Archive:Brian Waddington Hut New Year's 2009

Avalanche Hazard Assessment

How should the present avalanche forecast affect us?

If anyone has not already heard, expected snowfalls will become a safety issue for this season's snowpack conditions in the coming week. We can try to mitigate the avalanche risk by reducing our exposure to hazards in the backcountry and taking extra precautions but this may not be much fun given limited skiing opportunities around the Waddington cabin in a period high avalanche hazard. Consult Whistler-Blackcomb or CAA for specific details. After speaking with Evan, I brought up the possibility for an alternative choice of trip of destination.

If people feel the New Year's party does not override our decision-making process, we might consider an alternative destination for this trip. Finding a tame glacier and more moderate terrain such as Singing Pass would be our best bet. Since all of us are hardy outdoor types, who needs the bourgeois decadence of the Waddington cabin, right! Because of the Singing Pass hut capacity, the social dimension needs a bit more effort, but would that deter anyone? Give Evan a call if want to discuss any alternatives 604-786-3826.

Michael Spagnut

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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 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. (Letter) refers to car.

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Monday, December 29^th

1. Matt Osler <-Arriving (B*)
2. Michael Spagnut <-- arriving (B)
3. Merick Moritz <-Arriving (B)

Tuesday, December 30^th

1. Evan Morris <-arriving (A)
2. Greta Raymant <-arriving (A)
3. Ran Z <-arriving (A)
4. Rozzy P
5. Laura Morrison <-arriving (A)
6. Greg Dennis <-arriving (C)
7. Matt Osler (B)
8. Krystil Koethler (D)
9. Chris Michalak (D)
10. Richard So (D)
11. Bob Lai <-arriving (A)
12. Lara (arriving)
13. Laura C (arriving) & possibly Cashew and Mannie *both of the canine variety* if okay with group (C)
14. Breanne Johnson
15. Charles He <- arriving if rides work out
16. Matthew Carroll (D)
17. Pascal Ziltener (Arriving) (C)
18. Merick Moritz (B)
19. Michael Spagnut (B)

Wednesday, December 31^st

1. Evan Morris
2. Greta Raymant
3. Ran Z
4. Laura Morrison
5. Caleb Scott
6. Greg Dennis
7. Geoff Vincent (Colin's brother)
8. Matt Osler
9. Krystil Koethler
10. Chris Michalak
11. Alexandra Kushnir
12. Richard So
13. Bob Lai
14. Lara
15. Laura C + 2 dogs (if okay?)
16. Jenya (probably tenting)
17. Jenya's friend (probably tenting)
18. Jennifer Arnold
19. Mark
20. Breanne Johnson
21. Rozzy P
22. Colin V
23. Matthew Carroll
24. ** 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 - it looks like a few people on the list above aren't coming anymore, so everyone should hopefully have a spot in the hut

1. Charles He
2. Kaja Sadowski
3. Duncan McPhedran
4. Pascal Ziltener
5. Michael Spagnut

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. Greg Dennis
9. Geoff Vincent (Colin's brother)
10. Matt Osler
11. Alexandra Kushnir
12. Bob Lai
13. Lara
14. Laura C + 2 dogs (if okay?)
15. Jenya (probably tenting)
16. Jenya's friend (probably tenting)
17. Jennifer Arnold
18. Mark
19. Breanne Johnson
20. Kaja Sadowski
21. Duncan McPhedran
22. Pascal Ziltener
23. Merick Moritz

Friday, January 2^nd

1. Evan Morris <- skiing/driving home Sat Jan 3
2. Greta Raymant
3. Ran Z (leaving time depending on driver)
4. Colin V
5. Rozzy P
6. Laura Morrison
7. Caleb Scott
8. Greg Dennis <-Leaving
9. Geoff Vincent (Colin's brother)
10. Matt Osler <-Leaving
11. Alexandra Kushnir
12. Bob Lai (leaving time depending on driver)
13. Lara
14. Laura C + 2 dogs (if okay?) <-- Leaving
15. Kaja Sadwoski <---Leaving
16. Duncan McPhedran<---Leaving
17. Pascal Ziltener <- Leaving
18. Michael Spagnut <-- Leaving
19. Merick Moritz <- Leaving

Saturday, January 3^rd

1. Lara (leaving)
2. Ran Z

Interested, not sure of coming/going dates

1. 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]

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Evan Morris [leaving Dec 30am, returning Jan 3 pm, 7th and Alma, 4 passengers]

1. Greta
2. Ran Z
3. Bob L
4. Laura M

Matt Osler [cheap gas + snow tires + roof rack, leaving Van Dec 29 early am, returning Jan 3 late afternoon, 3 passengers]

1. Merick Moritz
2. Michael Spagnut 604-321-2296
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Colin Vincent [leaving Dec 31 pm, returning Jan 2 pm, 10th and Columbia, 4 passengers] To Hut:

1. Caleb S
2. Alex K
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Return:

1. Rozzy P
2. Alex K
3. Caleb S

Pascal Ziltener [leaving Van city Dec. 30th am, returning Jan. 2nd, 604-224-0230]

1. Laura C and two dogs
2. Greg Dennis

Carless People

For people that don't have a car

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

1. Charles He, downtowen, I want to arrive on the 30th, staying for more than one day hopefully