Document type : vocene
Date : 2007-08-01
Description : VOCene #15
Content :
VOCene #15 - August 1, 2007 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In this VOCene: I. Trip Reports 1) Christian's Phelix Solo Attack 2) Mt. Sloan - NE Ridge 3) Richard's Intro to Alpine Climbing II. Upcoming Events and Trips 1) August BBQ, TONIGHT Aug. 1 2) Phelix Creek Workhike, Aug. 4-6 3) Tantalus, Long Weekend-ish III. Recreation and Conservation 1) Brohm Ridge Development, deadline for comments Aug. 5 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Trip Reports 1) Christian V. was able to scroung up a vehicle and drove himself and his bicycle up to the Phelix Creek Road. He then strapped on his thousand pound backpack (filled with tools) and discovered that riding a bike was no longer so easy on the flats, let alone up a steep logging road. Eventually he made it to the hut and finished the installation of a beautiful bridge so that you don't have to get your toes wet. Thanks Christian. http://www.ubc-voc.com/gallery/v/bigbadbasstrombone/album_003/album_001/ 2) Mt. Sloan - NE Ridge Steve Gillanders and "The Assassin" (???) climbed the NE Ridge of Mt. Sloan. Despite some snow flurries they made it to the top and seemed to have a good time. The unoften used VOC rating system even made an appearance in the thread! http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=1&i=29316&t=29316 http://www.ubc-voc.com/gallery/v/gillanders/ 3) Richard's Intro to Alpine Climbing Richard, Tyler, Nick and Krystil went climbing in the Anderson River group. A detailed and interesting TR is available: http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=1&i=29266&t=29266 II. Upcoming Trips and Events 1) August BBQ, TONIGHT Aug. 1 Tonight is the August BBQ. Come one, come all to the base of Tolmie St. Fireworks are later tonight so plan to stay for the whole evening! 2) Phelix Creek Workhike, Aug. 4-6 Another trail building workhike to the Brian Waddington Hut. Some scrambling will likely occur on Sunday, so it won't be all work. It is unlikely that we could get wetter than last time, so that's another plus. Come see "the peavey" in action. http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=1&i=29303&t=29303 3) Tantalus Range, Long Weekend-ish Looks like some folks might make their way to the Lake Lovelywater area this long weekend. Still being planned, but ask around at the BBQ or check out the message board. http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=1&i=29206&t=29206 III. Recreation and Conservation 1) Brohm Ridge Development The deadline for public comments on the Garibaldi at Squamish resort development in the Brohm Ridge area is Aug. 5. Check out our wiki page for more info and where to send your comments. Even a quick email will help let your voice be heard. http://www.ubc-voc.com/wiki/Brohm_Ridge_Ski_Development ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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