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Grouse Grind Opens
The Grouse Grind will open at 6:15am, Wednesday, May 2nd for the start of the 2018 summer season. Hikers should expect some snow near the upper portions of the trail but will be able to hike to the top of Grouse Mountain and take the Skyride Gondola back down. The trail will be open until 6:00pm daily but the closing times will change throughout the summer as day-light hours become longer and again, when the day-light hours shorten.
Backcountry BC
Backcountry BC is British Columbia’s first grassroots provincial advocacy platform for non-motorized backcountry recreation and conservation.
2017 Photo Contest Winners
The 2017 Vancouver Trails Photo Contest saw a record number of entries, with more than 1,400 photos submitted, many of which were incredible. The choices have been made, congratulations to this year’s winners:
Grand Prize
Mount Cheam – Photo by: Paul Kendall
2nd Place
Panorama Ridge – Photo by: Mark Stoker
3rd Place
Watersprite Lake – Photo by: Nathan Reimer
Runner-Ups
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- Nub Peak – Photo by: Cheri Van Patten
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- Mount Cheam – Photo by: David Crombie
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- Tin Hat Mountain – Photo by: Martin Novak
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- Crown Mountain – Photo by: Denny Tran
See all the photos submitted to the 2017 Vancouver Trails Photo Contest in the photo gallery. Thanks to everyone who submitted photos and we look forward to seeing your photos in 2018!
Sponsors
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Road to Lynn Headwaters Regional Park is Closed
The road to the Lynn Headwaters Regional Park has been closed by Metro Vancouver due to the risk of a landslide.
BC Hike Chat
Join Vancouver Trails and Outdoor Vancouver this Sunday, July 10th at 9pm PST for #bchikechat. This week’s theme is about “Apps and Resources” and we’re excited to hear about your experiences.
2016 Photo Contest Winners
Some incredible photos were entered into the 2016 Vancouver Trails Photo Contest. Congratulations to this year’s winners.
Garibaldi Campsite Reservations Required
Campsite reservations are now required during the peak summer season from June 29th – September 30th at the Garibaldi Lake campsite, Taylor Meadows campsite, and Elfin Lakes campsite. The popularity of these back-country campsites has made it a requirement that campers must pre-book their spots with BC Parks online or by phone by calling 1-800-689-9025. The Elfin Lakes hut must be reserved year-round.