THE BEGINNER

Passionate about exploring nature and getting in the wild, the beginner only lacks knowledge. They'd be the first to tell you that without a map and a few friends they'd be completely off the trail. Learning is their priority, but they have the passion to back it up.

The Beginner standing in a grassy field.

Top 3 Student Organizations

SFU Hiking Club

A community of hikers open to all levels of experience, typically hiking mainstream trails in the lower mainland within the beginner-intermediate range. SFU Hiking Club also teaches its members about hiking safety and practicing the Leave No Trace principles.

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SFU Backpacking Club

A group of experienced trekkers who tackle challenging day hikes and multi-day adventures across the lower mainland and local islands. Those interested should have hiking experience and will also require their own backpack, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad.

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The Ski and Snowboard Club

The Ski and Snowboard club brings together members of the SFU community to – you guessed it! - ski and snowboard. Regardless of your skill level, if you’d like to join a group of fellow shredders to hit up the slopes with, Ski and Snow is the club for you!

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