VOA

Welcome to Valley Outdoor Association

Celebrating 45 years of outdoor activity in 2018

The Valley Outdoor Association (VOA) was formed in 1973 by a small group of people intent on experiencing and sharing their love for the outdoors. We are a small club of approximately 300 adult members, and are loosely based in the Fraser Valley (if you wandered here from Google, that's near Vancouver, BC). Members hail from all over the Lower Mainland, with the majority being from Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Surrey & White Rock.

Our club offers a wide variety of weekend activities for all fitness and experience levels. There's also an active group of mid-week hikers if you have the time. Destinations are ad hoc with the group picking next week's hike over coffee or ice cream after a hike. Birthday people get an extra vote! Wednesday is the most popular day with one or more groups heading out to enjoy the day together.

We're also on Facebook at Valley Outdoor Association.

A schedule of activities is emailed to members every 3 months.

The VOA is a member of the Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia, (the FED or FMCBC), along with 40 other outdoor clubs in BC. Together we all represent the interests of non-mechanized outdoor activities throughout British Columbia and address mountain trails and wilderness access for all. Our combined interests are for recreation, conservation, outdoor uses, outdoor education and safety for British Columbians.

Announcements

Bring on the Sunscreen

because the July bulletin is available.

Where Were You in '92?

Chris put together a compendium of past historical trips.

VOA Jerseys Around the World

Valley Outdoor is going international. Send This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. pictures of your jersey as you travel the world.

VOA Jerseys Around the World

Now on Facebook

Some members are now posting on Facebook and sharing on the Valley Outdoor Association page.

Upcoming Events

For more information about an event contact the trip leader. Don't wait until the night before to call. Updated phone and e-mail information for events is in the July bulletin.

Trip Leaders - Please remember to complete a trip waiver and send your completed trip waivers to the appropriate Coordinator.

Grading of Hiking & Snowshoeing Trips		Grading of Cycling Trips
*Elevation Gain:*	*Distance:*	*Elevation Gain:*	*Distance:*
A - up to 500 m	1 - up to 10 km	A - mostly level	EASY - under 40 km
B - 500 - 1000 m	2 - 10 to 20 km	B - some hills	1 - 40 to 50 km
C - over 1000 m	3 - over 20 km	C - more hills	2 - 50 to 65 km
			3 - over 65 km

Saturday July 20	Hike B2	Mt. Galiano Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Saturday July 20	Cycle A2	Lyden Raspberry Festival, USA Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ID required.
Sunday July 21	Cycle B2	Burnaby/Ambleside Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday July 21	Hike Camp	Sunshine Valley/Manning Park (5 days) Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Saturday July 27	Hike/Swim A2	Whyte Lake Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Saturday August 3	Cycle B3	Coquitlam Loop Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday August 4	Cycle B1	Park Royal/Horseshoe Bay via old Marine Drive Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monday August 5	Hike B2	Mount Washington/Strathcoma Park (4 days) Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.