Rock Party

Longhike is a very popular annual event held on a weekend in late September. Despite the name, for the most part it does not involve hiking, although some years there is a "rock 0" hike. 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. There are 3 levels of instruction:

• Rock 1: Introduction for people who have little or no climbing experience

• Rock 2: Learning to build anchors for top-roping

• Rock 3: Learning to lead climb

Longhike is one of the few VOC events which has an associated cost. The reason for this is that you are provided with a place to stay, a hearty dinner, and music for a big party on Saturday night. The past few years this has been at the Coast Mountain Outdoor School outside of Pemberton.

Sunday is a do what you want day, where you can put your newfound rock climbing skills to the test. Many instructors will have a club rope with them that they can lend out for Sunday... remember, these are for top-roping only.

Volunteering and Workhikes

Longhike needs volunteers to make it happen. Anyone can help with cooking or cleaning up dinner or breakfast. Patient, safe and comptent climbers are needed to be instructors for the event. All volunteers get credit for a workhike, and instructors a get free party and meals. Due to lodging restrictions however, instructors are usually expected to bring their own tents.

Longhike 2005

Contact person: Janet Draganov, VP

Hey guys, It's almost time again for the biggest climbing trip of the year...Longhike!

When: October 8th-9th

Where: Climbing in Squamish, followed by a huge apres climbing party and sleepover at the Coast Mountain Outdoor School in Pemberton

Cost: $30 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!

All ability levels are welcome and no climbing experience is necessary. There will be 3 different climbing groups:

Rock 1: 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 and belaying. Rock 2: 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: 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

Tickets are now available and can be purchased at our clubs days booth (outside the SUB) this week from 12-4pm and in the clubroom between 11ish-3ish..depending if there is anyone in there.

There will be a mandatory dryschool a few days before the trip (date to be announced) in order to plan out rides and other details. I am also looking for instructors and people to help out with the cooking so if you are interested in either let me know. I will post a thing about it on the wiki soon so that people can sign up.

So everyone come buy your tickets soon because space fills up fast! The weekend will be great! We usually get around 100 people at this event, so it's a great way to meet the existing and new members, party, and get some rockclimbing in. We have lots of great plans for this year's trip so it will be tonnes of fun!

2005 Longhike Instructor Sign-Up

Name(s) and Level you can instructor