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Outdoor Vancouver Newsletter 

July 31, 2017
Edition #54

Crooked Falls in Squamish


Crooked Falls is an incredible waterfall along the Sigurd Creek Trail in Upper Squamish. The trail is a peaceful and moderately challenging trek through the forest. The Sigurd Trail reaches Crooked Falls at around 490 m elevation. You get some unique views of the waterfall as Sigurd Creek tumbles down the mountain, in a crooked fashion.

There are two angles at which to view Crooked Falls. The first is from the side, tucked against a cliff wall. The second is from an outcrop just in front of the falls, which provides an up close (and wet) vantage point.

Crooked Falls is usually hikeable year-round. 

Read the details here.


(Mostly) Local Outdoor News


1. American teen dead after accident at Lynn Canyon. @CTV
2. Agassiz RCMP call off search for missing Australian hiker. @Van Sun
3. Caught off guard by snow, family and dog rescued near Lions Bay. @CTV
4. Chopper footage of Mount Harvey rescue provides dizzying views. @Province
5. Hiker safe after losing her way on Mt Seymour. @Global
6. Reckless disregard for fire safety in backcountry a problem. @Van Sun
7. Change of plans for raving hikers. @CTV
8. 75-hectare park officially opens on slopes of Grouse Mountain. @Global
9. 50 free campsites to explore in B.C.. @604 Now
10. How to find trail conditions for Vancouver. @Happiest Outdoors
11. Nick Elson sets course record on B.C.’s Knee Knacker. @Running Mag
12. New wilderness trail opens up 'wonderland' on Vancouver Island. @CBC 
13. Whytecliff Park swimmers scramble to safety as killer whales swim by. @CBC
14. B.C. Parks licence plates raise $500,000 for park enhancement fund. @Province


Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 50th Anniversary


Metro Vancouver Regional Parks is celebrating turning 50 with a passport challenge

Here’s how it works:
  1. Get your passport (either paper or mobile app)
  2. Collect a different stamp by visiting each of the 18 participating regional parks.
  3. Earn rewards. Win prizes!
Check out the Metro Vancouver website for details.
 
 

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Until next month,
Karl

UPCOMING EVENTS

Crankworks Whistler MTB Festival
Aug 11 - 20, 2017
Fat Dog Ultra
Aug 11 - 13, 2017
Squamish 50
Aug 19 - 20, 2017

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  1. Elfin Lakes (Squamish)
  2. Panorama Ridge (Whistler)
  3. Brunswick Mountain (Lions Bay)
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