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This trip and the Gate Mountain hike are tied together since they both played an important part in the Fraser and Cariboo gold rushes. A.C. Anderson of the Hudson bay Company established a fur trading route to the north and east from Yale in 1848. By setting out on these trails you are retracing the steps of some of the Interior’s earliest pioneers!

The hike has an intermediate difficulty level and the round trip is 15 km (9.4 mi). The elevation gain is a moderate 800 m (2625 ft) with an average grade of only 10.7%.

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Williams Ridge is a difficult hike in the Chilliwack Valley area. The initial trail is a steep, leg busting climb up to the ridge. People who try this one will laugh at the Grouse Grind! The round trip is 12 km (7.5 mi) with an elevation gain of 1420 m (4660 ft). The average grade is 23.7% and if you make it you’ll arrive at a rocky knoll with an elevation of 1880 m (6170 ft).

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used by first aiders to protect themselves from injury or infection. There is personal protective equipment to keep you safe from physical injuries, from chemical hazards, and from infection. First aiders should follow their professional counterparts by practicing universal precautions and using PPE to provide protection from infection when assisting victims in an emergency.

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The most common hazard faced by a person performing first aid is the threat of communicable disease. Professional rescuers follow standard practices and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when providing medical care to victims. The same should go for you and I. These practices are commonly referred to as universal precautions or body substance isolation.

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If you’ve ever been stung by a bee you know it’s a painful event and the irritation can last for a few days! For most of us, an irritation is as far as it goes. For others though, the situation can be much more serious.

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As a hiker you are likely to experience 2 types of muscle soreness on a regular basis. The first is that burning, painful sensation you feel when climbing up a steep trail. Your legs are screaming at you to stop and you have to battle through the pain barrier and keep on trekking. This pain is the result of lactic acid building up in your muscles. If your body is in good shape it will quickly purge this waste product and your muscles will be back to normal, usually within an hour.

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Calling all dog owners and their furry friends! Celebrate barking, sniffing and wagging at this dog focused event. Try a free mini obedience class, earn a fabulous doggie bag, enter to win a prize for best dressed hound, take a guided nature walk and learn how to stay safe and protect wildlife in the park. Allow an hour to complete all activities. Information: 604-530-4983.

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Be amazed by Earth’s spectacular variety of life while competing for great prizes. In teams of two to six, complete brain teasing, exploratory and adventure check points. This is a two hour trek through trails, forest and marsh. Bonus points for arrival by bike or transit. Draw prizes for teams completing all check points. Bring your camera, phone, water and snacks, and be ready to get dirty. Ages 12+ Free, registration not required. Information: 604-520-6442.

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Try your luck at catching rainbow trout at Rice Lake. Enjoy exhibits and festivities, take a shuttle bus ride or guided bike tour to the Old Growth Trail and Seymour Falls Dam, enjoy a BBQ and win great prizes. BBQ extra. Information: 604-451-6506 or e-mail watershed.ed@metrovancouver.org. Presented by Metro Vancouver and the Seymour Salmonid Society.

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Parking fees go into effect in Mount Seymour Provincial Park on June 1st. We expect the fee to be $1 per hour to a maximum of $3 for the day. Please let us know if you hear anything different!

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