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It's an opportunity for VOCers of different abilities to get together and enjoy | It's an opportunity for VOCers of different abilities to get together and enjoy some scrambling/mountaineering together. Although we will all camp in one spot, different groups will head out to different destinations during the day. The evenings will be filled with good food, good stories, and good times. | ||
This is not an instructional trip (do not confuse it with [[Glacier school]]). Although there will likely be experienced members around who may be willing to | This is '''not''' an instructional trip (do not confuse it with [[Glacier school]]). Although there will likely be experienced members around who may be willing to give you some advice. | ||
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The camp will be held at '''[http://bivouac.com/FtrPg.asp?FtrId=3722 Wedgemount lake]'''. This is located just North of Whistler, on the East side of the Sea to Sky highway. The relevant mapsheet is 92J/02. | The camp will be held at '''[http://bivouac.com/FtrPg.asp?FtrId=3722 Wedgemount lake]'''. This is located just North of Whistler, on the East side of the Sea to Sky highway. The relevant mapsheet is 92J/02. You can download this mapsheet for free [http://ftp2.cits.rncan.gc.ca/pub/canmatrix/50k_300dpi/092/j/canmatrix_092j02_tif.zip here] (29MB). | ||
===Who's in charge?=== | ===Who's in charge?=== | ||
Revision as of 00:02, 23 August 2007
VOC Mountaineering Camp 2007
What is it?
It's an opportunity for VOCers of different abilities to get together and enjoy some scrambling/mountaineering together. Although we will all camp in one spot, different groups will head out to different destinations during the day. The evenings will be filled with good food, good stories, and good times.
This is not an instructional trip (do not confuse it with Glacier school). Although there will likely be experienced members around who may be willing to give you some advice.
When is it?
It will be held on Labour Day long weekend (September 1st - 3rd). It is possible that some people will drive/hike up on Friday August 31st.
Where is it?
The camp will be held at Wedgemount lake. This is located just North of Whistler, on the East side of the Sea to Sky highway. The relevant mapsheet is 92J/02. You can download this mapsheet for free here (29MB).
Who's in charge?
Bram is organizing stuff. See the member's list for contact information. Trip will likely be organised using a combination of the VOC forum, this wiki page, and a possible pre-trip meeting.
Is it for me/you?
This year's camp will hopefully have something for (almost) everyone. The destination is accessible enough for beginners but exotic enough to be interesting to the mountain hard-person.
Routes
Wedge Mountain (2892m)
- West ridge, scramble (3rd class) from Wedgemount lake (no glacier)
- North ridge, glacier travel, up to 45dg snow/ice ridge (AD-)
- Various couloirs on NE, N, NW side (might not have enough snow)
Weart Mountain (2822m)
- West ridge: scramble from Wedgemount lake (no glacier)
- North face: glacier travel, steep snow/ice face, possibly mixed (AD+)
Lesser Wedge Mountain (2738m)
- From the west: scramble from Wedge-Lesser Wedge col
- Couloir on North side (might not have enough snow)
The Owls (2720m)
- From the south: apparently easy
- Couloir on North side (might not have enough snow)
Mount James Turner (2703m)
- Scramble from the southwest face and upper south ridge
- Scramble from the northwest ridge
- Couloir on North side (might not have enough snow)
Mount Cook (2676m)
- Easy from Cook-Weart col.
Mount Moe (2664m)
- South ridge: scramble
Oasis Mountain (2561m)
- Easy from Eureka-Oasis col
Eureka Mountain (2523m)
- Easy from Eureka-Oasis col
Parkhurst Mountain (2494m)
- Scramble from Wedgemount lake (no glacier)
Rethel Mountain (2408m)
- Scrable from Rethel-Parkhurst col
Sources (all books are available from the VOC library):
- Alpine Select: Climbs in Southwest British Columbia & Northern Washington, Kevin McLane, 2001, Elaho publishing corporation.
- Scrambles in SW BC, Matt Gunn, ..., Cairn publishing
- A guide to climbing and hiking in SW BC, Bruce Fairley, 1986, Gordon Soules Book Publishers Ltd.
- Bivouac
- Cascade Climbers
Map
Here is a map of the area :
GPS. Parking: ... Camp: ...
Rides
Please write down your name, approximate area of departure, # of seats, approximate time of departure and return.
- Superman's car, downtown, 4 seats, leaving Krypton early Saturday, returning to Vancouver late Sunday night
Food and Tent Groups
The easiest thing is for people in the same car to sort out food and tent groups.