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Revision as of 18:42, 23 August 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 19th - 21st. 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.
Introduction
Longhike is a very popular annual event usually held on a weekend in late September or late October. 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.
When?
October 6th - 7th, 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 19th - 21st, 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.
- Christian Champagne
- Evan Morris
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.
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.