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Bikepacking Salt Spring – June 19-20, 2021

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Elliott Van der Wee

As someone who has spent a lot of time in the saddle but never carried panniers or even a rack on my bike, a bikebacking trip was long overdue for me. From the invitation of my co-worker and friend, Anna … Continue reading →

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“Shoulder Season” Hike to Phelix

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Maiya Callister

As a first year going on my first VOC trip, I was pretty stoked to get away from Vancouver for a weekend as well as do probably one of my last hikes of the season. In fact, I got to the McDonald’s … Continue reading →

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Dilly-dally to Deep Cove at Dawn for Doughnuts and Doggos

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Nguyen Tang

The plan: Bike to Deep Cove to catch the sunrise at 0744 hours on Wednesday and grab some doughnuts from Honey’s Doughnuts. Bike home. Easy peasy. “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry” – Robbie Burns Things … Continue reading →

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Intro to Backcountry Part 2 – Needle Peak

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Chris Waizenegger

Time in the mountains can be a lot of things. It can be time for self reflection, time pushing the limits of your will and wit, and other high-minded nonsense of the sort. Other times, when the tides of ego … Continue reading →

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Winter Longhike 2020

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Jesse Watt

As a first-year, new member of the VOC, and novice to winter hiking I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I first signed up for this trip. However, after hiking, sledding, eating, and partying with my fellow VOCers turned … Continue reading →

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A Sunrise Adventure

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Genevieve Hurd

October 19th, 2019: It was to be an early morning adventure. Plagued by midterm season, us students sought a weekend outdoor adventure, yet wanted to alot time for studying. Thus, the sunrise hike was planned. I was awoken from a … Continue reading →

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Iron Chef of Brew Hut in the Clouds – Round 3! (alternate title: Doggone days)

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Heather McFadyen

Mom came home the other night as I was sitting around on the sofa pondering my existence, and promptly stared vacantly into the fridge. It was pretty barren, from what I could see. She then proceeded to sigh, one of … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Backcountry 2019

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Chern Jie Chang

We gathered at the Cambie Creek car park of EC Manning Park, stretching our legs after the lengthy drive. Spirits were high and we were generally appreciative of the decent weather that greeted us – light snow with good visibility. … Continue reading →

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A Beginner’s Birthday in the Backcountry

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Declan Taylor

Never having been on a backcountry ski trip before, I have no points of reference on how these things go – so excuse any presumptuous writing on my part. D The rain was cold as I trudged down main mall in … Continue reading →

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Ripple Ridge Cabin with some extra action

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Devlin Mottershead

On October 18th we went to the Ripple Ridge Cabin in Kootenay Pass. We left after school on Thursday because Friday was a Pro-D day. We went to A&W in Osoyoos. We got a baby mug (holds about 75ml). We … Continue reading →

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