The Local Mountains: hiking, climbing, training and more

LilyQ

报名1人, 需要carpool, 谢谢。

PanShiBo

NEXT TRIP (#26 ): NOV 17, 2017

THIS IS WINTER ALPINE EDITION!
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Travelling with alpine backpack (will be scaled digitally, min 40lb, for shorter individuals 30Lb ).

Itinerary
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Will take gondola up, hike to Dam and come back down by gondola.

Objectives
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a) Review Alpine Walk technique (https://www.crossna.org/forum.php?mod=redirect&ptid=28549)
b) Practice and test clothing layer system (should arrive back to the chalet 100% warm and dry)
c) Practice making emergency snow shelter (trench or tarp), as per "Freedom of The Hills"
d) Avalanche beacon search practice, as per "Freedom of The Hills"

Gear
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Microspikes, full crampons, snowshoes.
Ice axe, helmet.
Tarp, with guylines and snow anchors.
Bivy sack (or SOL or large plastic garbage bag).
Emergency foam mat.
Snow-shovel, snow saw, headlamp.
Avalanche beacon with plastic bag for burial.
Two-way radio (if you have).
Full face protection: buff, ski goggles, balaclava, face mask (if you have), toque, thick warm hat.
Full hands protection: liners, mitts, shells, hand warmers.
Full feet protection: alpine boots, gaiters, toe warmers.
Waterproof windproof Gore-Tex jacket and pants.
1L thermos with hot drink.

Meetup
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Taxi stand at Melville Street, outside of Burrard Skytrain Station
GPS N49.285607 W123.120713
map https://goo.gl/maps/Ve95C
Time: 15:15 p.m. (sharp)

:arrow: How To Register for this trip
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1) must have hiked with the organizer in the past
2) must have your emergency contacts on file ( http://goo.gl/BWqMl ) AND be confirmed ( check your email )
3) reply to this post personally (do not sign other people except yourself ) -  confirm that you will bring that heavy pack and all the equipment required.

NOTE: Club members who have reputation of registering and then cancelling club trips last minute (regardless of the reason), are kindly advised to sign up as late as possible, or will have their approval delayed until late (provided there are still spots left), giving other club members chance to participate.

:arrow: If you are confirmed for the carpool from Burrard, your name must be on the list: http://goo.gl/U9AYji

vera

One person, pls. Thanks. Will drive.

PanShiBo

NEXT TRIP (#27 ): NOV 23, 2017

Dam Mountain

THIS IS ALPINE YOGA EDITION!
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Itinerary
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Will take gondola up, hike to Dam and come back down by gondola.

Objectives
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a) Review Alpine Walk technique (https://www.crossna.org/forum.php?mod=redirect&ptid=28549)
b) Practice and test clothing layer system (should arrive back to the chalet 100% warm and dry)
c) Practice Alpine Yoga: 10 Poses (with backpack and snowshoes on)

Gear
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Microspikes, full crampons, snowshoes.
Ice axe, helmet.
Tarp, with guylines and snow anchors.
Bivy sack (or SOL or large plastic garbage bag).
Emergency foam mat.
Snow-shovel, snow saw, headlamp.
Avalanche beacon with plastic bag for burial.
Two-way radio (if you have).
Full face protection: buff, ski goggles, balaclava, face mask (if you have), toque, thick warm hat.
Full hands protection: liners, mitts, shells, hand warmers.
Full feet protection: alpine boots, gaiters, toe warmers.
Waterproof windproof Gore-Tex jacket and pants.
1L thermos with hot drink.

Meetup
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Taxi stand at Melville Street, outside of Burrard Skytrain Station
GPS N49.285607 W123.120713
map https://goo.gl/maps/Ve95C
Time: 15:15 p.m. (sharp)

:arrow: How To Register for this trip
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1) must have hiked with the organizer in the past
2) must have your emergency contacts on file ( http://goo.gl/BWqMl ) AND be confirmed ( check your email )
3) reply to this post personally (do not sign other people except yourself ) +  confirm that you will bring all required equipment .

NOTE: Club members who have reputation of registering and then cancelling club trips last minute (regardless of the reason), are kindly advised to sign up as late as possible, or will have their approval delayed until late (provided there are still spots left), giving other club members chance to participate.

:arrow: If you are confirmed for the carpool from Burrard, your name must be on the list: http://goo.gl/U9AYji

vera

One person. Thanks. Will drive.

数码叮叮

报名一人。博士，我可以开车4点在星巴克碰头吗？

PanShiBo

NEXT TRIP (#28 ): NOV 25, 2017

BCMC Trail

THIS IS WINTER ALPINE EDITION!
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Travelling with alpine backpack, will be scaled digitally. Min weight 40lb (for shorter individuals 30Lb ).



Itinerary
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Hike up BCMC trail, take gondola down.

Objectives
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a) Review Alpine Walk technique (https://www.crossna.org/forum.php?mod=redirect&ptid=28549)
b) Practice and test clothing layer system (should arrive back to the chalet 100% warm and dry)

Gear
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Microspikes, full crampons, snowshoes.
Ice axe, helmet.
Tarp, with guylines and snow anchors.
Bivy sack (or SOL or large plastic garbage bag).
Emergency foam mat.
Snow-shovel, snow saw, headlamp.
Avalanche beacon with plastic bag for burial.
Two-way radio (if you have).
Full face protection: buff, ski goggles, balaclava, face mask (if you have), toque, thick warm hat.
Full hands protection: liners, mitts, shells, hand warmers.
Full feet protection: alpine boots, gaiters, toe warmers.
Waterproof windproof Gore-Tex jacket and pants.
1L thermos with hot drink.

Meetup
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Taxi stand at Melville Street, outside of Burrard Skytrain Station
GPS N49.285607 W123.120713
map https://goo.gl/maps/Ve95C
Time: 15:15 p.m. (sharp)

:arrow: How To Register for this trip
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1) must have hiked with the organizer in the past
2) must have your emergency contacts on file ( http://goo.gl/BWqMl ) AND be confirmed ( check your email )
3) reply to this post personally (do not sign other people except yourself ) -  confirm that you will bring that heavy pack and all the equipment required.

NOTE: Club members who have reputation of registering and then cancelling club trips last minute (regardless of the reason), are kindly advised to sign up as late as possible, or will have their approval delayed until late (provided there are still spots left), giving other club members chance to participate.

:arrow: If you are confirmed for the carpool from Burrard, your name must be on the list: http://goo.gl/U9AYji

lulululu

Gordon and I will join you, Dr. Gordon will drive.

我让Gordon报名填表, 谢谢!

vera

One person please. Will drive. Thanks a lot!

IngridYang

One person please. I will drive. Thanks.

I have hiked with lulu lots of times. I have mine emergency contacts on file and was confirmed. I will bring that heavy pack and all the equipment required.

lulululu

IngridYang
One person please. I will drive. Thanks.

I have hiked with lulu lots of times. I have mine emergency contacts on file and was confirmed. I will bring that heavy pack and all the equipment required.

博士，强烈推荐Ingrid, 她是非常棒的一位山友，很靠谱，非常关爱，团队精神也非常强.

PanShiBo

NEXT TRIP (#29 ): JAN 4, 2018

BCMC Trail


Itinerary
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Regular hike up BCMC trail, take gondola down.

Gear
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Microspikes.
Headlamp.

Meetup
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Taxi stand at Melville Street, outside of Burrard Skytrain Station
GPS N49.285607 W123.120713
map https://goo.gl/maps/Ve95C
Time: 15:15 p.m. (sharp)

:arrow: How To Register for this trip
--------------------------------------------------------------
1) must have hiked with the organizer in the past OR provide a reference from one of the club's trip organizers
2) must have your emergency contacts on file ( http://goo.gl/BWqMl ) AND be confirmed ( check your email )
3) reply to this post personally (do not sign other people except yourself ) -  confirm that you will bring that heavy pack and all the equipment required.

NOTE: Club members who have reputation of registering and then cancelling club trips last minute (regardless of the reason), are kindly advised to sign up as late as possible, or will have their approval delayed until late (provided there are still spots left), giving other club members chance to participate.

:arrow: If you are confirmed for the carpool from Burrard, your name must be on the list: http://goo.gl/U9AYji

vera

One person, pls. Will drive. Thanks!

PanShiBo

NEXT TRIP (#30 ): JAN 10, 2018

BCMC Trail

CELEBRATING A TWO-YEARS ANNIVERSARY OF THIS THREAD! 8)



Itinerary
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Regular hike up BCMC trail, take gondola down.

Gear
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Microspikes.
Headlamp.

Meetup
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Taxi stand at Melville Street, outside of Burrard Skytrain Station
GPS N49.285607 W123.120713
map https://goo.gl/maps/Ve95C
Time: 15:15 p.m. (sharp)

:arrow: How To Register for this trip
--------------------------------------------------------------
1) must have hiked with the organizer in the past OR provide a reference from one of the club's trip organizers
2) must have your emergency contacts on file ( http://goo.gl/BWqMl ) AND be confirmed ( check your email )
3) reply to this post personally (do not sign other people except yourself ) -  confirm that you will bring that heavy pack and all the equipment required.

NOTE: Club members who have reputation of registering and then cancelling club trips last minute (regardless of the reason), are kindly advised to sign up as late as possible, or will have their approval delayed until late (provided there are still spots left), giving other club members chance to participate.

:arrow: If you are confirmed for the carpool from Burrard, your name must be on the list: http://goo.gl/U9AYji

vera

报名一人。开车。谢谢组织！

PanShiBo

NEXT TRIP (#31 ): MAR 25, 2018

Dam Mountain + Thunderbird Ridge

Itinerary
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Take Skyride up.
Hike to Dam.
Continue to Thunderbird.
Back to chalet.
Take Skyride down.

Distance, return: 7km
Elevation gain: ~300m

Bonus: practice GPS navigational (ViewRanger) skills: set POI, determine where it is, activate tracking (bring smartphone with ViewRanger app installed - optional)

Gear
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Microspikes.
Poles.

Meetup
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Place: W 16 AVE / Oak Street (Parking lot SE corner)
Time: 07:45 a.m. (sharp)

:arrow: How To Register for this trip
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1) must have hiked with the organizer in the past OR provide a reference from one of the club's trip organizers
2) must have your emergency contacts on file ( http://goo.gl/BWqMl ) AND be confirmed ( check your email )
3) reply to this post personally (do not sign other people except yourself )

NOTE: Club members who have reputation of registering and then cancelling club trips last minute (regardless of the reason), are kindly advised to sign up as late as possible, or will have their approval delayed until late (provided there are still spots left), giving other club members chance to participate.

:arrow: your name must be on the list: http://goo.gl/U9AYji

PHOTO: Mt. Judge Howay as seen from Dam Mtn, looking east 56 km away.

flora

报名一人, 开车! 谢谢慱士

Nellie

报名一人，搭车，谢谢博士组织！

Christine

One person please. Can I meet you guys at base/top of Skyride?

PanShiBo

Christine
One person please. Can I meet you guys at base/top of Skyride?

:arrow: How To Register for this trip
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1) ..provide a reference from one of the club's trip organizers
2) must have your emergency contacts on file ( http://goo.gl/BWqMl ) AND be confirmed ( check your email )