Looking for a good workout in the crisp clean air of nature and a promise of a beautiful view at the top? Come and join the Association of Chinese Canadian Professionals and take a late-summer hike up the Grouse Grind.

At 274 metres above sea level, the Grouse Grind attracts over 100,000 hikers ranging in age from young children to 90 years old. The very first hikers on Grouse Mountain are recorded back in 1894. However, it wasn’t until the 1920s and early ’30s, that Grouse Mountain saw the first big wave of adventurous hikers.

The Grouse Grind, as it is known today, was developed in 1981 by mountaineers looking for a challenging, convenient aerobic workout to sustain them for their longer hikes. The trail was named the Grouse Grind after the first hunting party of hikers shot a blue grouse bird and named the mountain in the bird’s honour.

Often referred to as "Mother Nature’s Stairmaster," this 2.9-kilometre hike has become part of the fabric of Vancouver. On average it takes up to 90 minutes to climb, allowing for plenty of breaks in between.

Meet with the ACCP at White Spot Restaurant at 2205 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver (by 22nd Street West), on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 9:30 a.m. for breakfast. Hikers will meet at 11 a.m. at the entrance to the Grouse Grind. Bring comfortable shoes that have good tread, a bottle of water, sunscreen, camera, and $5 for the gondola. Admission is free for members; $10 for non-members or free for first time attendees to an ACCP event. Breakfast is at your own expense.

All hikers are required to sign a waiver prior to the hike.