Document type : vocene
Date : 2007-10-10
Description : VOCene #22
Content :
VOCene #22 - October 10, 2007 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In this VOCene: I. Trip Reports 1) Longhike II. Upcoming Events and Trips 1) Slideshow, TONIGHT (Oct. 10) 2) Edible Wilds Hike, Oct. 13 3) MEC Gear Swap, Oct. 13-14 4) Mini Clubs Days, Oct. 18-19 5) Phelix Trail Workhike, Oct. 20-21 6) Skaha, Oct. 20-21 7) Higher Ground, Oct. 23 III. Other 1) Backcountry Forum ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Trip Reports 1) Longhike Well, Longhike happened. It was surprising not really all that terribly rainy while the climbing was going on. The rock was a bit wet, but I think most people had a good time anyway. It did start to rain a lot more later, but we were mostly inside by then. The party was good (by my standards anyway). Thanks to Arlin for DJing, Ben for organizing, the instructors for teaching and MEC for the prizes. And thanks to the students for coming out! Feedback would be appreciated! See this thread: http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=1&i=31750&t=31750 II. Upcoming Events and Trips 1) Slideshow, TONIGHT (Oct. 10) "This is Africa": Mining in Zambia Clubroom, 7pm Come see Fuller talk about his summer in Africa! 2) Edible Wilds Hike, Oct. 13 Meghan is organizing a beginner friendly trip to Bowen island to identify some plants and look for edible wilds. Wiki sign up: http://www.ubc-voc.com/wiki/Edible_Wilds_Hike 3) MEC Gear Swap, Oct. 13-14 This weekend is MEC's fall gear swap. There are good deals to be had, but you have to line up early. If you can help the club buy gear, you can count it as a workhike. See the wiki and message board: http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=1&i=30884&t=30884 http://www.ubc-voc.com/wiki/MEC_Gear_Swap 4) Mini Clubs Days, Oct. 18-19 We are going to be staffing a table in the SUB next week to sign up some more members. We are looking for volunteers to sit at the table for an hour (or two, or more!) and tell people about how great the VOC is. Sign up on the wiki: (this also counts as a workhike) http://www.ubc-voc.com/wiki/Mini_Clubs_Days_2007 5) Phelix Trail Workhike, Oct. 20-21 This is a workhike to finish off the new trail to the Phelix Creek (Brian Waddington) Hut. It counts as a workhike and you'll get to stay in a swanky hut. More info on the wiki. Drivers urgently needed. http://www.ubc-voc.com/wiki/Phelix_Creek_Trail_Workhike_3 6) Skaha, Oct. 20-21 Skaha has been bumped up a week this year so that we can stay in the Stather's luxurious accomodations. ***Unfortunately, due to an septic incident, staying at the Stathers is now up in the air.*** This is a climbing trip to a warmer and dryer location.* Not generally an instructional trip, but typically pretty friendly for those with less experience. See wiki: http://www.ubc-voc.com/wiki/Skaha_2007 *your experience may vary 7) Higher Ground, Oct. 23 We are showing the movie Higher Ground in the Norm Theatre on Tuesday Oct. 23 (sometime in the evening, to be determined). I believe the tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. More details to come. Info about the movie is here: http://hg-productions.com/ III. Other 1) Backcountry Forum We need people to show their support for the Sea to Sky Backcountry Forum. The forum helped to decide where non-motorized, motorized, and commercial users should go in the sea to sky corridor. This process is now being threatened. Please see this message board thread: http://www.ubc-voc.com/phorum2/read.php?f=1&i=31691&t=31691 http://www.backcountryforum.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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