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The Buddy Picture: A Yosemite Adventure
by: Artem Babaian (AB) & Andrew G. Chapman (AGC) ## Prologue AB: “Because it is there.” I’ve long viewed climbing as a solitary pursuit. I climb to test my constitution, and because I can. Last winter I trained countless exhausting … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Climb, friendship, Small Group, summer, Yosemite
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TBT 4: Bugaboo Epic — A Climber’s Story (1995)
Summer mountaineering season is here and whispers of far off peaks can be heard amongst the VOCers. It’s THE time to get outside and do those iconic lines you’ve been drooling over all winter. One way to get inspired on … Continue reading
Posted in Climb, Special Reports, Trip Reports
Tagged 2wd hc, Alpine Climbing, benighted, Bugaboo Provincial Park, Climb, Epic, Throwback
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TBT3: Mikey’s Offwidth Journal (2002)
Summertime is here in full swing and it’s time to scope out projects and things to do. Like many mislead souls in the past I’ve set my sights on Pipeline and am terrified. I’ve compiled a Squamish Offwidths Checklist for … Continue reading
TBT2: The Co-op and the Alpine Fastbuck (1971)
Editors Note: This week for TBT I pulled up rather humorous reflection about the beginnings of our favorite Canadian outdoor gear cooperative, MEC. Founded by dirtbag VOCers back in 1971, mainly to save money and buy cheap gear without having … Continue reading
TBT1: Unusual Climbs in Garibaldi (1958)
The VOC is turning 100 next year, as Archivist I thought it would be cool to revisit some old VOC Journals and archives to share some of the interesting stories and articles we’ve accumulated. I’m hoping to find stories which … Continue reading
Posted in Climb, Other, Trip Reports
Tagged adventure, Alpine Climbing, Bookworms, Climb, Garibaldi Park, Mt. Davidson, Phyllis Engine, Small Group, Throwback
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2016 VOC Photo Contest
Each year the VOC holds a contest to show-off the best photos taken by members. There are six categories: Action Shots, Club Life, Flora and Fauna, Portrait, Miscellaneous, Landscape and an Overall Best Photo winner. 1. Action Shot 2. Club Life … Continue reading
Phelix Hut – The Outhouse edition
By: Natalie Makepeace Crew = Roland, Artem, Lianne, Genevieve, Gesa, Sarah, Alexis & Natalie In short – we drove up Friday and spent Saturday-Monday up there scrambling and working on the new outhouse hole. Best scramble was the “direct East … Continue reading
Posted in Climb, Huts, Trip Reports, Workhike
Tagged 2wd, backpacking, bears, Climb, hike, huts, med group, Mt Aragon, Mt Frodo, Mt Gandalf, multiday, pemberton, Phelix Hut, Workhike
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Erockita : Introduction to Rock Climbing
By Ella Weik Saturday, 21st March. A group of 20 bravely, adventurous climbers are heading bright and early to the smoke bluffs. No one else is around – because it is raining. Everything is wet and the sky doesn’t look … Continue reading
Posted in Climb, Trip Reports
Tagged 2wd, beginner, Climb, large group, rock climbing, Smoke Bluffs, Squamish, summer
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Day trip to Mount Seymour from Deep Cove – About expectations and reality
By Teresa Thoering Our day trip to Mount Seymour from Deep Cove started with meeting downtown in the morning. On the bus to Downtown I had time to think about the different understanding about hiking that obviously exist and I … Continue reading
Posted in Hike, Trip Reports
Tagged Baden Powell trail, beginner-friendly, car-free, day hike, Deep Cove, hike, Indian arm, large group, Mt. Seymour, Old Buck trail, Quarry Rock, Seymour Mountain
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Saxony Climbing: How I stopped worrying and learned to love knots
Artem Posted: Hello VOCers, So in May I am going to be in Dresden for a while and there are some nice climbs in the area but they have this quirk that metal protection is not allowed. What this means … Continue reading