Archive:Brian Waddington Hut New Year's 2009
Synopsis
Yes it may be a bit early, but this page has been created waaaay in advance to gauge interest and also give people ideas on what to do this New Years!
Slowly become an annual tradition, many VOCers come over to the Brian Waddington Hut to celebrate the New Year and shred the local gnar. It is one of the most beautiful VOC huts, and can hold the most amount of people, making for a pretty awesome New Years party. The hut can confortably fit 24, and more if needed. You can stay as little or as long as you want, everyone is welcome to come and go as they please but shouldn't be too crowded at any point. Please note that this is not a guided/instructional trip, but more of a gathering of like minded powder hounds. But most likely some one will show you the way in if you've never been there before.
The terrain isn't exactly friendly for people who have never skied before, but you don't need to be an expert to come. Having done a CAC (Canadian Avalanche Centre) AST (Avalanche Skills Training) course (formerly known as an RAC) is good. Most of the slopes surrounding the hut are generally labelled "intermediate" or "advanced", but there are some very short beginner level runs behind the hut.
Also, make sure you have adequate alcohol to last until New Year since people have been known to run out early :(
Date
December 29th(?), 2008 - January 2nd, 2009(?), (Tentative)
Equipment List
Please consult the above link for all information regarding proper skiing clothing and gear. The hut is not heated so can be a little chilly when <10 bodies are there, so bring a fairly warm sleeping bag. Hut booties are pretty much a must.
Sign Up
Note: Dates can vary
Please only sign up for the nights you will stay in the hut. i.e., if you are skiing out on January 2nd, sign up for January 1st as your last Day. Also indicate beside your name the days you are arriving and leaving. This will help people find cars and also fill their cars more efficiently. (Letter) refers to car.
Sunday, December 28th
Monday, December 29th
- Evan Morris <- arriving (A*)
- Greta Raymant <-arriving (A)
- Ran Z <-arriving (Songbook, guitar strings, booze) (A)
- Rozzy P colin is a loser
- Laura Morrison (A)
- Greg Dennis <- arriving (B)
- Matt Osler <-Arriving (B*)
- Bob Lai <-- arriving (A)
- Simon Claret <-- arriving
- Michael Spagnut <-- arriving (B)
- Merick Moritz <-Arriving (B)
Tuesday, December 30th
- Evan Morris
- Greta Raymant
- Ran Z
- Rozzy P
- Laura Morrison
- Greg Dennis
- Matt Osler
- Krystil Koethler
- Chris Michalak
- Richard So
- Bob Lai
- Lara (arriving)
- Laura C (arriving) & possibly Cashew and Mannie *both of the canine variety* if okay with group
- Breanne Johnson
- Charles He <- arriving if rides work out
- Matthew Carroll
- Simon Claret
- Kaja Sadowski <---Arriving
- Duncan McPhedran<---Arriving
- Pascal Ziltener (Arriving)
- Merick Moritz
Wednesday, December 31st
- Evan Morris
- Greta Raymant
- Ran Z
- Laura Morrison
- Caleb Scott
- Greg Dennis
- Geoff Vincent (Colin's brother)
- Matt Osler
- Krystil Koethler
- Chris Michalak
- Alexandra Kushnir
- Richard So
- Bob Lai
- Lara
- Laura C + 2 dogs (if okay?)
- Jenya (probably tenting)
- Jenya's friend (probably tenting)
- Jennifer Arnold
- Mark
- Breanne Johnson
- Rozzy P
- Colin V
- Matthew Carroll
- Simon Claret
- ** Limited to 24 for now - hut can only hold 24 but a few people will probably drop out last minute. Put your name below if you are planning on tenting **
Tenting list
- Charles He
- Kaja Sadowski
- Duncan McPhedran
- Pascal Ziltener
- Michael Spagnut
Thursday, January 1st
- Evan Morris
- Greta Raymant
- Ran Z
- Colin V
- Rozzy P
- Laura Morrison
- Caleb Scott
- Greg Dennis
- Geoff Vincent (Colin's brother)
- Matt Osler
- Alexandra Kushnir
- Bob Lai
- Lara
- Laura C + 2 dogs (if okay?)
- Jenya (probably tenting)
- Jenya's friend (probably tenting)
- Jennifer Arnold
- Mark
- Breanne Johnson
- Simon Claret
- Kaja Sadowski
- Duncan McPhedran
- Pascal Ziltener
- Merick Moritz
Friday, January 2nd
- Evan Morris <- skiing/driving home Sat Jan 3
- Greta Raymant
- Ran Z (leaving time depending on driver)
- Colin V
- Rozzy P
- Laura Morrison
- Caleb Scott
- Greg Dennis <-Leaving today
- Geoff Vincent (Colin's brother)
- Matt Osler <-Leaving
- Alexandra Kushnir
- Bob Lai (leaving time depending on driver)
- Lara
- Laura C + 2 dogs (if okay?)
- Simon Claret <-- leaving
- Kaja Sadwoski <---Leaving
- Duncan McPhedran<---Leaving
- Pascal Ziltener
- Michael Spagnut <-- Leaving
- Merick Moritz <- Leaving
Saturday, January 3rd
- Lara (leaving)
- Laura C + 2 dogs (if okay?) (leaving)
- Ran Z
Interested, not sure of coming/going dates
- Ignacio
Rides
Drivers Please indicate here where you are leaving from, and when, and how many people you can transport.
Passengers It is up to you to contact your driver asap and tell him/her that you want a ride. At that time you can discuss departure time and place, sharing of food, tents, etc. Once you have done this, you should take your name off the "carless people" list.
Driver's Name [dates you will be up there, location leaving from, # of people]
Evan Morris [leaving Dec 29 am, returning Jan 3 pm, 7th and Alma, 4 passengers]
- Greta
- Ran Z
- Bob L
- Laura M
Matt Osler [cheap gas + snow tires + roof rack, leaving Van Dec 29 early am, returning Jan 3 late afternoon, 3 passengers]
- Merick Moritz
- Greg Dennis
- Michael Spagnut 604-321-2296
Colin Vincent [leaving Dec 31 pm, returning Jan 2 pm, 10th and Columbia, 4 passengers] To Hut:
- Caleb S
- Alex K
Return:
- Rozzy P
- Alex K
- Caleb S
- Greg D
Carless People
For people that don't have a car
- Name, leaving location, dates you would like to attend
- Breanne Johnson, could head up/down anytime. Would need pick up at base of Birkenhead Lake (south end)forest service road and highway (Poole creek area)
- Charles He, downtowen, I want to arrive on the 30th, staying for more than one day hopefully
- Pascal Ziltener, 16th and Dunbar, 30th - 2nd or 3rd (phone: 604 224 0230)
- Simon Claret 29th to 2nd - UBC campus or Oak & 20th.