Frequently Asked Questions / Getting Started as a Beginner

How can I meet other hikers?

The Vancouver area has a strong hiking community. Established clubs include Wanderung, the North Vancouver Outdoor Club, the Chilliwack Outdoor Club, the BC Mountaineering Club (BCMC), and Out and About Vancouver. MEC and some local outdoor shops run beginner trips and skills clinics. Meetup.com has dozens of active hiking groups ranging from casual to very fit.

Find more Vancouver area hiking groups to join throughout the region.

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