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Subterranean Shenanigans: Uncle of Underground

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Brianna Ragsdale

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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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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Pristine Paddling at Sphinx (workhike)

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Braydon Massoud

I would like to start this report with a big thank you to BC parks for facilitating our workhikes at Sphinx Hut by allowing us to store canoes up at Garibaldi Lake. A lot of important work gets done at this … Continue reading →

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Red Heather: Throwing Down the Gauntlet to Punxsutawney

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Jeff Mottershead

Many years ago, I saw an airblown inflatable Santa riding on a sled with a snowman at Rona. I’d never seen a Christmas decoration so spectacular, so I bought it. I’m sure I wasn’t the first to have such a … Continue reading →

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Skinning and Skiing the Slopes like Major (beginner) Slayers

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Elizabeth Chu

Co-Leaders: Maiya Callisterstar, Eric Daiglestar Participants: Diego Fernandez, Joseph Chiao, Elizabeth Chu, Felix Dorn, Chloe Garzon, Duncan MacIntyre, Josh Lafondsta An early morning pick up had us crossing the Lion’s Gate Bridge at 7:30am. Although sleepy, I didn’t mind the … Continue reading →

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A Rambling Writing on Red Rocks

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Julian Larsen

Featuring: Julian Larsen (me) and Luke Stockall   Day 1: American Dream After arriving mid afternoon in Vegas, we had but one task: get groceries for the weekend so we can leave the city behind. This task proved more difficult … Continue reading →

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Ancient Giants: Beginner-Friendly Tree Hunting

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Joemar Espinosa

The first of many highlights would be the 6:30am meet up at the 14 Hastings bus stop at UBC where there were many early morning commuters that boarded the bus surprised to see many jovial UBC students in outdoor attire sitting … Continue reading →

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Under the glacier behind Century Sam Lake

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Jeff Mottershead

Participants: Cathy Lin, Joanna Gower, Tom Curran, Cassandra Elphinstone, Kevin Lam, Shu Yu Fan, Rob Cieniawski, Elaine Zhou I remember when you could get a Seaburger Platter on the ferry for $6.50. That is because I am old and mouldy. … 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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VOC x River Culture Kayaking

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Jade Quinn-McDonald

VOC x RCK Intro to Whitewater Kayaking Trip September 8-10, 2023 Most of the participants had no idea what they were getting themselves into for the weekend but that made it all the more meaningful when everyone sent Moose-Knuckle Falls! … Continue reading →

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