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Brewhahome: One Hut, Too Many Hikers

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

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Life’s a Freeze at G1

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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Cousin of Cave 2024

In my opinion, the trip officially began at our stop to the liquor store when Meg Schenk burst out laughing after seeing a sign that read “Enter to Win Skyy Vodka” but was re-written to say “Enter to win Skibbidy … Continue reading

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A Winter Camping Vision – Edition 1 – Pole Prototyping

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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

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26 Rules for Leading Successful Trips

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

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Snowshoeing to Metal Dome

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

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Pacific Spirit Ultramarathon

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

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Rufus the Destroyer goes to Langley

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

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Subterranean Shenanigans: Uncle of Underground

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

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Terrifically Tantalising and at Times Terrifying Traverse of the Tantalus by a Sexy Giggle of Pals

Group members: MJ, Lou, Simeon, and AJ Dates: June 22, 23, 24 (and also the 25th), 2023   Tuesday June 20th In the evening, we had a pre-trip meeting and decided that the conditions were good (supposedly the snow coverage … Continue reading

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