What limits you from hiking more often? Many complain that they don't have a suitable partner to go with. Why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?
• Yukon Outdoors Club
Website: yukonoutdoorsclub.ca
Membership cost: $10 for a single membership; $15 for a family membership
Description: The club arranges day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information.
• UBC Varsity Outdoor Club
Website: ubc-voc.com
Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes, mountaineers, rock climbs and ice climbs. Travel and outdoor-minded UBC students and non-students are welcome to join. The UBC VOC has also constructed a few backcountry cottages in the Coast Mountains.
• Pender Harbor Hiking Group
Website: penderharbourhiking.weebly. Com
Membership cost: Free.
Description: The Pender Harbor Hiking Group offers hikes scheduled two months in advance, so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that's right for you! Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on members, interest.
• Vernon Outdoors Club
Website: vernonoutdoorsclub. Org
Membership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10, Children are free.
Description: Boasting a membership of close to 200 people, the Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. The group organizes a Tuesday Rambles event each week and also hosts multi-day trips.
1. Which club has built remote shelters for hikers?
A.The Yukon Outdoors Club. |
B.The Vernon Outdoors Club. |
C.The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club. |
D.The Pender Harbor Hiking Group. |
2. What should you do if you hope to hike with the Pender Harbour Hiking Group?
A.Make a proper appointment. |
B.Follow the website or the mail. |
C.Develop your interest in hiking. |
D.Arrange two months ahead of time. |
3. What do the four clubs have in common?
A.Booking in advance. |
B.Charging membership fee. |
C.Providing skill workshops. |
D.Organizing hiking activities. |