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==Useful Information for Planning Longhike==
'''Rock Party''' (formerly know by its historical name '''Longhike''') is a very popular annual event usually held on a weekend in late September.  Despite the former name, for the most part it does not involve hiking.  On Saturday there is a "rock school" in [[Squamish]].  This consists of small groups led by an instructor who is a VOC member with climbing experience.  Groups climb at either Murrin Park, the Smoke Bluffs, Area 44, or Check Recreation Site.  All ability levels are welcome and no climbing experience is necessary.  There are 5 levels of instruction:


[[Recent Longhike Budget]]
*'''Rock 1''': top-roping: Learn to put on a harness, belay and climb rock.


= Things that need to be decided or done before Longhike =
*'''Rock 2''': anchor building: Learn to build different type of anchors for the purpose of top roping. Learn how to rappel.


* Get the venue booked asap.  We usually try and book the weekend before the long weekend, but we end up getting the long weekend.  This is unfortunate because lots of people prefer longer trips for longer weekends, or they have to go home to visit the family, or something.
*'''Rock 3''': sport climbing: Learn to clip bolts, lead belay, how not to back-clip or z-clip, etc...  
* Don't cheat the venue by selling more tickets than you are allowed to sell.
* Get all permits, especially liquor permit(s).  The people who will require permits are the police, the venue, and the AMS (for insurance). 
* Figure out a budget early so you know what tickets cost, to break even.
* Decide if instructors are free, or subsidized.  This goes into the budget.
* If instructors get free tickets, figure out how many instructors you will need.  Invite people to be instructors, and suggest qualifications.
* If there is going to be a hiking, not climbing option, find somebody to organize this, and publicize it clearly. Don't call it "Rock Zero". Note special carpool requirements for hikers.


= When Selling Tickets =
*'''Rock 4''': trad climbing: Learn how to place a variety of protection, build trad anchors, etc...
* Make it really clear that it's a members-only thing and you have to join to participate(to buy a ticket, even from somebody else).
*'''Rock 5''': introduction to multipitch climbing: Learn how to use rope systems, build tree anchors, belay from the top of the climb, switch leads, etc.
* Tickets are non-refundable, but if they sell out there will be an after-market for tickets.
* We do not guarantee that there will be a carpool ride for you, but there usually is. You might have to take the bus.
* We want to sell all our tickets (to break even with budget), but we must not sell too many.  This is tough.


= Longhike Details  (if you've never been to one) =
More details on rock levels can be found here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wZEc-Xao8yOwigmOwNstdxLPVWOXKUw0-4elxiQd2dQ/edit?usp=sharing]


Longhike is a very popular annual event usually held on a weekend in late September.  Despite the name, for the most part it does not involve hiking, although some years there is a "rock 0" hike and/or a "rock 2.5" intro to sport climbing.  On Saturday there is a "rock school" in [[Squamish]].  This consists of small groups led by an instructor who is a VOC member with climbing experience.  Groups climb at either Murrin Park or the Little Smoke Bluffs.  All ability levels are welcome and no climbing experience is necessary.  There are 3 levels of instruction:
Rock Party is one of the few VOC events which has an associated cost ($40 for students and $20 for instructors in recent years).  The reason for this is that you are provided with a place to stay, a hearty dinner, and music for a big party on Saturday night.   


*'''Rock 1''': for people will little or no climbing experience, and who want to learn how to get off the ground safely. Topics covered include tying in, buddy checks, belaying, and possibly rapelling.
Sunday is a do what you want day, where you can put your newfound rock climbing skills to the test.  Many instructors will have a [[ropes|club rope]] with them that they can lend out for Sunday... remember, these are for top-roping only. Usually, a number of VOCers help with volunteer activities on Sunday as well, including trailwork, cleaning activities or other miscellaneous tasks where help is needed by the Mamquam River Campground (venue) staff or by the Squamish Access Society (SAS - local rock climbing advocacy and volunteer group).  
 
*'''Rock 2''': for people with some climbing experience who want to learn how to build anchors and set up top ropes. Topics covered include anchor building and rappelling.
 
*'''Rock 3''': for people with extensive seconding experience who want to learn how to lead climb. Topics covered include belaying a leader, gear placement and rope management
 
Longhike is one of the few VOC events which has an associated cost.  The reason for this is that you are provided with a place to stay, a hearty dinner, and music for a big party on Saturday night.  The past few years this has been at the Coast Mountain Outdoor School outside of Pemberton.
 
Sunday is a do what you want day, where you can put your newfound rock climbing skills to the test.  Many instructors will have a [[ropes|club rope]] with them that they can lend out for Sunday... remember, these are for top-roping only. Because Longhike is on the long weekend, keeners could also camp out in the Chief campground, and climb until Monday if they wish.  


==Gear==
==Gear==


Climbing equipment for Longhike can be borrowed from the [[gear|VOC gear room]].  Contact one of the quartermasters to arrange what you need (Helmet, Harness and Rock Climbing Shoes).  Note that Longhike is very popular and VOC equipment is limited, so you may have to share a harness or borrow from someone else.  When you borrow VOC gear, you will have to sign up for a [[workhike]], which must be completed before you can borrow gear again.  Many instructors may have extra equipment they are willing to lend out to a student if you ask nicely.
Climbing equipment for Rock Party can be borrowed from the [[gear|VOC gear room]].  Contact one of the quartermasters to arrange what you need (Helmet, Harness and Rock Climbing Shoes).  Note that Rock Party is very popular and VOC equipment is limited, so you may have to share a harness or borrow from someone else.  When you borrow VOC gear, you will have to sign up for a [[workhike]], which must be completed before you can borrow gear again.  Many instructors may have extra equipment they are willing to lend out to a student if you ask nicely.


==Volunteering and Workhikes==
==Volunteering and Workhikes==


Longhike needs volunteers to make it happen. The food at this year's longhike will be cooked by the onsite staff, but the club still needs volunteers to sell t-shirts and songbooks, and cleaning up following Sunday's breakfast. Anyone can help with this.  Patient, safe and comptent climbers are needed to be instructors for the event.  All volunteers get credit for a [[workhikes|workhike]], and instructors a get free party and meals.  Due to lodging restrictions however, instructors are usually expected to bring their own tents.
Rock Party needs volunteers to make it happen. We will have a Saturday night BBQ and bar. In addition we need people for setup on Saturday, selling raffle tickets & beer tickets, checking IDs, clean-up around the campground, and volunteer activities on the Sunday. Anyone can help with this (although certain requirements may apply for certain tasks such as being 19 or older and having Serving It Right or the Special Event Server course certification for alcohol related activities).  Patient, safe and competent climbers are needed to be instructors for the event.  All volunteers get credit for a [[workhikes|workhike]], instructors get $20 off their ticket price, and volunteers get $10 off their ticket price.


==History of Longhike==
==History of Longhike==


The longhike event dates back at least to 1954[http://www.library.ubc.ca/archives/pdfs/ubyssey/UBYSSEY_1954_10_07.pdf], although at that time the trip was a hike and not a rock climbing school.  In 1960 prospective Members of the Varsity Outdoor Club were required to complete a LongHike before being voted into the Club.  A "Short Long Hike" was created some weeks later to accommodate those who could not make it to the LongHike.  For LongHike, a ferry was chartered to take Long Hikers to Woodfibre where we were put up in the school gymn, and served spaghetti.  After a wild party we got to sleep on the gymn floor.  The next day we set off in various groups to climb probably Roderick or Wrottesley, or maybe Sedgewick, before catching the chartered ferry back to Vancouver.  This completed the "hiking requirement " for membership.
The longhike event dates back at least to 1945 (see VOCJ50 article by Tami Knight, page 28)(ref. to 1954 event)[http://www.library.ubc.ca/archives/pdfs/ubyssey/UBYSSEY_1954_10_07.pdf], although at that time the trip was a hike and not a rock climbing school.   
 
 
 
 
 
==Past Events==
 
===2009===
 
{{main|Longhike 2009}}
 
===2008===


{{main|Longhike 2008}}
In 1958 Longhike consistied of taking a Ferry to Britannia, hiking up mount Shear, and partying all night. Next morning people slept in, then went to a rock school or a tour of the copper mine.


===2007===
In 1960 prospective Members of the Varsity Outdoor Club were required to complete a LongHike before being voted into the Club.  A "Short Long Hike" was created some weeks later to accommodate those who could not make it to the LongHike.  For LongHike, a ferry was chartered to take Long Hikers to Woodfibre where we were put up in the school gym, and served spaghetti.  After a wild party we got to sleep on the gymn floor.  The next day we set off in various groups to climb probably Roderick or Wrottesley, or maybe Sedgewick, before catching the chartered ferry back to Vancouver.  This completed the "hiking requirement " for membership.


{{main|Longhike 2007}}
In the 1970s there was usually a rock school in Murrin Park on Saturday, while some went hiking or climbing to other locations. One year the rock school portion was even done on second peak after hiking up the Chief. On Saturday night there was dinner at the Whistler cabin followed by dancing the night away, often to the club's traditional "Salty Dog Rag". Sunday was usually a hike to various locations with smaller groups.


===2006===
==Events==


{{main|Longhike 2006}}
See [[:Category: Rock Party]] and [[:Category: Longhike]] for both past events and the next trip. The new trip page for the year is usually posted in early September.


[[Category: Events]]
[[Category: Events]]
[[Category: Rock Party]]
[[Category: Longhike]]
[[Category: Climbing]]

Latest revision as of 02:28, 19 February 2019

Rock Party (formerly know by its historical name Longhike) is a very popular annual event usually held on a weekend in late September. Despite the former name, for the most part it does not involve hiking. On Saturday there is a "rock school" in Squamish. This consists of small groups led by an instructor who is a VOC member with climbing experience. Groups climb at either Murrin Park, the Smoke Bluffs, Area 44, or Check Recreation Site. All ability levels are welcome and no climbing experience is necessary. There are 5 levels of instruction:

  • Rock 1: top-roping: Learn to put on a harness, belay and climb rock.
  • Rock 2: anchor building: Learn to build different type of anchors for the purpose of top roping. Learn how to rappel.
  • Rock 3: sport climbing: Learn to clip bolts, lead belay, how not to back-clip or z-clip, etc...
  • Rock 4: trad climbing: Learn how to place a variety of protection, build trad anchors, etc...
  • Rock 5: introduction to multipitch climbing: Learn how to use rope systems, build tree anchors, belay from the top of the climb, switch leads, etc.

More details on rock levels can be found here [1]

Rock Party is one of the few VOC events which has an associated cost ($40 for students and $20 for instructors in recent years). The reason for this is that you are provided with a place to stay, a hearty dinner, and music for a big party on Saturday night.

Sunday is a do what you want day, where you can put your newfound rock climbing skills to the test. Many instructors will have a club rope with them that they can lend out for Sunday... remember, these are for top-roping only. Usually, a number of VOCers help with volunteer activities on Sunday as well, including trailwork, cleaning activities or other miscellaneous tasks where help is needed by the Mamquam River Campground (venue) staff or by the Squamish Access Society (SAS - local rock climbing advocacy and volunteer group).

Gear

Climbing equipment for Rock Party can be borrowed from the VOC gear room. Contact one of the quartermasters to arrange what you need (Helmet, Harness and Rock Climbing Shoes). Note that Rock Party is very popular and VOC equipment is limited, so you may have to share a harness or borrow from someone else. When you borrow VOC gear, you will have to sign up for a workhike, which must be completed before you can borrow gear again. Many instructors may have extra equipment they are willing to lend out to a student if you ask nicely.

Volunteering and Workhikes

Rock Party needs volunteers to make it happen. We will have a Saturday night BBQ and bar. In addition we need people for setup on Saturday, selling raffle tickets & beer tickets, checking IDs, clean-up around the campground, and volunteer activities on the Sunday. Anyone can help with this (although certain requirements may apply for certain tasks such as being 19 or older and having Serving It Right or the Special Event Server course certification for alcohol related activities). Patient, safe and competent climbers are needed to be instructors for the event. All volunteers get credit for a workhike, instructors get $20 off their ticket price, and volunteers get $10 off their ticket price.

History of Longhike

The longhike event dates back at least to 1945 (see VOCJ50 article by Tami Knight, page 28)(ref. to 1954 event)[2], although at that time the trip was a hike and not a rock climbing school.

In 1958 Longhike consistied of taking a Ferry to Britannia, hiking up mount Shear, and partying all night. Next morning people slept in, then went to a rock school or a tour of the copper mine.

In 1960 prospective Members of the Varsity Outdoor Club were required to complete a LongHike before being voted into the Club. A "Short Long Hike" was created some weeks later to accommodate those who could not make it to the LongHike. For LongHike, a ferry was chartered to take Long Hikers to Woodfibre where we were put up in the school gym, and served spaghetti. After a wild party we got to sleep on the gymn floor. The next day we set off in various groups to climb probably Roderick or Wrottesley, or maybe Sedgewick, before catching the chartered ferry back to Vancouver. This completed the "hiking requirement " for membership.

In the 1970s there was usually a rock school in Murrin Park on Saturday, while some went hiking or climbing to other locations. One year the rock school portion was even done on second peak after hiking up the Chief. On Saturday night there was dinner at the Whistler cabin followed by dancing the night away, often to the club's traditional "Salty Dog Rag". Sunday was usually a hike to various locations with smaller groups.

Events

See Category: Rock Party and Category: Longhike for both past events and the next trip. The new trip page for the year is usually posted in early September.

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