Document type : vocene
Date : 2007-05-16
Description : VOCene #5
Content :
VOCene #5 - May 16, 2007 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In this VOCene: I. Trip Reports 1) Red Heather 2) Mt. Baker 3) Calculus Crack 4) Mt. Matier II. Upcoming Events and Trips 1) Beginner Rock (May 26) 2) Frisbee (ongoing) 3) Squamish Mountain Film Festival (July 13-21) 4) Weekday Afternoon Rock Climbing 5) Long Weekend III. CASBC News ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Trip Reports 1) Red Heather Roland and others went up on Saturday and reported good learning conditions. Christian took his parents up on Sunday and they did some learning. Seems like a good place to hang out and learn to ski if that is your desire. 2) Mt. Baker Alexander Rauscher and co. tried Baker in a day and made it almost to the top despite a relatively late start. Seems Baker is in good condition right now. Check the message board for more details and some pictures. 3) Mia C. and Jeff M. climbed calculus crack. Seeing as this was Mia's first climb this was pretty amazing. Then they went to Murrin and witnessed some, err, unsavory behaviour (see msg. board). Apparently Mia caught Jeff taking some huge whipper. Good times. 4) Mt. Matier Bram and crew went up Mt. Matier and reported that there is excellent camping to be had at Camp Excellent. Apparently the Aussie Couloir is still in good shape. II. Upcoming Events and Trip 1) Beginner Rock When: May 26 Where: Squamish Web: http://www.ubc-voc.com/wiki/Beginner_Rock A group of instructors will take a group of beginners for some introductory rock climbing. Ideally this is for people with no outdoor experience, and maybe even no indoor experience. Sign up on the wiki (either as an instructor or student) and check the message board for more details as the trip approaches. 2) Frisbee Where: The base of Tolmie. When: Wednesdays at 6:30pm Check the message board for the lates updates 3) Squamish Mountain Film Festival When: July 13-21 Where: Squamish (presumably) Christian should be able to get us a deal on tickets. Stay tuned. 4) Weekday Afternoon Rock Climbing Piotr is organizing some after school/work rock climbing, most likely in lighthouse park. See msg. board to take part. 5) Long Weekend Numermous people are doing things on the long weekend, some of which you could join. See the message board. Some people are going climbing, some skiing, some are still getting organized. III. CASBC News CASBC = Climber's Access Society of British Columbia Skaha Access fundraising is going well, but much more suport is needed. Money is needed to purchase land to provide access in perpetuity. MEC will match your donation if you are a member. For more info and to donate (do it!) go to www.conservancy.bc.ca Someone logged the Upper Malamute without permission. They are in trouble. While things are being cleaned up, be careful not to trip over any downed trees etc. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTRIBUTIONS to the VOCene are welcome. Please send all inquires or additions to: vocene@ubc-voc.com. To unsubscribe from the VOCene mailing list, sign in at http://www.ubc-voc.com/member/update.php and uncheck the 'want VOCene' box UBC Varsity Outdoor Club http://www.ubc-voc.com