Document type : vocene
Date : 2007-10-24
Description : VOCene #24
Content :
VOCene #24 - October 24, 2007
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In this VOCene:

I. Trip Reports
     1) Phelix Trail Workhike
     2) Skaha
     3) Big Trees Hike
     4) Needle Peak

II. Upcoming Events and Trips
     1) Beginner Friendly Seymour Hike, Saturday October 27
     2) Other weekend plans?
     3) Smith Rock, November 9-12, 2007

III. Other
     1) Trip Agenda
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I. Trip Reports

1) Phelix Trail Workhike
A huge party of VOCers completed the new trail to the Brian Waddington
Hut last weekend!  A huge meal of curry was prepared in the hut as the
workers shovelled snow off the route so that the trail could be
completed.  Thanks to everyone who helped out!
http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=3&i=190&t=190

2) Skaha
A VOC group braved the questionable weather forecast and headed to
Penticton for some climbing in the Skaha bluffs.  The weather turned
out to be not so bad and people had a good time.  The campground
turned out to be free (thanks Lost Moose!) and some money was raised
for the Skaha access campaign.

3) Big Trees Hike
Vince led some people up the Lynn River to check out some giant
trees.  Despite some soggy conditions participants seemed glad to get
out of the city without having to go far at all!
http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=3&i=134&t=134

4) Needle Peak
The VOC's 16th (?) annual trip to Needle Peak worked out again this
year.  15 people headed up into the snow after a little difficulty
finding the trailhead.  Some people went further than others, but
everyone had fun playing in the snow and some even took a little
shower in a waterfall on the way down.
http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=3&i=139&t=139
http://www.ubc-voc.com/gallery/v/murraydown/
http://www.ubc-voc.com/gallery/v/m_mohammadnia/

II. Upcoming Events and Trips   

1) Beginner Friendly Seymour Hike, Saturday October 27
Roland is leading an easy hike to Mount Seymour this Saturday to see
if his feet hurt a bit less than they used to.  The plan is to be back
in time for some Saturday afternoon studying.  See the message board
for organization.
http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=3&i=420&t=418

2) Other weekend plans?
There are a few other potential activities in the works for this
weekend, keep checking the board for updates.  Here's a climbing
thread:
http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=3&i=386&t=386

3) Smith Rock, November 9-12
Just a heads up that the annual Smith Rock trip is happening again
this year.  Check the wiki for some more info.  This trip is still in
the early planning stages.
http://www.ubc-voc.com/wiki/Smith_Rock_2007

III. Other

1) Trip Agenda
Just a reminder that you can look at the trip agenda on the wiki to
learn about trips that are coming up in the next few months.  A whole
bunch more were just added today.  They aren't fully planned yet,
but you can mark your calendar!  Of course there will be tons more
trips organized along the way too.
http://www.ubc-voc.com/wiki/Trip_agenda
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