Tag Archives: expedition

!GURI |AIB (The White Streak)

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Nina Robertson

Learning to Route Develop and Big Wall Climb in Spitzkoppe, Namibia Preparatory Ramblings Preparatory Ramblings It has taken me some time to submit this report. On my return from Namibia, I was greeted by a series of emergencies … Continue reading →

Posted in Climb, Trip Reports | Tagged adventure, africa, Alpine Climbing, alpine start, awesome people, backcountry, beast, big wall climbing, bigwall, birthday, Climb, climbing, development, Epic, Expediation, expedition, expert, Face, faff, first ascent, First summit, First-Time, gong show, Hauling, instruction, instructional, Intermediate, international, intro, leading, multi-pitch, multiday, namibia, near-miss, Neil Mackenzie, Neil Mackenzie Adventure Grant, Neil MacKenzie Memorial Fund, new route, NMAG, overnight, Photo Contest, Photo Essay, portaledge, Rock, rock climbing, route development, runout, slab, slab-master, Slog, slog-fest, smal group, Small Group, So many new stuff, stars, story, stupidity, sunny, teaching, the white streak, type 2, type 2 fun, wildlife | 1 Comment

The Jervis Expedition: Three weeks of kayak-accessed mountaineering

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Spencer Rasmussen

I know this is kind of a big deal to say, but I have to call it as I see it right now: I’m not convinced we can pull off the eastern half of this route. I don’t think it … Continue reading →

Posted in Climb, Paddle, Trip Reports | Tagged adventure, Alder hell, Alpine Climbing, Black Flies, expedition, Jervis Inlet, kayaking, MEC, mountaineering, Mt Albert, Mt Alfred, Neil MacKenzie Memorial Fund, Princess Louisa Inlet, self propelled | Leave a comment

Bugabooya

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Ted Angus

The Tale of Tough Ted Day 1 Ted Angus and I were excited to head to the Bugaboos together this summer. Ted needed a break from long hours of thesis work, and I felt the need for one … Continue reading →

Posted in Climb, Trip Reports | Tagged 2wd, Alpine Climbing, Bugaboo Provincial Park, Climb, Conrad Kain hut, expedition, Small Group, Snowpatch Peak, summer, Vernon | Leave a comment

Mountaineering in the Bugaboos

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Tobias Klenze

Owen and me (Tobi) were finishing a road trip through some National Parks in the Northwestern USA, and we chose do drive back via Canada due to the prospects of a much more scenic route. Since I remembered Matt was … Continue reading →

Posted in Climb, Trip Reports | Tagged 2wd, Alpine Climbing, Bugaboo Provincial Park, Climb, Conrad Kain hut, expedition, expert, kootenay, Small Group | 1 Comment

Brew Hut debacle lives up to its name

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Dylan Heerema

The day started bright and early, with my pack readied the night before and my lovingly prepared sandwiches, avy gear, and flask of rum ready by the door. This being my first VOC trip other than Longhike (which according to … Continue reading →

Posted in Huts, Trip Reports | Tagged backcountry, Brew Hut, early season, Epic, expedition, First-Time, ski, skiing, Snow, snowshoeing, Squamish, Weekend | 4 Comments

Cousin of Canyon

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Katie Cullen

The weekend started with all of us meeting at Tim Horton’s in Abbotsford at 8am (well 8 ish, but hey you’re on time unless you’re the last car to arrive right?) From there we set off for the Chehalis Lake … Continue reading →

Posted in Other, Trip Reports | Tagged adventure, Epic, expedition, rain, Running, Team Bad Idea, Weekend | 2 Comments

Introduction to Mountaineering

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Boris Dalstein

So it was on this Saturday June 8th, 2013, that the first Introduction to Mountaineering took place, at Cypress Mountain. According to what I’ve read, it is meant to be a one-day introduction to mountaineering, on real snow, but not … Continue reading →

Posted in Climb, Trip Reports | Tagged Baden Powell trail, beginner, Cypress, day trip, dry, expedition, fall, Glacier, mountaineering, Running, self-arrest, ski, Snow | 2 Comments

Crossing of Tasman sea, Nov 2011 – Jan 2012 (part 1)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Martin Berka

Four men (James Blake, Andrew McCowan, Nigel Cherrie and yours truly) have completed an unassisted crossing of the Tasman sea in a row boat from Sydney to New Zealand (landing in the Bay of Islands). This was only the second … Continue reading →

Posted in Paddle, Trip Reports | Tagged boat, christmas, climbing, expedition, fall, kayaking, overnight, Running | 2 Comments