Archive:Longhike 2009
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Introduction
Longhike is a very popular annual event usually held on a weekend in late September or 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. The Saturday night will include dinner at Evans lake followed by a dessert potluck and a huge party with a DJ. On Sunday and/or Monday is open climbing days and there will be no formal instruction. This is the perfect time to try out your newly learned skills with people that you have met climbing or partying.
Date
October 10th - 11th, 2009
Climbing
We will be meeting on October 10th, 2009 at 8:00 am SHARP in the parking lot of Murrin Provincial Park (3 km north of Britannia Beach and 35 km north of Horseshoe bay). Note it takes a good solid hour of driving from Vancouver to get here so plan accordingly. We do not want to and will not wait for you! (Because we are evil!) At the parking lot, people will sort themselves out into their respective rock groups (1, 2 and 3) and decide a climbing area to go to.
Dinner
We will then meet at Evans Lake at 5:30 (Rock I) or 6:00 pm (Rock II) for dinner. Make sure you organize your car to collect people from wherever they are since people may get split up during the day.
Location
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 in bunk beds. Bring a sleeping bag, since there is no bedding or blankets. If the weather is good, there's also a lake!
Driving directions for Longhike (pdf)
What to bring
- Clothes to climb in and stay warm and dry while at the base of the crag. Make sure you bring rain gear since it might rain
- Lunch (We will not be going to Squamish for lunch; you need to have food)
- Water
- Potluck dessert
- Helmet (climbing helmets are best but a bike helmet is ok)
- Climbing harness and rock shoes at a minimum and an ATC belay device with a locking biner (bring all the climbing gear that you have especially for rock 2 and 3!). Sharing may be possible if you do not have the gear and the VOC does not have it. MEC rents out climbing shoes.
- Sleeping bag (-7C or higher).
- Thermarest or other camping mat
Optional:
- Tent (There are cabins with beds and floor space, but you might sleep better in a tent.)
- Tarp (If its really going to rain this might be fun to hang out under with your group)
- Musical instruments, other fun toys to play with
Cost
$50
Tickets will be on sale starting on Clubs days, September 23rd - 25th, 2009
Price includes:
- Climbing instruction, by our enthusiastic and somewhat competent Club Members.
- Gear rental (plus a refundable damage deposit). Note: We don't have enough for everybody.
- Accommodation for the night.
- Party (DJ, etc).
- All the food you can eat the night of the party and breakfast the next morning, as well as a dessert potluck!
Dry School (Mandatory!)
Date: Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: TBA
The purpose of Dry School is to:
- Sort people into rides; join up drivers and passengers.
- Sort people into instructional groups, according to your abilities, experience, and preferences.
- Make sure everybody knows what to bring.
- Answer any interesting questions.
Instructors
Mandatory Instructors meeting will occur 1 hour directly before dry school.
Please consult with Champagne before adding your name here.
Rides
The following is information about the Driver and their occupants.
What if I don't have a ride?
- Car: Keep an eye on the above section for availabilities. Things usually shift around a bit before the weekend.
- Bus: Greyhound leaves Saturday morning from Vancouver @ Main St. station at 8:00 am. Arrives in Squamish at 9:10 am where some really nice drivers will act as shuttles to the bluffs.
People probably taking the bus (i.e. don't have rides):
Work Hikes
Want to rent gear? Or just lend a hand out of the goodness of your heart? Sign up below!
Dinner Cleanup sign up
Morning Cleanup sign up
Bar Serving sign up
Note: You must be sober.
There will be shifts.