Capilano Canyon Night Run. 16 February - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. A 90-minute run that starts in a suburban neighborhood, traverses the twilight zone, then stimulates your senses with a trail run in the mist and inky blackness of the Capilano Canyon. Choose between a guided group run at a gentle pace for the socially-inclined and first time night runner, or a competitive run for those more motivated by the clock and the opportunity to rip their buddy's lungs out. Both runs are followed by a pool party, a potluck party as a celebration of Fat Tuesday. Entry limited to the first 50, so please register early!
Photo right: At the start of last years Carpilano Canyon Night Run
Photo left: A playful raven watches out over snowshoers in the coastal mountains
Squamish Scrambler. 23 February - Squamish, BC, Canada. This is an out-and-back snowshoe hike/run up to Elfin Lakes Cabin in Squamish (22km). Bring the family as far as Red Heather, a 10km return snowshoe hike, or continue on up towards Little Diamond Head, or out towards Mamquam Lake, depending on conditions and motivation. Savor spectacular views of The Tantalus Range, Howe Sound and Sky Pilot. More info here.
Flash - Burnaby Lake 80K. 2 March - Burnaby, BC Canada. A Fool has signed up for the Pacific Rim 24 hour run in mid-March and thinks that a little training might be of some value in that endeavour. Anyone wanting an early season 80K on a nice, flat 10K loop is welcome to join...of course, in true Club Fat Ass tradition you may run whatever distance you wish. Details.
Photo right: As splendid sunset at Burnaby Lake
Photo left: We anticipate less snow during this years Spring Mountain Highway Madness run.
Mountain Highway Madness - Spring Edition. 17 March - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. This mind-numbing interval session is officially held twice a year. Runners complete one or more 15 km laps (with approximately 1 km or 3,300' of elevation change per lap) on a wide dirt and gravel access road (no traffic). Details.
Spaghetti Trees. 30 March - Victoria, BC, Canada. Teagirl Katie, the girl who runs in a dress (and stockings) shows off the best our west coast has to offer. Find the elusive Spaghetti Trees on the 12km or 16km trail loop run in East Sooke Regional Park. Skip past ancient copper mines and gorgeous west coast vistas. Get to the start via an optional bike ride along the Galloping Goose trail from the ferry. Play along with Katie's antics along the course and finish the day with a pint of local micro brew in a 116-year-old pub. Why is it called Spaghetti Trees? We'd love to hear your guesses :). Find out more here.
Photo right: Sibylle and porker, the club mascot, enjoyed the ferry ride to an earlier edition of the Spaghetti Tree run near Victoria.
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