Tag Archives: Spring

Mt Seymour, 19 March

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Roland Burton

As usual when we don’t have anything better planned and the weather’s looking OK, our thoughts turn to the local mountains. Not too much driving. Cheap, like the birdies say. You should arrive at the parking lot before 9 am, … Continue reading →

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Adventure to the Pitt River Hot spring

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Caitlin Schneider

Here is the link to the trip report of how to go to the Pitt River Hot Springs, the easiest way possible. http://teambadidea.wordpress.com/2014/12/01/team-bad-idea-soak-in-style/ Enjoy!

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The Mesh Team

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Roland Burton

So, what were we trying to accomplish? The Harrison Trail passes through two clear cuts, which were heli-logged. This part of the trail involves a lot of walking on logs. We were trying to make the logs less slippery by … Continue reading →

Posted in Huts, Trip Reports, Workhike | Tagged 4wd, fall, hike, overnight, pemberton, rain, Snow, Spring | Leave a comment

Barr Creek Log Pullarama

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Jeff Mottershead

This is a fairly late trip report, but better late than never. I’d been prompted by Ben Singleton-Polster to remove the log jam that threatened the bridge over Barr Creek for over a year. I had intended to do this … Continue reading →

Posted in Huts, Trip Reports, Workhike | Tagged Harrison Hut, hike, hiking, outhouse, Spring | 1 Comment

Harrison Hut Trail Workhike (June 28-29)

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Shane Duan

This is more of a report from the technical perspective of what we did and what we discovered. The original plan: Two cars heading up to do some trail building/improvement for the Harrison Hut trail. Car1 (of 5) arrive on Friday … Continue reading →

Posted in Huts, Trip Reports, Workhike | Tagged adventure, Harrison Hut, hike, hiking, huts, ridge, scrambling, Spring, summer, Trek, Weekend, Workhike | 5 Comments

A full weekend – Bridges, Pemberton Icecap, and Squamish-Cheakamus Divide

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Christian Veenstra

After crossing the Tantalus Range in a day last season I have been anxious to get out there and do another new long traverse in a short amount of time. A new baby (now 7 months old) has generally limited … Continue reading →

Posted in Huts, Ski, Trip Reports, Workhike | Tagged backcountry, beginner, Brew Hut, Climb, climbing, Cypress, fall, Glacier, Harrison Hut, hiking, MEC, Mt. Fee, outhouse, overnight, pemberton, powder, Powder Mountain, ridge, ski, skiing, Slog, Snow, Spring, Squamish, sunny, Tantalus, Tantalus Provincial Park, traverse, Weekend, Winter | 11 Comments

Bicycling on Galiano and Salt Spring Islands

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Caroline Jung

Note: the recommended access to Dionisio Park is via foreshore or by water, the land owners request that people respect the road closure. Co-authored by Caroline and Spencer Ski touring is fun, but traverses, especially those involving days of whiteout glacier travel can … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycle, Trip Reports | Tagged Baker, bike, bivouac, boat, ferry, Galiano Island, Glacier, hike, shuksan, ski, ski touring, spencer, Spring, Squamish, Tantalus, Tantalus Provincial Park, Whiteout | 2 Comments

Skiing Trip to Phelix Hut March 22-23

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Jane Wang

On Saturday, March 22, the VOC crew departed for Phelix Hut from Vancouver for a skiing overnight hut trip. The group departed Vancouver and went on the highway around 8 am. As the car heads north and approaches Pemberton area, … Continue reading →

Posted in Huts, Ski, Trip Reports | Tagged hiking, overnight, pemberton, Phelix Hut, powder, skiing, Snow, Spring, Squamish, summer, sunny, traverse | Leave a comment

Baker Backcountry – perfect start to a year!

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Kimble Mooney

33 years after my last VOC adventure I have to admit to being a newbie in the backcountry. I have strained the boundaries of countless ski resorts but have finally broken FREE and love it. Thank you to Ran for … Continue reading →

Posted in Ski, Trip Reports | Tagged adventure, backcountry, Baker, Climb, Glacier, hike, powder, ridge, ski, Snow, Spring, sunny | Leave a comment

Nick stands on some rocks that someone named after our club

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Nicholas Gobin

Due east of Whistler, just beyond the Spearhead Range, lies a mountain that was named after our club. “VeeOcee Mountain” was named in 1964 and first climbed in 1966 by a party that included one R. Burton. It has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Ski, Trip Reports | Tagged Atwell, Baker, Banana Chute, Bootpack, Climb, climbing, Fissile, Glacier, Judge Howay, Marcin, McBride, Naden glacier, powder, ridge, Sir Richard, ski, skiing, Snow, Spring, Squamish, Tantalus, Tantalus Provincial Park, traverse, Weekend, Whistler | 6 Comments