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.

Like to know more? Read our Frequently Asked Questions.

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

Baby it's Cold Outside

I'll be reading my January 2022 bulletin next to the fire.

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.

VOA Covid-19 Policy

November 2021

Reminder of leaders choice of COVID rules when attending activities

We want trip leaders to feel supported and comfortable when leading all activities. They are free to set their own COVID limitation rules consistent with the current BC Public Health Orders. (IE group size, spacing etc.)

*Please note that any rules specified should be listed in the trip information*

Public Health Protocols

Members are encouraged to follow good public health protocols when interacting with other members and the public. While outdoor activities remain open please be mindful of your personal interactions with members.

**Participants in Valley Outdoor activities are encouraged to be
double vaccinated as per present Public Health Orders**

Carpooling can be tricky at this time and even though we usually attempt to organize carpooling no driver is expected to take passengers if they are not comfortable. Please respect member decisions when asking to share carpooling.

Please note that when attending indoor activities VOA members are expected to follow all Provincial Public Health Officer restrictions and facility Covid-19 requirements.

Should any member have any concerns when in a group setting, they are encouraged to respectively have a private conversation with the member regarding their concerns.

January 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 January 2022 bulletin.

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

Saturday January 1	Hike A2	New Year's Day Annual Hike - Bunzen Lake Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday January 2	Hike A2	Burnaby Mountain Loop + 500 Steps Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Saturday January 8	Hike A2	Red Mountain, Mission Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday January 9	Walk A1	Spanish Banks - Endowment Lands Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Friday January 14	XC Ski SS	Silver Star (joint trip with Nordic Wrecks) Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (3 days)
Saturday January 15	Hike A2	Whyte Lake Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday January 16	SS B2	TBA Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Saturday January 22	Hike B2	Malcolm Knapp Research Forest (possible SS) Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday January 23	Walk A1	Fort to Fort Trail Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday January 23	XC Ski DH Ski SS	Whistler @ Riverside Resort Cabins Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (3 days)

Saturday January 29	Hike A2	Pitt Meadows Trails Hike/Walk Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday January 30	Hike A2	Pitt Addington Marsh Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

February 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 January 2022 bulletin.

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

Saturday February 5	Hike B2	Hoover Lake, Mission Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Saturday February 5	XC Ski SS A/B	China Ridge (near Princeton, 2 days) Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. A joint trip with Nordic Wrecks.
Sunday February 6	SS B2	Black Mountain & Eagle Bluffs Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Saturday February 12	Walk/Hike A2	Surrey Bend Park & Barge Cruise Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday February 13	Walk/Hike A2	Chadsey Lake/Sumas Mountain Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Saturday February 19	SS B2	De Pancier Bluffs (experienced snowshoers only) Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday February 20	Hike/SS B2	Starvation Lake, Squamish Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Friday February 25	XC Ski/SS	Sun Peaks (3 days) Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. A joint trip with Nordic Wrecks.
Saturday February 26	Hike A2	Killarney Lake, Bowne Island Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (In search of the giant mastodon)
Sunday February 27	Hike A2	Byrne Creek Ravine - Fraser Foreshore Loop Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.