Archive:Skaha Halloween 2008
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Introduction
Skaha is a rock climbing area located near Penticton, BC, in the Okanagan Valley. It is generally pretty dry, making it a common destination for times of the year when Squamish is a little soggy. The VOC usually runs a trip there around Halloween. Skaha has climbs at all levels, in both the traditional and sport styles. There is also a lot of top-roping possibilities for beginners.
Date
October 25th - 26th, 2008
- Note: likely with some people coming a day early and some leaving a day late.
Camping
TBA
Food
We typically celebrate Halloween in style and have a potluck dinner on Saturday night. Otherwise take care of your own food or organize something within your car group. Penticton has lots of grocery stores so don't worry if you forget something.
What to bring
As with most trips you should have an adequate sleeping bag, tent, means to cook (i.e. stove or someone to share with), food, and appropriate clothing. If you don't have a tent try to find one within your car group to share. If you don't have a stove, bring something delicious to bribe someone and they'll let you share. You should all own sleeping bags by now - c'mon this is an outdoor club. Don't forget to have something for the Saturday night potluck dinner. Mmmm I can't wait. At this time of the year, Penticton is pretty chilly with daytime temperatures averaging in the low-teens and night-time often dropping below 273 Kelvin (also known as 0˚C, for all the non-nerds out there). Keep this in mind when packing clothing. A guidebook would be very useful, so try and scrounge one before coming. If not, a photographic memory will suffice. Also don't forget your Halloween costume for our potluck Halloween party! (Note: "Rock Climber" is not a very original costume)
If you have them, bring tire chains for your vehicle. Last year the highway was a skating rink.
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Cars
If you have space in your car, please post the spots. Passengers pay for gas. If you have a rope and/or rack, please indicate so that we can try and even out people with gear into cars with less gear.
Note: Passengers, contact your drivers a few days in advance to determine meeting locations/times. Contact info can be found on Member List. The onus is not on drivers to track down all their passengers.
- Name (X spots) [Gear]{Time of Departure from Vancouver - Time of Departure from Skaha]
Carless People
For those who need a ride.
- Name (Gear)
- Richard, everything but the car
- April, rope, rack, draws (trad style :P )