Archive:Longhike 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 19^th - 21^st. 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?

Directions to Evans Lake from Highway 99

October 6^th - 7^th, 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

$45 includes climbing instruction, gear rental (plus a refundable damage deposit), accommodation 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! There will also be some sweet prizes to deserving members Beer will be served at the event at a cost of $3 per beer. We are going to be having very good beer from the brew pub in Squamish. Tickets will be on sale starting on Clubs days, September 19^th - 21^st, 2007.

Dry School (Mandatory!)

Wednesday October 3 Location TBA

2007 Longhike Instructor Sign-Up

Name(s) and items you would like to teach.

Rock 1: Intro to Climbing (Top Rope)INSTRUCTORS

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.

1. Christian Champagne (but only if you stroke my udders nicely)
2. Evan Morris
3. Robin Avery (Could do rock 2 if needed)
4. Richard So (could teach Rock 2 also if needed)
5. Derrick Lee
6. Dorota Paleczek
7. April Hall
8. Bob Lai
9. Scott Webster (could teach other levels as well)
10. Andrew Wylie
11. Stephen Lerch
12. Dan Eagen
13. Andrew McGechaen

Rock 2: Anchors INSTRUCTORS

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.

1. Urszula Paleczek
2. Will Whitty
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Rock 3: Intro to Trad Climbing INSTRUCTORS

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.

1. Piotr Forysinski (I can also teach Rock 1 or 2 if necessary)
2. Kaja Sadowski (can also teach whichever level needs more instructors)
3. Bram v.Str. (can teach whatever is needed; Sat. only)
4. Craig Alfredson
5. Steve Gillanders (can teach any of the classes - Sat. only)
6. Seth Adams, tentatively (only if the newbies are hot enough)
7. Matthew Carroll (or rock 1 / 2, or advanced "dirt shoveling whilst on rappel" techniques)

External Links

Oker's pictures of Longhike 2006