Need a hiking buddy? Here are nine groups to keep you company on your next trek
Great company can make hiking in the rain or sun an experience one you’ll never forget.
So whether you’re new to Vancouver or could just use a reliable hiking buddy, the good news is there are tons of hiking groups that exist.
The only question is which one is right for you?
Here are the best places to find a group that matches your hiking style:
Take a Hike! Vancouver
Take a Hike! Vancouver is one of the easiest places you can find a hiking partner. Since this Facebook group is so active, there are several hikes to join every week.
There are hiking trip organizers for all skill levels and even group chats available for young adult hikers, folks looking to socialize, or those into “spontaneous” hiking.
Slow Hikers Vancouver
If you identify as a slow hiker, the Slow Hikers Vancouver may just be the perfect group for you to comfortably stroll at your own pace.
“This is a group for us slowpokes who take twice the amount of ‘suggested’ time when hiking on trails,” the Facebook admins describe. “It’s fine if you take longer too. We’ll wait for you.”
How cute and supportive!
BC Kids Hiking Club
If you’re a parent looking to take your kids on some adventures around the province, the BC Kids Hiking Club is perfect! This group is available for all ages who’ve hiked with kids as young as three years old.
The Facebook group admin says they have a great deal of experience with hiking with children and aim to “bring the lessons I have learned to you, as well as learn from yours!”
“Together we can inspire our community into greater successes, building a trail savy group of children into hiking machines that will eclipse even us in time!” they add.
Wanderung
Wanderung allows you to organize hikes with fellow outdoor enthusiasts and is completely free to join.
With that said, you don’t have to organize a hike yourself, if that isn’t your strong suit – you can join a hike that has already been arranged by another member.
North Shore Hikers
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These hikers get together year-round (rain or shine) to go on some breathtaking hikes on Vancouver’s North Shore.
Members are led by experienced hikers and even get discounts at outdoor gear stores. Membership is only open to those 19 and older and costs $30 per person.
BC Mountaineering Club
Since 1907, the BC Mountaineering Club has been taking like-minded adventure-seekers out into the wilderness for not just hiking, but also climbing, mountain biking, mountaineering, and backcountry skiing.
In addition to hiking, this club is active in conservation and mountain safety and education.
The Alpine Club of Canada
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The Vancouver chapter of the Alpine Club of Canada offers hiking for people of any skill level.
The club organizes day hiking trips, camps, and weekend outings, as well as a range of outdoor courses and workshops.
North Vancouver Outdoors Club
This club likes to travel, despite what the name might imply.
Not only do they hike the North Vancouver trails, but they’ve also been to Whistler, Manning Park, and Washington State. In addition to hiking, this club enjoys any active, outdoor activity.
Valley Outdoor Association
The Valley Outdoor Association largely focuses on hikes in the Fraser Valley for people of all skill levels.
Members come from all over the Lower Mainland, but the majority are concentrated in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Surrey, and White Rock.
The group meets weekly and decides on a new destination over coffee and ice cream post-hike.
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