About this Event
Get outside and connect with fellow adventurers! Join us for a community hike up the iconic Grouse Mountain via the challenging and rewarding Grouse Grind, led by Claudia Bastien and supported by MEC.
The hike is a $10 suggested donation, with proceeds supporting Mountain Mentors. Participants will also receive MEC giveaway items plus a free drink ticket for VIMFF Summer Fest.
Advance registration is required. All levels and genders welcome!
After the hike, you’ll also receive a free drink ticket (non-alcoholic options available) to be used at the VIMFF Summer Fest, a free, family-friendly film event. Join us on Sunday, June 28 from 3:30pm - 9:00pm at the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver.
What to bring: Comfortable shoes and clothing for weather, water bottle.
Event Details
- Date and time: Sunday, June 28, 2025 from 9:30 am
- Location: Meet at the red Grouse Mountain chair beside the Grouse Grind entrance at the base of Grouse Mountain. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in and introductions
- The trail includes steep stairs. Unfortunately, this makes it unsuitable for folks with mobility issues.
- Please dress for weather, including comfortable walking shoes. You may wish to bring water or a snack.
- Should you wish to take the gondola down after you've completed the grouse grind, we recommend purchasing your download ticket in advance for 20$ (download tickets are 25$ at the gate). Otherwise we recommend bringing poles for your hike down the mountain. Please note the hike down is unsupervised. Come prepared with necessary trails downloaded on your phone for navigating back down if you are not taking the gondola down.
Facilitator Bio:
Claudia Bastien is an endurance athlete, bikepacker, and storyteller based on Canada’s west coast. She has spent years moving through remote landscapes by bike, on foot, and in the mountains, with a focus on long distance self supported travel.
Claudia’s approach to bikepacking is practical, honest, and rooted in real world experience rather than theory. She is passionate about helping others feel more confident stepping into bikepacking whether it is a first overnight trip or a longer more remote route. In this workshop, she brings her actual bike, bags, and gear straight from the Baja Divide to share what worked, what did not, and what she would change next time.
By obtaining a ticket, you agree to the following waiver:
I understand that I am participating in this hike at my own risk. I acknowledge that outdoor activities may involve inherent risks, including, but not limited to, uneven terrain,running water,weather conditions, slips or falls, insector animal bites, and other natural hazards.
By attending, I agree to take full responsibility for my own health, safety, and well-being during the activity. I release the event organizers, facilitators, and associated partnersfrom any liability for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur as a result of my participation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Grouse Grind Trail, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, Canada
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