on the way to Tim Jones Peak, October 2021, photo by Tamsin

We camped near here. This is Semaphore Lake. Photo by Michelle

Team making their way across the rocks, by Michelle

Yes, it's Mountain Man Alexander. Photo by Michelle

Approaching Frosty, October 2021, Photo by Paula
There were too many of these, photo by Maya
First sight of Locomotive - photo by Maya
Taking a break among the boulders, photo by Maya
Iain, between a rock and nothing, photo by Maya
Contemplating a dip, photo by Maya
Upwardly determined, photo by Maya
Pemberton Valley by Maya
A rocky road, photo by Maya
Looking down on a tarn- photo by Maya
Selfie close to the summit - photo by Maya's camera

Railway lines by Tamsin on Lava lake Loop October 2nd 2021
Brandywine Falls by Tamsin
It's a sign, by Tamsin
What a walk for fungi - photo by Tamsin

What a fabulous creation by Tamsin
Rapids near the car park at Brandywine by Tamsin
Snow capped peaks, winter is a coming in, photo by Tamsin
Looking up towards Locomotive, Tender, Caboose and Face. Septmebr 2021, photo by Tamsin

Skyline, photo by Tamsin

Close to the camp site at Semaphore, September 2021
Pemberton Valley, September 2021, photo by Tamsin
Saturday night campsite, preparing for rain, photo by Tamsin
Moon and twilight, September 2021, Locomotive, photo by Tamsin
Typical boulder route on Locomotive, photo by Tamsin
Looking down the descent route.Locomotive, photo by Tamsin
Semaphore campsite, September 2021, photo by Tamsin
Waiting for rain, photo by Tamsin
Heading for the summit on ocomotive, photo by Tamsin, September 2021

Group selfie with Tamsin's camera

Rob helping with tarps
Tamsin in a rocky spot
Marmots!! by Tamsin
Mimulus lewisii or Purple Monkeyflower - mountain wildflower native toBC and western US in moist alpine areas. Blooms June to September (Thank you Rob)
Helpful trail marker on Diez Vistas, photo by Tamsin

Team of eight on Diez Vistas, photo by helpful random passer by

View from near the top of Locomotive, September 2021

The descent route from Locomotive, September 2021, photo by Tamsin

Looking at Seymour, photo by Iain

McCombe Lake, part of Diez Vistas Trail, August 2021, photo by Iain

Buntzen Lake on Diez Vistas trail, August 2021, photo by Adrienne

Looking west towards Vancouver from one of the Diez Vistas, August 2021, photo by Adrienne
Yellow cedar by Brenda, Hollyburn hike
Brunswick and The Sisters, photo by Brenda on Hollyburn Hike, August 2021
Scrambling Up, photo by Brenda, Hollyburn Hike, August 2021

Burger night at Burgoo, Photo by Iain
The reflection, photo by Tamsin
Selfie behind Murrin Substation in Chnatown, photo by Tamsin

rather wonderful 3D Mural, photo by Tamsin



Lunch break at Lost Lake on Brothers Creek Trail, October 2020


Lava Lake Loop, Brandywine


On the way to West Knob October 2020

A tricky floating boardwalk October 2020
Tamsin, Rick, Martina and Julie, Cypress Mountain, January 2020

Big trees on Brothers Creek trail

Lava Lake Loop October 2020

Smoke on the Water

Lava lake October 2020

Moth in trouble

Lunch stop, October 2020, Lava Lake loop

Whistler Bungee

Brandywine Falls October 2020

Backpacking trip to Mount Rohr, October 2019

Approaching Rohr, backpacking trip, camping at Nairn Falls, October 2019

CalCheak suspension bridge

Rohr Lake October 2019

Coming down from Rohr Lake, October 2019
Bike trip to Camosun Bog, September 2020
Trout Lake September 2020
Bird of prey with a crow, September 2020
Elk Mountain, September 2020
Gerd and Anne, Cathedral Lakes, Backpacking, September 2018
Elk Mountain,September 2020
Elk Mountain, September 2020
Fungi on Lava Lake loop, October 2020
More fungi, October 2020
Obstacles on Lava Lake Loop, October 2020
October 2020, Lava Lake loop
Dragonfly, October 2020
Path on Lava Lake loop
Self timer, all the team on Lava Lake loop
Martina at the foot of Della Falls, Canada's highest

Waterfall from Deeks Lake, September 2020

Even cairns can be uppity

Bear on Flat Iron, August 2020

Friends in high places

Flat Iron, August 2020

Forest Canopy, Brothers Creek, Pumpkin Hike, 2020



Keeping it small and local in the time of Covid

View from Capilano Dam

Morning on Lois Lake, Sunshine Coast Trail. A great place for breakfast, July 2021

Hanging food, keeping it away from bears

Waterton Lakes

Coast Mountains and Downtown Vancouver viewed from a summer 2021 bike ride near Roberts Bank

Erin Moore Trail May 2021


Backpacking trip in Utah - day hike from Campsite

Cardiac Bypass on the North Shore June 2021

Cardiac Bypass and Severed Dick, June 2021

Thanks to Maya for the group photo on Severed Dick, June 2021

Marriott Basin, 2020 Photo from Rob

Alex, Michelle, Alex, Julie, Maya and Martina,Marriott Basin trip 2 - 2020

Martina, Sheila, Michelle, Alex, Julie, Maya, Alex at Marriott Basin in 2020

Tin Hat Hut on the Sunshine Coast, September 2020

Tin Hat Hut trip on the Sunshine Coast, September 2019. Sheila, Julie, Louise, Martina
Cathedral Lakes 2018
A big group at Cathedral Lakes in 2018, Photo by Rob
Dramatic scenery at Cathedral Lakes in 2018, photo by Rob
That tricky middle day at Cathedral, this was cold - 2018, photo from Rob

Lois Lake Morning, July 2021

Mount Troubridge Hut, highest point on the Sunshine Coast Trail, July 2021

Fairview Bay Campsite, July 2021

Rob looking for the trailhead at Lost Lake, July 2021
Sunshine Coast Trail, July 2021

Lost Lake Trail, July 2021 - in the rain


Water taxi for the Tatchu Trail - July 2021 - Photo by Perry

Margo, Paula and Rick on the Tatchu Trail July 2021 Photo by Perry

Beachside Campsite Tatchu Trail - Photo by Perry

Tatchu Trail July 2021, Margo, Paula and Rick Photo by Perry


Othello Tunnels, July 24th 2021

Othello Tunnels, July 24th 2021
Othello Tunnels, July 24th 2021 Photo by Tamsin
Othello Tunnels, July 24th 2021
Othello Tunnels, July 24th 2021

Tatchu trail, July 2021, photo by Margo

A moment of reflection for Paula on the Tatchu Trail, photo by Margo
On the road past the airport July 31st 2021 Photo from Tamsin
Lunch break by the Fraser, McDonald Park Photo from Tamsin
Maya, Iain and Louise, Iona Beach 31st July 2021 Photo Tamsin
Iain heading north over Canada Line Bridge Photo by Tamsin July 31st 2021
Weird caterpillar things, photo by Tamsin
Even more weird Photo by Tamsin
Sculpture off 63rd near Cambie. Photo by Tamsin
Hydrangeas on Dumfries Bike Route July 31st 2021 Photo by Tamsin

Very cool gnomes on Lakewood July 31st 2021 together with garden gnomes and decoration. Photo by Maya

Iain, Adrienne, Louise and Tamsin, Iona bike ride July 31st 2021 Photo by Maya

Lunch by the Fraser, photo by Maya

A tug plus lunch by the Fraser, photo by Maya




Tatchu Trail July 2021. Photo by Margo. Expedition was a Margo, Rick, Perry and Paula extravaganza


Sign of the times, Gambier, August 7th 2021, photo by Iain

Afsana, High Note to Flute (top of Whistler), August 2021

Isabeau, Overlord and Decker Loop (top of Blackcomb, August 2021

Bikes parked at Iona July 31st 2021

Parched grass by the Fraser at the end of July 2021 - no rain for 46 days

Settlement, Postmark, Belgard, Urban Winery

Afsana and Isabeau, Glorious Whistler weather

Iain, Maya, Louise and Tamsin on the way to Juan de Fuca, August 2021 Photo by Alex


Red Leader 1, near the start of the hike, Juan de Fuca, August 2021

Negotiating a headland, rising tide and encroaching forest

Alex, Tamsin and Louise, Juan de Fuca August 2021

Which way is the right way?

evening at Bear Beach

Maya, Tamsin and Louise heading to Bear Beach, August 2021

Random person on a rock, Juan de Fuca trail, August 2021

Thompson Trail to Brohm Lake Photo by Gerd August 2021

Thompson Trail to Brohm Lake Photo by Gerd August 2021

Thompson Trail to Brohm Lake Photo by Gerd August 2021

Margo in a boat with Perry supervising. Photo by Rick