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Advantageous route traffic on the Mouse’s Tooth (September 6th)
After a Friday afternoon of bouldering in Squamish, Ted Angus and I drove north of Pemberton to search for a mythical alpine climb called “The Mouse’s tooth”. Purportedly, “The best alpine climb on the coast.” Specific route information for this climb is sparse. The route … Continue reading
Harrison Hut Trail Workhike (August 2-4)
With the August long weekend approaching and some high pressure stalled off the coast, it was an excellent opportunity to venture up to the Harrison Hut for my first time. As a new VOCer who had really enjoyed their first … Continue reading
Posted in Hike, Huts, Trip Reports, Workhike
Tagged 2wd, 4wd, Epic, Harrison Hut, hike, Lillooet River, Meager Creek, pemberton, Pemberton Icefield, Trail work, Weekend, Workhike
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Hyalite Ice Climbing: a love story
Ice Climbing; a love story. So fair warning folks; this may turn out to be more of a cloying love letter to ice climbing than a legitimate trip report. Also, it’s pretty damn self-centred. Tough. You’ve been warmed. The cast: … Continue reading
Rock-climbing season never ends
Little did we know, that Diego and my chatting at Phelix hut about going to Squamish on the first weekend in the year would become reality… After returning from an amazing four days of skiing, my stoke to slay some … Continue reading
American Thanksgiving – VOC Edition
Trip Report by Cathy Wang During the wonderful weekend of American Thanksgiving (Nov 30-Dec 1, 2013), 19 VOCers with high stokage headed to Phelix Hut to celebrate this joyous occasion. After arriving at the trailhead, we realized there was … Continue reading
Posted in Hike, Ski, Trip Reports
Tagged Climb, Epic, Feast, Phelix Hut, rain, ski, Snow, snowshoe, Weekend
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Cousin of Canyon
The weekend started with all of us meeting at Tim Horton’s in Abbotsford at 8am (well 8 ish, but hey you’re on time unless you’re the last car to arrive right?) From there we set off for the Chehalis Lake … Continue reading
Posted in Other, Trip Reports
Tagged adventure, Epic, expedition, rain, Running, Team Bad Idea, Weekend
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Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and my Monkey (or Not The Lead Ladder TR)
A ‘baby shower’ is something Brits see in American rom-coms but don’t quite get. Through my powers of deduction, it seemingly has nothing to do with putting babies in showers, nor is it an unfortunate meteorological event. It is in … Continue reading
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Tagged climbing, Epic, kayaking, Lead Ladder, Running, ski, Weekend
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The Misty Icefield Traverse (April 20-28)
On April 20, Piotr Forysinski, Ben SP, Clemens Adolphs, Stephanie Grothe and I (Julien Renard) decided to put an end to the month long email faff that was threatening to overload my email account and finally go explore the Misty … Continue reading
Posted in Ski, Trip Reports
Tagged Alpine Climbing, backcountry, Baker, bivouac, Climb, climbing, Epic, Face, fishing, Garibaldi Neve, Garibaldi Park, Glacier, Judge Howay, Lillooet River, McBride, North Shore, pemberton, rain, ridge, scramble, ski, skiing, Skookumchuck Hot Springs, Snow, Suffering, trad, traverse, turn around
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Intro to back-country Burns suppers on skis!
The intro to backcountry trips have had an eventful recent history. I don’t know the exact details but the last two trips involved either severe hypothermia or actual helicopters! I have previously commented that I’ve enjoyed many painstakingly organised, smooth … Continue reading
Tropical Snowshoe/Ski Trip to Elfin Lakes Resort
Day 1 After partying relatively moderately the night before at the final hurrah of the Waldorf hotel I was a little saddened by my alarm going off at 6 to cue the beginnings of the Elfin Lakes Snowshoe Trip. Also, … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, beginner, Elfin Lakes, Epic, expert, hike, hiking, Intermediate, Red Heather, ski, skiing, Snow, snowshoe, spencer, Squamish, Weekend
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