Nitehike NiteHike is an annual adventure for registered Scouts and Guides run overnight in the Metro Vancouver - Pacific Spirit Regional Park in April.
Participants test their mettle on about 28 fun and skill-testing stations designed and run by Venturers, Rangers, Rovers and Pathfinders spread throughout Pacific Spirit Park.
Usually about 800-1000 youth and leaders participate in the event, typically in teams of 4 to 7 people.
The hike runs all night and teams have to be prepared to deal with any weather conditions.
Participants should bring water, a cup and a snack. Hot chocolate and hot dogs are available at some stations on the hike.
7:00 PM Saturday April 25, 2009 to 6:00 AM Sunday April 26, 2009Theme - TBA
RegistrationCost this year is $9.00 Canadian, $9.00 US. Please bring exact change.Registration starts at about 5:30 PM For Stations and 6:30 for hikers at the University Hill Secondary School's tennis courts, south-west from St. Anselm's Church. For directions to the school click here...
YOU MUST DE-REGISTER BEFORE 6 A.M. If you do not check out at the registration area before you leave we will assume you are lost and will send safety personnel to look for you. There is no requirement to complete the hike, you can check out anytime. Consider the possibility of leaving early when arranging transportation.
The hike is on the walking trails in the Metro Vancouver - Pacific Spirit Regional Park near the University of BC in Vancouver, BC.
Drop off and parking at St. Anselm's Church on the south side of University Boulevard (West 10th Ave west of Blanca). For directions to the church click here...
Additional parking is across the road at University Chapel and University Golf Club.