
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
Taking a break among the boulders, photo by Maya
First sight of Locomotive - 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