Brew Hut for New Year
Introduction
The VOC built a new Brew Hut this summer, and it is a wonderful destination for the annual winter break ski trip. The hut sleeps 15, and at least 20 people can eat in it at once. There are a few windy spots for tenting around the hut. From the end of the Roe Creek FSR the Roe Creek Ski Route takes from 3-6 hours depending on conditions, skiing ability and the snowline. The area around the hut has slopes of varying difficulty, from beginner to difficult. Participants should feel comfortable skiing down hill through trees with an overnight pack on. This route is similar difficulty to skiing down the Garibaldi Lake trail, but has more trees and fewer switchbacks. Total distance is about 12km with 1250m of elevation gain to the hut if we have to park at the bottom of the road, so skiing this route in a day requires good fitness. Address specific questions to Sandra Nicol.
This trip is casual since Brew is close by and does not cost VOC members anything. Each participant will have to decide what day they want to go in, what day they want to leave, who they will get a ride with, and who will be in their food group (should be people who will be there the same days as you, such as your car group). Participants should sign up for each of these things in the categories below, and figure out food groups based on who will be there at the same time as them. If your prefered departure/return date is not listed feel free to add it. At this point indicate preferences; plans will solidify closer to the departure dates.
Total people for new year's eve (max 20)
15 can sleep in the hut, but there is room inside for 20 for cooking, eating, etc. If you are sleeping outside, bring a very good tent as 60-80 km/h winds are common during stormy weather. There are no sheltered locations to pitch a tent within easy walking distance from the hut.
Note some of these people will be up there between Christmas and New Years, but will not be there for New Years Eve. Another crowded time will be Dec 27 and 28. Some people have been moved to the Dec 27-28 list. Move yourself if you wish.
Dec 27-28 list
- Roland Burton*
- Pascal Ziltener*
- Eva Ziltener
- Richard So
- Chris Petrus
- Sandra Nicol*
- Scott Nelson*
- Tim Blair*
- Robin McKillop
- Andrew
- Stefan Albrecher (will sleep outside)
- Steve Yan-Klassen
- Danielle McKillop
- Fred Touche
- Craig Alfredson
- Evan Morris (possibly)
- Chris Michalak*
- Erik Naslund*
- Martin Le-Huu*
- Brew hut/trail construction volunteers marked with a *
New Years Eve
- Sandra Nicol*
- Scott Nelson*
- Tim Blair*
- Fred Touche
- Craig Alfredson
- Stefan Albrecher (will sleep outside)
- Evan Morris (possibly)
- Chris Michalak*
- Erik Naslund*
- Brew hut/trail construction volunteers marked with a *
Rides
- Scott and Sandra's car
- Scott
- Sandra
- Tim's Truck
- Tim
- Fred
- (Craig)
- (Evan)
- Plus lots of space for gear
- Robin's Car
- Robin
- Andrew
- Stefan
- Steve
- Danielle
- Rolands's Sturdy Trooper departing Vanc 27 Dec early, weather permitting.
- Roland
- Pascal
- Eva
- Chris P
- Richard So
- Craig's Truck (only if needed)
- Craig
Departure Date
- December 26(Monday): Tim, Craig, Fred
- December 27(Tues):Robin, Andrew, Stefan, Steve, Danielle; Roland, Pascal, Eva, Chris P, Richard
- December 28(Wed): Erik wish to depart from VanCan
- December 29(Thu):
- December 30(Fri):
- December 31(Sat):Tim - Leave (again)
Return to Vancouver
- Dec 29(Thu): Roland, Pascal, Eva, Richard?, Chris?; Robin, Andrew, Danielle, Steve
- Dec 30(Fri):Tim & Craig
- Dec 31(Sat):
- January 1(Sun):
- January 2(Mon):
- January 3(Tues):