Document type : vocene
Date : 2007-05-23
Description : VOCene #6
Content :
VOCene #6 - May 23, 2007 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In this VOCene: I. Trip Reports 1) Skaha 2) Phelix 3) Galloping Goose 4) Indian Arm 5) Vantage 6) Brew II. Upcoming Events and Trips 1) Beginner Rock (May 26) 2) Weekday Afternoon Rock Climbing 3) Skaha ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Trip Reports 1) Skaha A VOC contingent went climbing in Skaha and reported good weather other than the lightning storm. Andrew celebrated his birthday and the police were called. Sounds like a well rounded trip. http://www.flickr.com/photos/8509195@N08/sets/72157600247813173/ 2) Phelix The Phelix Creek road is currently blocked at 0.5km by a landslide. The hut was still reached however though the trail is starting to melt out a big. Snow at 1200m. 3) Galloping Goose Megan and Greg did this bike tour that starts in Victoria. Apparently a relatively easy early season tour. http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=1&i=26920&t=26920 4) Indian Arm Phillip, Ruben, Marcin and Sanaz went kayaking in Indian Arm. Surprisingly, Sanaz bailed after lunch. Apparently that wasn't such a bad idea however, due to the rainy conditions. The others camped in the wet and returned the next day. 5) Vantage Some more people went climbing in Vantage. Good weather. The wiki has been updated with new information regarding the required parking pass. http://www.ubc-voc.com/wiki/Vantage 6) Brew Brew was reached in under 17.5 hours, though it sounds like it was the usual whiteout conditions. The road was driven almost to the bridge over Roe Creek. II. Upcoming Events and Trip 1) Beginner Rock When: May 26 Where: Squamish Web: http://www.ubc-voc.com/wiki/Beginner_Rock This trip is now reaching a state of high organization. The wiki page has been updated to assign student/instructor groups. If you aren't going anymore, please update the wiki so that the groups can be optimized. You can also sign up for transportation. Please consult the wiki and message board for more information if you are signed up or want to sign up. 2) Weekday Afternoon Rock Climbing When: May 24, after work Where: Lighthouse Park People will be climbing into the night again this week. Bring your headlamp. 3) Skaha Line is looking for people to go to Skaha this weekend. See message board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTRIBUTIONS to the VOCene are welcome. Please send all inquires or additions to: vocene@ubc-voc.com. To unsubscribe from the VOCene mailing list, sign in at http://www.ubc-voc.com/member/update.php and uncheck the 'want VOCene' box UBC Varsity Outdoor Club http://www.ubc-voc.com