Archive:Longhike 2007

This year again, the venue will be to Evans Lake Forest Education Centre. The good news is that is very close to Squamish, meaning more climbing! Tickets will start selling during Clubs day, September 19^th - 21^st. Look for our booth outside the SUB south entrance. If you can't make it to the booth at those times, drop by the clubroom around lunchtime.

When?

Directions to Evans Lake from Highway 99

October 8^th - 9^th, 2007

Where?

Climbing in Squamish (Smoke Bluffs or Murrin Park), followed by a huge climbing party and sleepover at the Evans Lake Forest Education Centre. You'll be staying in cabins that fit 8-10 comfortably, bring a sleeping bag. If the weather is good, there's also a lake!

Cost

TBA includes climbing instruction, gear rental (plus a refundable damage deposit), accomodation for the night, and all the food you can eat the night of the party and breakfast the next morning, as well as a dessert potluck! Tickets will be on sale starting on Clubs Day, September 19^th - 21^st, 2007 .

Dry School (Mandatory!)

Location TBA

2007 Longhike Instructor Sign-Up

Name(s) and items you would like to teach.

Rock 1: Intro to Climbing (Top Rope)

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.

1. Christian Champagne
2. Evan Morris
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Rock 2: Anchors

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.

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Rock 3: Intro to Trad Climbing

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.

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