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