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= Team Details =
= Team Details =


== Team ==
== Team VOC Hot Faff ==


* Geoffrey Martin
* Geoffrey Martin
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* Christian Champagne
* Christian Champagne
* Laura Morrison
* Laura Morrison
* Josh Zukewich


== Emergency Contact Info ==
== Emergency Contact Info ==
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==== Christian Champagne ====
==== Christian Champagne ====


==== Laura Morrison ====
Susan Champagne
 
Relationship: mother


==== Josh Zukewich ====
Phone:
*Work: 819-681-5535
*Home: 819-425-7658
*Cell: 819-429-????


= To Do List =
Address: 970 rue Estelle, Mont-Tremblant, QC, J8E 2N9


== Commitment Status - by Nov. 30 ==
==== Laura Morrison ====


* Geoff - Committed
= To Do List =
* Mike - Committed
* Champagne - Committed
* Laura - Committed
* Josh -


== Register - Dec. ==
== Mt Denali National Park Registration - Dec. ==


* Due minimum of 60 days before the climb
* Due minimum of 60 days before the climb (April 9<sup>th</sup>, 2011)
* Mountaineering Fee: $200
* Mountaineering Fee: $200/person
* Park Fee: $10
* Park Fee: $10
* Deposit Upon Registration: $25
* Deposit Upon Registration: $25
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== Flights - Dec. ==
== Flights - Dec. ==


*[http://www.flyk2.com/ K2 Aviation] by Jan. 1 $460 ($560 otherwise)
*[http://www.flyk2.com/ K2 Aviation] by January 31<sup>st</sup>, 2011 - $460/person ($560 otherwise)
*[http://www.hudsonair.com/ Sheldon Air] by Jan. 15 $505 ($555 otherwise), used to be called Hudson Air
** $100 group deposit upon reservation.
*[http://www.flydenali.com/ Fly Denali] $550
*[http://www.talkeetnaair.com/ Talkeetna Air Taxi] $575
 
K2 is cheapest. No major differences between the companies are obvious.


== Vehicle - Dec ==
== Vehicle - Dec ==


*Geoff should be able to borrow his family's Ford Windstar minivan. We can expect it to use about $800 worth of fuel on the trip. Lots of room, ski rack, well maintained, and safe and easy to drive.
*Geoff should be able to borrow his family's Ford Windstar minivan. We can expect it to use about $800 worth of fuel on the trip. Lots of room, ski rack, well maintained, and safe and easy to drive.
*Duncan will meeting the rest of the team in Anchorage, AK after flying in from Quebec City, QC on June 8<sup>th</sup>, 2011


== Medical Needs - New Year ==
== Medical Needs - New Year ==
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This consultation is not covered by the BC medical service plan (MSP) unless your physician faxes a referral letter to f-604.822.9058.   
This consultation is not covered by the BC medical service plan (MSP) unless your physician faxes a referral letter to f-604.822.9058.   
* Need certain prescription drugs
* Need certain prescription drugs
** Champagne - will email Kristen for her remaining drugs from her 2010 Mt Logan attempt.


== Food Planning - New Year ==
== Food Planning - New Year ==
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* Divide dinner menus amongst ourselves giving each person responsibility over several meals for everyone
* Divide dinner menus amongst ourselves giving each person responsibility over several meals for everyone
* Food should be made from scratch and dried for maximum deliciousness
* Food should be made from scratch and dried for maximum deliciousness
* Food Allergies?
** Laura: none
** Champagne: none
** Duncan: none
** Jeff: milk products (especially cheese)
=Gear=
==Climbing/Mountaineering==
* Ice Axe w/Leash – General mountaineering tool.
* Crampons – Compatible w/ ski boots (Tele or AT) and overboots
* Climbing helmet
* Accessory Cord – for prussiks and other rigging (ie: sleds)
* Alpine Climbing Harness
* Carabiners – locking and non-locking, D-shaped and ovals
* Pulley – for crevasse rescue and rigging (little, light, cheap)
* Picket(s)
* Ice Screw(s) – and v-threader
* Webbing
* Ascender – One right or left-handed. May be optional, there is a section of fixed ropes we could use at the headwall.
* Touring Skis
* Ski Poles – can also be used as trekking poles
* Climbing Skins
* Avalanche Safety Gear: Beacon, Shovel and Probe
==Footwear==
* Ski Boots
* Fully Insulated Overboots – must work with crampons, need to check if they work with Tele-boots
* Gaiters – for lower on the mountain
* Heavyweight Socks – a few pairs
* Liner Socks – a few pairs
* Vapour Barrier Socks
* Camp Booties
==Technical Clothing==
* Lightweight Long Underwear - tops bottoms, synthetic or wool. Good for hot days lower on the glacier, or for layering with the heavyweight on the upper mountain
* Heavyweight Long Underwear – tops and bottoms, synthetic or wool
* Soft Shell Jacket – midweight or heavyweight
* Soft Shell Pants – midweight or heavyweight
* Hard Shell jacket w/ hood – waterproof, breathable
* Hard Shell Pants – waterproof, breathable or not
* Down Jacket or Parka – fit over insulation layers
* Down Pants or Insulated Synthetic Pant – to fit over insulation layers
==Headwear==
* Toque – should cover ears
* Balaclavas – 1 lightweight, 1 heavyweight to layer
* Bandanas, Buff, NeckGaiter, Hat, Nose Guard, etc – whatever you like to wear
* Glacier Glasses – 100% UVA and UVB, w/ side covers
* Ski Goggles – 100% UVA and UVB
==Handwear==
* Lightweight Synthetic Liner Gloves
* Expedition Weight Gloves – with medium or heavy weight soft shell liner
* Expedition Weight Mitts – for when gloves aren’t good enough
===Group===
====Entertainment====
====Mountain Gear====
====Not Bringing====
==Food==

Revision as of 20:31, 22 December 2010

Team Details

Team VOC Hot Faff

  • Geoffrey Martin
  • Michael Duncan
  • Christian Champagne
  • Laura Morrison

Emergency Contact Info

Geoffrey Martin

Michael Duncan

Sylvia Duncan

Relationship: mother

Phone: (w) 604-530-1311 (h) 604-533-5060 (c) 604-341-5862

Address: 3926 196th St, Langley, B.C. V3A 6G1

Christian Champagne

Susan Champagne

Relationship: mother

Phone:

  • Work: 819-681-5535
  • Home: 819-425-7658
  • Cell: 819-429-????

Address: 970 rue Estelle, Mont-Tremblant, QC, J8E 2N9

Laura Morrison

To Do List

Mt Denali National Park Registration - Dec.

  • Due minimum of 60 days before the climb (April 9th, 2011)
  • Mountaineering Fee: $200/person
  • Park Fee: $10
  • Deposit Upon Registration: $25
  • Online and hard copy forms available, must be completed together.

Info here

Flights - Dec.

  • K2 Aviation by January 31st, 2011 - $460/person ($560 otherwise)
    • $100 group deposit upon reservation.

Vehicle - Dec

  • Geoff should be able to borrow his family's Ford Windstar minivan. We can expect it to use about $800 worth of fuel on the trip. Lots of room, ski rack, well maintained, and safe and easy to drive.
  • Duncan will meeting the rest of the team in Anchorage, AK after flying in from Quebec City, QC on June 8th, 2011

Medical Needs - New Year

This consultation is not covered by the BC medical service plan (MSP) unless your physician faxes a referral letter to f-604.822.9058.

  • Need certain prescription drugs
    • Champagne - will email Kristen for her remaining drugs from her 2010 Mt Logan attempt.

Food Planning - New Year

  • Figure out each persons daily needs
  • Design menus
  • Menu needs food for easy days, hard days, quick days, and slow days
  • Menu should have variety and include meals satisfying different needs based on the kind of day
  • Divide dinner menus amongst ourselves giving each person responsibility over several meals for everyone
  • Food should be made from scratch and dried for maximum deliciousness
  • Food Allergies?
    • Laura: none
    • Champagne: none
    • Duncan: none
    • Jeff: milk products (especially cheese)

Gear

Climbing/Mountaineering

  • Ice Axe w/Leash – General mountaineering tool.
  • Crampons – Compatible w/ ski boots (Tele or AT) and overboots
  • Climbing helmet
  • Accessory Cord – for prussiks and other rigging (ie: sleds)
  • Alpine Climbing Harness
  • Carabiners – locking and non-locking, D-shaped and ovals
  • Pulley – for crevasse rescue and rigging (little, light, cheap)
  • Picket(s)
  • Ice Screw(s) – and v-threader
  • Webbing
  • Ascender – One right or left-handed. May be optional, there is a section of fixed ropes we could use at the headwall.
  • Touring Skis
  • Ski Poles – can also be used as trekking poles
  • Climbing Skins
  • Avalanche Safety Gear: Beacon, Shovel and Probe

Footwear

  • Ski Boots
  • Fully Insulated Overboots – must work with crampons, need to check if they work with Tele-boots
  • Gaiters – for lower on the mountain
  • Heavyweight Socks – a few pairs
  • Liner Socks – a few pairs
  • Vapour Barrier Socks
  • Camp Booties

Technical Clothing

  • Lightweight Long Underwear - tops bottoms, synthetic or wool. Good for hot days lower on the glacier, or for layering with the heavyweight on the upper mountain
  • Heavyweight Long Underwear – tops and bottoms, synthetic or wool
  • Soft Shell Jacket – midweight or heavyweight
  • Soft Shell Pants – midweight or heavyweight
  • Hard Shell jacket w/ hood – waterproof, breathable
  • Hard Shell Pants – waterproof, breathable or not
  • Down Jacket or Parka – fit over insulation layers
  • Down Pants or Insulated Synthetic Pant – to fit over insulation layers

Headwear

  • Toque – should cover ears
  • Balaclavas – 1 lightweight, 1 heavyweight to layer
  • Bandanas, Buff, NeckGaiter, Hat, Nose Guard, etc – whatever you like to wear
  • Glacier Glasses – 100% UVA and UVB, w/ side covers
  • Ski Goggles – 100% UVA and UVB

Handwear

  • Lightweight Synthetic Liner Gloves
  • Expedition Weight Gloves – with medium or heavy weight soft shell liner
  • Expedition Weight Mitts – for when gloves aren’t good enough


Group

Entertainment

Mountain Gear

Not Bringing

Food