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For all future Winter Longhike trip coordinators, logistics and organizational timeline can be viewed from the link cited above.
For all future Winter Longhike trip coordinators, logistics and organizational timeline can be viewed from the link cited above.
Organizational tools google drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TLf6dkQLlFlSm-SIJpB5rfFPbbEDRb3Y




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*shovels (1-2)
*shovels (1-2)
*probe
*probe
*stove + fuel + lighter (you'd be surprised how often one of these stays home)
*stove (that works in winter conditions) + fuel + lighter (you'd be surprised how often one of these stays home)
*pots
*pots


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==Past Events==
==Past Events==
See [[:Category:Winter Longhike]] for pages of past events.
See [[:Category:Winter Longhike]] for pages of past events.
 
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===2014===
!Year
{{main|Winter Longhike 2014}}
!Location
At Seymour
!TR
 
!Trip Agenda
===2013===
!Comments
{{main|Winter Longhike 2013}}
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At Seymour
|2023
 
|Red Heather, [[Diamond Head]]
===2012===
|[https://www.ubc-voc.com/2023/02/20/quintessential-quinzees-winter-longhike-2022 Link]
{{main|Winter Longhike 2012}}
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At Seymour
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===2011===
|2022
{{main|Winter Longhike 2011}}
|Red Heather, [[Diamond Head]]
Held at Seymour
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|[https://www.ubc-voc.com/tripagenda/details.php?tripid=2709 Link]
===2010===
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{{main|Winter Longhike 2010}}
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Winter Longhike 2010 was held at Falls Lake near Hope
|2021
 
| rowspan="6" |Mt. Seymour
 
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===2009===
|[https://www.ubc-voc.com/tripagenda/details.php?tripid=2265 Link]
 
|delayed due to covid
{{main|Winter Longhike 2009}}
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Winter Longhike 2009 was held at Red Heather Meadows, on January 10-11.
|2020
 
|[https://www.ubc-voc.com/2020/02/11/winter-longhike-2020 Link]
===2008===
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{{main|Winter Longhike 2008}}
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|2019
Was held at '''''[http://bivouac.com/FtrPg.asp?FtrId=3795 Falls Lake], Zoa'''''
|[https://www.ubc-voc.com/2019/02/04/snow-caves-feb-2-3 Link]
 
|[https://www.ubc-voc.com/tripagenda/details.php?tripid=1953 Link]
===2007===
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{{main|Winter Longhike 2007}}
|2018
 
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Winter Longhike 2007 was held at Mount Seymour on January 13-14.
|[https://www.ubc-voc.com/tripagenda/details.php?tripid=1705 Link]
 
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===2006===
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|2017
Winter Longhike 2006 was held at Red Heather Meadows, January 28-29
|[https://www.ubc-voc.com/2017/01/22/spectacular-snow-caving-at-seymour Link]
 
|[https://www.ubc-voc.com/tripagenda/details.php?tripid=1365 Link]
===2005===
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Held at the Falls Lake Area. While going north on the Coquihalla highway, take the Falls Lake exit (last one before the toll booth) and go under the highway to the west side.  You should be able to see VOC people there, and it is a short two to three kilometer hike to the campsite by the lake.
|2016
 
|[https://www.ubc-voc.com/2016/01/24/snow-caves-on-seymour-january-23 Link]
|[https://www.ubc-voc.com/tripagenda/details.php?tripid=1119 Link]
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|2015
|Falls Lake, [[Zoa Peak]]
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|2014
| rowspan="4" |Mt. Seymour
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|2013
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|2012
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|2011
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|2010
|Falls Lake, [[Zoa Peak]]
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|2009
|Red Heather, [[Diamond Head]]
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|2008
|Falls Lake, [[Zoa Peak]]
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|2007
|Mt. Seymour
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|2006
|Red Heather, [[Diamond Head]]
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|2005
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[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:Events]]

Latest revision as of 22:46, 20 December 2024

Introduction

Everything is different when you go into the backcountry in the winter; that's why there is Winter Longhike, an introductory trip for winter camping. This is usually a big trip with lots of keen people aboard who want to get out, learn some new skills, and sleep in their very own snow shelter while still managing to have fun too. It's an easy, beginner friendly trip, so if you've never even seen snow before you can still have a good time. Other fun activities that often happen at Winter Longhike are a cooking competition, sing alongs, costume competitions, and the occasional great ski run on Sunday.

Past destinations have included:

  • Red Heather Meadows in Garibaldi Park
  • Fat Dog Creek in Manning Park
  • Falls Lake (Coquihalla)
  • Mt. Seymour

For dates see Trip agenda.

Logistics

Main article: Winter Longhike logistics

For all future Winter Longhike trip coordinators, logistics and organizational timeline can be viewed from the link cited above.

Organizational tools google drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TLf6dkQLlFlSm-SIJpB5rfFPbbEDRb3Y


Equipment List

Personal

In winter especially, none of your clothing should be made out of cotton. Anything synthetic is safe. Just remember, Cotton Kills.

  • sleeping pad
  • sleeping bag (rated for winter or 3 season if you sleep warm)
  • garbage bags (2-3)
  • warm jacket (fleece or down)
  • warm pants (fleece or thick long underwear)
  • long underwear
  • layers (fleece or wool sweaters)
  • toque, mitts (2 pairs, or a set of waterproof shells)
  • goggles and avalanche beacon if skiing Sunday
  • warm socks (2 pairs, wool/wool mix)
  • waterproof jacket (goretex or coated nylon)
  • waterproof pants (goretex or coated nylon)
  • gaiters
  • cup, bowl, spoon, knife
  • good waterproof boots (wax them before the trip) or ski boots
  • skis and skins if skiing, or snowshoes
  • poles
  • toothbrush etc.
  • sunscreen and glasses (we can hope, right?)
  • water bottle (1L)
  • lunch, snacks, breakfast, dinner contribution (in winter you will need 2500-3500 calories per day, fat-rich stuff keeps you warm)
  • headlamp
  • gas money for your driver
  • camera if you want

If you want to go skiing on Sunday before heading out to the cars, make sure to bring

  • avalanche transceiver
  • shovel
  • probe (optional but recomended)

Small Group

3-4 people per group, organized at trip meeting along with car groups

  • shovels (1-2)
  • probe
  • stove (that works in winter conditions) + fuel + lighter (you'd be surprised how often one of these stays home)
  • pots

Big Group

Everyone

  • first aid kits (2)
  • song books (4)
  • snow saw
  • maps, compass, etc

Past Events

See Category:Winter Longhike for pages of past events.

Year Location TR Trip Agenda Comments
2023 Red Heather, Diamond Head Link
2022 Red Heather, Diamond Head Link
2021 Mt. Seymour Link delayed due to covid
2020 Link
2019 Link Link
2018 Link
2017 Link Link
2016 Link Link
2015 Falls Lake, Zoa Peak
2014 Mt. Seymour
2013
2012
2011
2010 Falls Lake, Zoa Peak
2009 Red Heather, Diamond Head
2008 Falls Lake, Zoa Peak
2007 Mt. Seymour
2006 Red Heather, Diamond Head
2005 Falls Lake, Zoa Peak
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