Rock Party
Longhike is a very popular annual event usually held on a weekend in late September. Despite the name, for the most part it does not involve hiking, although some years there is a "rock 0" hike. 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. There are 3 levels of instruction:
- Rock 1: for people will little or no climbing experience, and who want to learn how to get off the ground safely. Topics covered include tying in, buddy checks, belaying, and possibly rapelling.
- Rock 2: for people with some climbing experience who want to learn how to build anchors and set up top ropes. Topics covered include anchor building and rappelling.
- Rock 3: for people with extensive seconding experience who want to learn how to lead climb. Topics covered include belaying a leader, gear placement and rope management
Longhike is one of the few VOC events which has an associated cost. The reason for this is that you are provided with a place to stay, a hearty dinner, and music for a big party on Saturday night. The past few years this has been at the Coast Mountain Outdoor School outside of Pemberton.
Sunday is a do what you want day, where you can put your newfound rock climbing skills to the test. Many instructors will have a club rope with them that they can lend out for Sunday... remember, these are for top-roping only.
Volunteering and Workhikes
Longhike needs volunteers to make it happen. Anyone can help with cooking or cleaning up dinner or breakfast. Patient, safe and comptent climbers are needed to be instructors for the event. All volunteers get credit for a workhike, and instructors a get free party and meals. Due to lodging restrictions however, instructors are usually expected to bring their own tents.
2005 Longhike
Contact person: Janet Draganov, VP
Hey guys, It's almost time again for the biggest climbing trip of the year...Longhike!
- When: October 8th-9th
- Where: Climbing in Squamish, followed by a huge apres climbing party and sleepover at the Coast Mountain Outdoor School in Pemberton
- Cost: $30 includes climbing instruction, gear rental (plus a refundable damage deposit), accomodation for the night, and all the food you can eat the night of the party and breakfast the next morning, as well as a dessert potluck!
Tickets are now available and can be purchased at our clubs days booth (outside the SUB) this week from 12-4pm and in the clubroom between 11ish-3ish..depending if there is anyone in there.
There will be a mandatory dryschool a few days before the trip (date to be announced) in order to plan out rides and other details. I am also looking for instructors and people to help out with the cooking so if you are interested in either let me know. I will post a thing about it on the wiki soon so that people can sign up.
So everyone come buy your tickets soon because space fills up fast! The weekend will be great! We usually get around 100 people at this event, so it's a great way to meet the existing and new members, party, and get some rockclimbing in. We have lots of great plans for this year's trip so it will be tonnes of fun!
2005 Longhike Instructor Sign-Up
Name(s) and Level you can instruct
- Janez Ales (1-3)
- Greg Dennis (1-2)
- Tim Norris (1-3)
- Martin Le-Huu (1)
- Mike Simons (1-2)
- Mooodo (1-2) if you're into EXTREME sports I can teach 3 too (jk)
- Eirik (1-2 maybe 3 but with a broken wing) also thinking of bringing my (landlord's) portaledge and hanging it somewher to hang out in.
- Bram van Straaten (1-2)
- Scott Fiddes (1-3)
- Boris Khramtsov (1-3). Would prefer 1, if it's all the same....
- Fiona Campbell (1-2)
- Mike Young (1-3)
- Jan McPhee (1)
- Krystil Koethler 1-2
- Al Ross (1-2)
- Mike FULLER (1)
- Brad Christensen (1-3)
- Troy Lyne (1)
RIDES TO LONGHIKE
Please put your name and phone number/email!
Driver: FULLER (no longer going to longhike)
- Mike Simons
- Josh Zukewich
- Linda Fiechter
Driver: Nicholas Edgar (driving up Saturday, and now driving down Sunday)
- Philipp Winter (604-224-8775, pwinter86 "at" hotmail.com)
- Edward Wong (778-885-4658 edwardtv@interchange.ubc.ca)
- Thomas Eyraud (eyraudthomas@yahoo.fr, 604 261 7835)
- Josh Zukewich or Linda Fiechter
Driver:
- Martyn Bryant. I need a ride too, from 21 @ dunbar or from ubc whatever is easier. marty_b83 "at" hotmail.com
- Scott Chang. I need a ride too, preferably from close to ubc. email: scoot_969@hotmail.com cellphone: 604-626-6621
Driver: Troy Lyne - Space for 2. I need to be back Sunday Morning. 604-727-1743/troy_lyne@lyneartech.ca
- Daniel Been beendan@interchange.ubc.ca
- Fiona Haight
Driver: James Painter. Space for one other person 604-616-3710, james_painter@hotmail.com Can pick up from within 10 minutes of 10th and Blanca (I.E. UBC campus, Kits, Kerrisdale) Pleae call to confirm.
- Alexandra Arbeit
Driver: Roland Burton close to UBC, 604-266-8657 or work, 604-822-2747
I'm not a bargain because I want to go hiking and not drop people at Murrin and not pick them up. I hope to hike somewhere and show up at the party. If this is any use to you, contact me asap so I can organize my busy social life.
Need rides
- Martyn Bryant (21st and Dunbar, marty_b83 "at" hotmail.com)
- Scott Chang (close to UBC,604-626-621, scoot_969@hotmail.com)
- Jannie - j_leung83@yahoo.ca