Author Archives: Lucas Braun

Manic Mamquam

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Lucas Braun

September 28-30, 2024 Participants: Zac Wirth, Emi Ikemura, Timmy Wong, Lucas Braun (Lucas) Clarke Outrigger No More Our initial plans for the long weekend involved a much different objective; one that we had been hoping to do for at least … Continue reading →

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To the unclimbed peaks

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Lucas Braun

In April of 2024, Anya Boardman, Declan Dawson Taylor, our friend Mats Bjorkman (who was visiting from Sweden for a conference on tundra plant ecology) and I ended up spending three nights at Phelix. It was a wonderful ski trip … Continue reading →

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It’s Now or Neve (Reflections On A Single Push Traverse)

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Lucas Braun

March 24, 2024 The Build-Up The Garibaldi Neve traverse needs no introduction. This 41 km gauntlet has been run by many a VOCer, often before they really know what they’re getting into with ski touring. The high alpine icefield demands … Continue reading →

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Helena Beat

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Lucas Braun

Participants: Lucas Braun, Kevin McKay, Allen Zhao (In Spirit), Albert Yip (In Spirit), Kevin Lam (In Spirit). Over Christmas break, Kevin McKay and I returned home to Calgary. Allen, Albert, and Kevin Lam had plans to drive up between Christmas … Continue reading →

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A Chainsaw, an Axe, a Cudgel, and a Dream

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Lucas Braun

Participants: Lucas Braun, AJ Dreher, Jacob Grossbard, Declan Dawson Taylor (In spirit) It all started at the November 4th exec meeting. Jacob, Haley Foladare, and Declan were sitting in on the meeting and giving their sage advice from their years … Continue reading →

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Sky Pilot Ski Touring

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Lucas Braun

Participants: Aino Keinaenen, Lucas Braun, Allen Zhao, Zac Wirth, Eleanor Hsiun, Sri Chaitanya, Emi Ikemura, Quintus Zhou, Rafa Akira Eleanor’s bit: This was a harrowing experience for me. I need to learn to ski or something. The views were good … Continue reading →

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Thread The Needle (A Steps To The Neve Debacle)

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Lucas Braun

Participants: Mozi Lu, Camille Heslot, Clement Fraisse, Haley Foladare, Jacob Grossbard, Albert Yip, Alexander Hudyma Yu As we near the end of the ski season, it feels like an appropriate time to reflect upon our adventures. This has been my … Continue reading →

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Gin and Guinness

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Lucas Braun

Participants: Lucas Braun, Aino Keinaenen, Allen Zhao, Elias Bowman, Alain Zhiyanov, Marion Vandewynckele-Bossut, Helene Mund, Justyna Piotrowska, Tristan Russel, Nora Lindberg It was a beautiful morning on Saturday when we set off down the Sea to Sky to Gin Peak. … Continue reading →

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Halloween On The West Knob

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Lucas Braun

Participants: Kevin Lam, Noah Wyse, Justin Angsana, Adam French, Lillian McCallum, Diana Bratu, Richard Pan, Mabel Moses, Grantham Gace, Param Mody, JJ James, Chester Chan, Lucas Braun, Rehaan Raother, Sparsh Inanda, and Aaryan Raina. Halloween was quickly approaching, and many … Continue reading →

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First Weekend Brew Hut Workhike!

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Lucas Braun

Participants: Ana Ciocoiu, Akash Madhav Gondaliya, Anja Westermann, Annabelle Damude, Cameron Donnelly, Cassandra Elphinstone, Charlotte Mittelstaedt, Chen Qin, Elaine Zhou, Eric Daigle, Haley Foladare, Isabella Negrini, Jacob Grossbard, Laura Mantin, Lucas Braun, Richard Pan, Shruti Yogesh Vansia, Tom Curran, Zachary … Continue reading →

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