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", but good beginner-level skiing is still to be had on cabin hill and 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 29^th(?), 2008 - January 2^nd, 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.

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Monday, December 29^th

1. Evan Morris <- arriving
2. Greta Raymant <-arriving
3. Ran Z <-arriving
4. Colin V bustin' in on tha scene
5. Rozzy P
6. Laura Morrison
7. Caleb Scott
8. Reilly Wood <-arriving if rides work out
9. Josh McCullough <-arriving if rides work out
10. Greg Dennis

Tuesday, December 30^th

1. Evan Morris
2. Greta Raymant
3. Ran Z
4. Colin V
5. Rozzy P
6. Laura Morrison
7. Caleb Scott
8. Reilly Wood
9. Josh McCullough
10. Greg Dennis

Wednesday, December 31^st

1. Evan Morris
2. Greta Raymant
3. Ran Z
4. Laura Morrison
5. Caleb Scott
6. Reilly Wood
7. Josh McCullough
8. Greg Dennis

Thursday, January 1^st

1. Evan Morris
2. Greta Raymant
3. Ran Z
4. Colin V
5. Rozzy P
6. Laura Morrison
7. Caleb Scott
8. Reilly Wood
9. Josh McCullough

Friday, January 2^nd

1. Evan Morris (leaving date still in the air)
2. Greta Raymant
3. Ran Z (head out)
4. Colin V
5. Rozzy P
6. Laura Morrison
7. Caleb Scott
8. Reilly Wood
9. Josh McCullough

Interested, not sure of coming/going dates

1. Laura C
2. Phil T

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]

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Carless People

For people that don't have a car

• Name, leaving location, dates you would like to attend

1. Laura Morrison, probably Whistler, 29-2 (as much as possible)
2. Reilly Wood, Broadway and Macdonald (but can meet elsewhere within reason), as much as possible. Preferably in the same car as someone with a little patience to help us to the hut (see message board thread)
3. Josh McCullough, same as above
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