Tag Archives: Small Group

A Spring Ascent of Mount Garibaldi

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Matteo Agnoloni

Usually I dread waking up early in the morning, as I thoroughly enjoy my 11 hours of weekend beauty sleep, but this weekend was an exception. This weekend, I’d be climbing Mount Garibaldi. I jumped out of bed at 4:30am … Continue reading →

Posted in Ski, Trip Reports | Tagged 4wd, Brohm Ridge, Garibaldi Park, Mt. Garibaldi, ski, skitouring, Small Group, Weekend | 3 Comments

Cycle Touring Galiano Island

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Agnieszka Grabowska

Galiano Island was one of the numerous destinations to see in Canada on my endless bucket list. At the beginning, it was supposed to be only a one-day trip. However excellent weather predicted for the weekend made me, Cora and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycle, Trip Reports | Tagged 2wd, beginner-friendly, bike touring, cycle, Galiano Island, Mayne Island, Mt. Galiano, Seal Beach, Small Group, Tsawwassen, Weekend | 1 Comment

Seymour Demonstration Forest Bike-Hike

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Liz Lund

Saturday, April 11th, 2015 I joined a small group heading to the Seymour Demonstration Trail for my first official bike-hike. I like biking, and I like hiking, so it sounded like fun. The questionable weather forecast calling for rain left … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycle, Trip Reports | Tagged beginner-friendly, bike, car-free, day trip, Old Growth Trail, Seymour Lake, Small Group, summer | 2 Comments

Spearhead Traverse: March 7th to 8th

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Ian Johnston

Unadulterated Type 1 Fun on The Spearhead March 7th-8th, 2015 Participants: Caroline Jung, Clemens Adolphs, Derry Lappin, Elliott Skierszkan, Ian Johnston Written by Ian As per usual for this year, this trip was conceived while crying about lack … Continue reading →

Posted in Ski, Trip Reports | Tagged 2wd, Garibaldi Park, Intermediate, Naden glacier, ski, ski touring, Small Group, Spearhead Traverse, Weekend, Whistler, Winter | Leave a comment

The Last Drop Traverse 7th and 8th July 2012

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Florian Graeber

It was saturday and 4:45 in the morning when I woke up and crawled off my bed. Normally, I prefer to get up at forenoon, but now I had no problems with that, because today would be my first trip … Continue reading →

Posted in Hike, Trip Reports | Tagged adventure, Brew Mountain, british columbia, Climb, Cypress, hike, hiking, skiing, Small Group, Snow, Squamish, sunny, traverse, Tricouni | Leave a comment

How to surprise a seal and other sea kayaking tips

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Jen Williams

Caitlin’s organising a sea kayaking trip around Howe Sound. What a good idea, I thought. And indeed it was. A small group of us set off from Gibsons, headed around Keats Island to camp on Gambier Island. The weather was reasonable, the company excellent … Continue reading →

Posted in Paddle, Trip Reports | Tagged bear, bears, boat, hike, hiking, kayaking, leading, musical, paddling, skiing, Small Group | 5 Comments

Workhike- Cerise Creek Trail Marking + alpine lobster

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Yolanda Lin

Back in Oct, a few of us went to Cerise Creek to mark the trail with reflective fluorescent tags. We, the beginners, spent the first half of the morning trying to figure out where exactly we should place the tags. … Continue reading →

Posted in Trip Reports, Workhike | Tagged 2wd, beginner-friendly, Cerise Creek, Keiths Hut, Small Group, Weekend, Workhike | Leave a comment

Cerise Creek work hike

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Ben Lucas

It was ridiculously early, cold and had only had 3 hours sleep, however this seemed according to others to be the typical pre requisite for a VOC trip. It was a beautiful drive up to Pemberton where we met up/stopped … Continue reading →

Posted in Trip Reports, Workhike | Tagged 2wd, Cerise Creek, Keiths Hut, scramble, Small Group, Snow, Vantage Peak, Weekend, Workhike | Leave a comment

An ad-Vantage-ous Adventure

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Breanne Johnson

The weekend dawned early, but definitely not bright, as we were yanked from sleep by Adriana’s all too enthusiastic alarm at the painful hour of 4:40am Saturday morning. Marius, Adriana, and I piled into their car and took off at … Continue reading →

Posted in Ski, Trip Reports | Tagged 2wd, Alder hell, Cerise Creek, Duffey Lake, Keith Hut, Rutshblock test, ski touring, Small Group, Vantage Peak, Vantage Ridge, Weekend, Winter, Winter Small Group | Leave a comment

Hollyburn Ridge – Nov 27

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Elliot Cudmore

Zoa Peak, the original location, was deemed too dangerous on account of avalanche conditions, so we trekked to our backyard on the North Shore for some backcountry skiing. The rain came down in sheets as we stuck our skis upright … Continue reading →

Posted in Ski, Trip Reports | Tagged 2wd, beginner-friendly, Cypress, daytrip, High Avvy, Hollyburn Ridge, North Shore, ski touring, Small Group | 1 Comment