This is a trail run on a trail which many of you have run past but few probably know called the Lower Elsay Trail. It will take an average of probably around 6-8 hours. The trail is well marked aside from the entrance, with tree tags. In general keep cutting across many creeks and gulleys around the same altitude, and do not head towards the water unless you are sure you are on the Lower Elsay Trail.
Location: Deep Cove, BC (starting from Panorama Park)
North Shore Rescue will discuss the 10 essential safety tips when hiking in the backcountry. Perfect for hikers and anyone who loves the great outdoors, don’t miss this informative talk!
A volunteer community-based search and rescue team, North Shore Rescue’s members are from all walks of life but share a common interest in providing an important life-saving service to the public, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The team has existed for 40 years, making it one of the oldest SAR teams in Canada.
Location: Lynn Valley Main Library, Community Meeting Room, 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
What: I little birdie told me that William is embarking on his annual House to Grouse adventure, a run from his house near Main Street to Grouse Mountain. Not sure when William will be setting out, but my plan is to leave early from the Yellow Beacon in North Van, run up Mosquito Creek and then via one of the multiple trails up to Grouse mountain and the peak.
On Wednesday July 7th Ellie Greenwood from Team Montrail will be out at the Kintec in Port Moody giving a talk about her recent achievements in the running world. There will be some draw prizes from Montrail and light snacks & drinks. Doors open at 6pm and Ellie's talk will commence at 7pm.
If you've been hiding under a rock you haven't heard the news about Ellie breaking the World 100k record on trail at Elk Beaver last month and then 4 weeks later shattering the Calgary Marathon women's record by 10 minutes!
I'm new to the club so this is my first flash event.
Plan is to leave Vancouver around 6am. We can drive to the trailhead, or if people feel ambitious we can bike there and lock our bikes up in the forest. Use the new trail up to Deeks lakes, bag a peak or two, run into snow, get lost, get found, finish at Cypress, retrieve bikes (if applicable), carbo-hyrate with chilled frothy beverages at a pub.
Prerunning the Sunshine in September course (yet again!) to make sure directions are correct and that I can manage the entire distance. Anyone want to join us?
If you've been watching the event calendar, you likely know that the Sunshine In September event is scheduled for the first weekend in September. You may have also noticed that we held a Flash recon run of the course to fine-tune directions back in June. But, since I have yet to stay on course or finish the entire distance, I feel the need to try this one more time before the official event.
Location: Langdale Ferry Terminal - Sunshine Coast, BC
The following training/orientation runs have been set up to help you prepare for this year's event. All training runs are free for everyone (you don't need to be registered for Frosty Mountain).
2010 Orientation /Training Run Schedule run by Trailwhisperer
The following training/orientation runs have been set up to help you prepare for this year's event. All training runs are free for everyone (you don't need to be registered for Frosty Mountain).
We will meet at Lightning Lake parking lot in Manning Park on Saturday August 28th at 10:00AM to run the second loop of Frosty Mountain Trail Race. The distance is 23 km, time anywhere from 2.5- 4hrs. Pay parking in effect ,cash only.
It is always difficult to arrange carpooling!
If you are interested to carpool, send me a message, whether you need a ride or if you are offering a ride and I will do my best to match you up, "no guarantees!!!!!
We will meet at Lightning Lake parking lot in Manning Park on Saturday September 4th at 10:00AM to run the first loop of Frosty Mountain Trail Race. The distance is 27 km, time anywhere from 3- 4.5 hrs.
Location: Manning Park BC Lightning Lake parking lot
One more training run. Meeting at the parking lot in front of Bean around the World.
Taking Old Buck to the Power Line ross the Road turn left on the first trail you see (can't remember it's name)turn into Mushroom parking lot cross the road again to Neds, down Neds turn left to Bridal Path, back to Old Buck and finish off at the parking lot.Approximately 12 km
Confused, don't worry the course will be marked.
See you Saturday September 11th at 9:00 AM at the parkgate shopping Center.
Location: Bean around the World Parkgate Mall Mount Seymour Rd. North Vancouver BC
One more training run. Meeting at the parking lot in front of Bean around the World.
Taking Old Buck to the Power Line cross the Road turn left on the first trail you see (can't remember it's name)turn into Mushroom parking lot cross the road again to Neds, down Neds turn left to Bridal Path, back to Old Buck and finish off at the parking lot.Approximately 12 km
Confused, don't worry the course will be marked.
See you Saturday September 11th at 9:00 AM at the parkgate shopping Center.
Location: Bean around the World Parkgate Shopping Center North Vancouver
Are you in town for the International Marketing Conference September 21 - 23? Would you like to go for a run with a local? Need your endorphin fix? Afraid of getting lost or eaten by a bear? Join IMC speaker and IIMA Director Ean Jackson for afreegroup run in and around Vancouver’s famous Stanley Park. The run will be anywhere up to an hour long. Pace will depend on who comes along.
Who:
IMC Speakers, Directors, IMC attendees and anybody else interested in a leisurely run.
Location: Vancouver, BC Canada - Four Seasons Hotel (Howe Street entrance)
I am putting on a no cost running workshop on Sunday, Sept 26th at 10a and another one on Wednesday, Sept 29th at 630p. Please RSVP at coachallitai@gmail.com if you are interested in attending. It is going to be a technique based workshop (good for efficiency and injury prevention!). The workshop will be one hour in length and would be best for beginner and intermediate runners. It focuses on running from the glutes/hips/core, leaning from the core, relaxed calves and foot strike behind COG, arm mechanics and swing through... that sort of thing.
Any one interrested runing Dilly Dally the whole loop. I have done it a couple of times, can't remember for sure how long it took. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 6, 7 or 8, hrs sounds about right.Would like to start about 8:00 AM but I am flexible. You can contact me at gottfried_grosser@shaw.ca
Start and finish is Buntzen Lake South Beach. And yes it is Tuesday!
I am putting on a no cost running workshop on Sunday, Sept 26th at 10a and another one on Wednesday, Sept 29th at 630p. Please RSVP at coachallitai@gmail.com if you are interested in attending. It is going to be a technique based workshop (good for efficiency and injury prevention!). The workshop will be one hour in length and would be best for beginner and intermediate runners. It focuses on running from the glutes/hips/core, leaning from the core, relaxed calves and foot strike behind COG, arm mechanics and swing through... that sort of thing.
What: A short group run (about 10km) in celebration of St. Nikolaus Day on the 6th of December. Make sure to bring a flash light as we'll be running in the trails in the dark. After the run we'll have a brief get together with Gluehwein. Please car pool and/or have a designated driver.
Where: We'll meet at the Yellow Beacon in North Vancouver. If you do not know this secret location, please send me a note.
Location: The Yellow Beacon, North Vancouver, BC Canada
Anybody want to join me for this one??? I will have JUST finished writing all my scary-as-heck exams (that cost as much as this trip... yikes) and I'll be up for a big ol' challenge...
17 days running through Patagonia (totally up my alley!), Dec 17 2010 - Jan 4 2011 (yes, it's over Christmas & New Year's). About $3000 plus airfare.
A Christmas Eve morning dash along major bike routes and the seawall around Downtown Vancouver, starting and ending in Vancouver's historic Strathcona neighborhood.
Run off the holiday treats with us as we train for Orcas Island 50km. Please indicate your participation in a comment below.
START: 7am, Bean Around the World, Parkgate Village at Mt. Seymour Road. Yes, it's early, but Kelly is heading out of town at noon, and it'll be nice to get it out of the way before the teenager wakes up :-)
ROUTE: First half is same as Seymour Super Fun Run, but here's my description:
Since I'm in Victoria visiting here for New Years I know I'll miss the FA 50k in Vancouver. To start the year off right I wanted to run 50k to get my ultra year started right!
Starting from Shellbourne and San Juan street in Saanich I plan to run along the Cordova Bay Rd South, Beach Rd, King George, Dallas Rd to Beacon Hill park to mile 'zero'. That's appox 21k. Turn around and head back. Join my family for a 8k loop to complete the 50k.
We're starting in Deep Cove at 8am. Going up to Picnic Area via BP and Old Buck, down to Mushroom Parking Lot, Neds, Bottle Top, along Fisherman's, Circuit 8, Lynne Loop, come back to Gazebo, go through Lynne Canyon, BP up all the way up Seymour Grind, maybe back up to Picnic Area again turning left at top of Seymour Grind depending on our mileage, back down Old Buck to BP to Deep Cove.
What: A mid-week evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibility of magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. Why: Getting your mid-week, post-work, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know all (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
Hey all, hope everyone is having a wonderful winter running season and enjoying this recent sunshine!
I just wanted to quickly let people know that a friend of mine by the name of Donna Wanless is hosting endurance nutrition expert/author Steve Born in Vancouver for one night only. Steve is said to be a very dynamic speaker with an obvious wealth of knowledge to share on the subject of fueling.
The event is completely FREE but there is limited seating and seats will be allocated on a first to RSVP basis.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Prepare for the upcoming Mardigras Night Run.
A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect ELEVATION CHANGE, cold temperatures, total darkness, and of course rain and maybe even snow -- it is Burnaby Mountain after all.
A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect ELEVATION CHANGE, cold temperatures, total darkness, and of course rain and maybe even snow -- it is Burnaby Mountain after all.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect ELEVATION CHANGE, cold temperatures, total darkness, and of course rain and maybe even snow -- it is Burnaby Mountain after all. Why:
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. And bunnies. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. And bunnies. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
A week-day evening trail/road run, in a group. Expect ELEVATION CHANGE, cold temperatures, total darkness, and of course rain and maybe even snow -- it is Burnaby Mountain after all.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. And bunnies. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
We will meet at 9:30 AM at Lightning Lake parking lot and start the run at 10:00 AM There is a 13 km and 10 kn course and only for the very enthusistic a 23km course. There will be some fun prizes and awards.
Lightning Lake Parking Lot is located 4 km off the Highway from the Manning Park Lodge
If there is enough people showing up I might even drag the BBQ up.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. And bunnies. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
Yoga for Running class at Rackets and Runners... discover ways to get more flexible and strong through yoga. We will run through specific yoga movements and patterns to aid in injury prevention and performance. Stiff guys welcome.
This is the first Tenderfoot Boogie training run. It takes as from Squamish Adventure Center to the Tenderfoot Fish Hatchery in Paradise Valley.
We will meet at the Fish Hatchery at 8:00 AM and carpool back to the starting line. This is the first 25 km of the Tenderfoot Boogie. As I am marking the course I am also looking for one or two sweeps. I would definitely buy you a beer after the run and of course the standart bottle of wine for any volunteer. But I have to know by Friday if you are interested.
I have never been up to Mount Gardner. Thanks Baggers, for putting that one on my list.
Claudia, myself and our bikes will be on the 8am ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island. From the terminal in Snug Cove will ride to the trail head and then climb Mount Gardner. We hope to be on the 12:30 return ferry, but since neither Claudia or I have ever made this peak, there might be some route finding involved....
We need an excuse to check out the new trails that go from Egmont Road and Hwy 101, down to Dan Bosch Park. The trails opened late last summer and we have yet to check them out.
Last year, there were a couple of obvious turnaround points that can be used again this year. The first is the entrance to the campground, the second is when you come to the far side of the campground and the third is when you reach Hwy 101 and Dan Bosch Park (near Ruby Lake).
Believe it or not, but there is still to much snow in the Whistler area!
Alternate route:
Sunday April 24th 8:00 AM
Start at Panorama Park in Deep Cove, take Baden Powell to Seymour Demonstration Forest, take the Varley trail to Lynn Headwaters and out along the river to the 3rd Debris Chute back on the upper trail back to Baden Powel and finishing off at Panorama park.. You are looking at about 22 miles, mostly runnable.
An outing for everyone and all speeds up the majestic Chief. Possible post-event cafe or potlach picnic near the water. Meet at the park's parking lot at 8:30am, start at 9:00am. Bring your mojo!
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