Phil was a long-time and enthusiastic volunteer and Section Leader for the GHTC as well as the Bruce Trail Club. He took over the Radial Line Trail leadership around 1997, before passing it on to John Fisher.

He made many contributions to GHTC work groups and building projects, including the Cove Valley Bridge in RLT section 3, and the impressively long boardwalk on the Scouts' property in RLT section 5, originally built by the Scouts and now maintained by GHTC.

Phil was happiest outdoors, on the water, hiking, travelling and volunteering. He loved sailing and was a member of the Guelph Community Boating club - he even built his own catamaran!  He also took part for many years in the Ontario Tree Atlas Project.  

Phil's passion for the outdoors and his active contributions to the GHTC and other community groups will have a lasting impact.  He will be missed by many.