[Viva] Fwd: Ou+Doorsmen Hike - Mount Seymour Sunday August 7th

[shelly tognazzini]

Apparently they have opened up this group for this event to women as
well. Check with Richard but my info says yes, women welcome!

On 8/3/11, Kath Webster <kathwebster at shaw.ca> wrote:
> FYI..  I'm pretty sure that this is a men's group!
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> From: viva-bounces at lists.resist.ca [mailto:viva-bounces at lists.resist.ca] On
> Behalf Of Denise Becker
> Sent: August-03-11 10:55 AM
> To: viva
> Subject: [Viva] Fwd: Ou+Doorsmen Hike - Mount Seymour Sunday August 7th
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Richard Harrison <richardh at positivelivingbc.org>
> Date: Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 9:45 AM
> Subject: Ou+Doorsmen Hike - Mount Seymour Sunday August 7th
> To: Positive Living BC Group <group at positivelivingbc.org>
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> mountseymour hike3.jpg
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> HIKE MOUNT SEYMOUR- THE SUMMIT
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> WHEN:  Sunday, August 07, 2011, 10:00 AM (leave Vancouver at approximately
> 9:15 am)
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> APPROXIMATE DURATION AND DISTANCE:  9 km - about 5 hours
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> DIFFICULTY:   intermediate/challenging - hiking stamina and solid trekking
> legs required
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> ELEVATION GAIN:  450 metres
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> HOW TO PREPARE:
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> *	wear light-weight layered clothing and heavy-soled hiking shoes
> (expect some muddy patches)
> *	pack a healthy lunch and an on-trail snack
> *	water (2 litres recommended)
> *	insect repellent
> *	sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
> *	hiking poles, camera, binoculars (optional)
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> TRANSPORTATION:  Carpool
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> COST:  A few dollars gas for your driver
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> MEETING POINT:  Information kiosk at the north end of the top parking lot.
> Mt. Seymour Ski Resort - 10:00 AM
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> ABOUT THIS HIKE:  Mount Seymour is one of the most popular, and also, most
> beautiful hikes in the Lower Mainland.  Trail access is at the north end of
> the top parking lot at the Mt. Seymour ski area.  While this is a well used
> trail, expect some muddy areas and a few patches of snow.  Slabs of bold
> granite line the peak of this mountain, and several easy gulches will be
> ascended to reach the top.  No technical climbing skills are required.  The
> summit affords spectacular views in all directions.
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> HOW TO GET TO MOUNT SEYMOUR:
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> The trail to Mount Seymour is accessible from the downhill ski area parking
> lot at Seymour in North Vancouver. To reach the parking lot, drive east to
> the Trans Canada Highway (Highway #1) and enter the highway heading
> westbound. Continue across the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge (Second Narrows)
> and take Exit #22, Mt. Seymour Parkway, shortly after crossing the bridge.
> At the set of lights, turn right onto Mt. Seymour Parkway and continue along
> the parkway for about 4 km until you reach the traffic lights and small
> shopping area at Mt. Seymour Road. Turn left onto Mt. Seymour Road and
> continue straight as the road begins to climb up Mount Seymour for the next
> 13 km. Park at the far end of the parking lot near a wooden signboard with a
> map of the area. Don't forget to buy a parking ticket.
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> If interested, please send an email to outdoorsmenbc at yahoo.ca by FRIDAY,
> AUGUST 05 to allow time for carpool organization.  Please indicate whether
> you need or can provide transportation.
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> Richard Harrison
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> Support Services Coordinator
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> Positive Living BC
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> 1107 Seymour Street, 2nd Floor
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> Vancouver, BC  V6B 5S8
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> t 604.893.2258
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> f 604.893.2251
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> www.positivelivingbc.org
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