CONTENT WARNING: This article involves discussions of death in the mountains. Skip section 1 to avoid the heaviest discussion of the subject. §1 | INTRODUCTION People often describe certain skills as an art. In this sense, there is an art … Continue reading
Trip Date: Saturday, January 11th to Sunday, January 12th, 2025 This report covers our trip to Brew Hut over the weekend of January 11th–12th. With 23 people in total, it was a successful trip with great weather. Trip Leaders: Duncan … Continue reading
Trip Dates: September 10 + 14-15th 2024 This year’s G1 did not disappoint with its crazy weather but as with every trip, it started indoors with a pre-trip and ropes skills. We practiced our ascending (and descending) in the Aviary, … Continue reading
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Over the last few years I’ve reflected on the activities that bring a group of campers or back country enthusiasts together in winter conditions. An overnight winter experience without a hut or a sheltered communal space can make for a … Continue reading
A while ago, I started thinking about what makes for good trip leading. I finally got around to writing everything down. (Now you know what I do when I’m awake with caffeine late at night.) I’m sure some of this may … Continue reading
Trip date: November 3rd, 2024 This is a report for a snowshoeing and backcountry ski/snowbaord trip to Metal Dome on November 3rd. Overall it was a success, with moments of clear sky for views. Early snow season was good althought a … Continue reading
Date: March 24th, 2024 Participants: Noah Macdonald, Alex Beauchemin, Ine Østmo, Maiya Callister, Sean McKay TRIP REPORT: On March 24th, 2024, five VOCers set out to cover every trail in Pacific Spirit Park in a single push. No one in … Continue reading
Sometimes I worry that people are complaining that I’m putting up useless garbage that doesn’t meet the standards of a VOC trip report. But sometimes I get mail telling me that I’m not being sufficiently ridiculous, so here we go. … Continue reading
This November, a keen group of VOCers embarked on the first-ever Uncle of Underground – a trip from Vancouver to Port McNeill (involving 6 hours of travel to the northern end of Vancouver Island). Little did we know, this journey would have … Continue reading