TRIPS, SOCIALS, EVENTS
2nd Friday Social
Potluck and Presentation
Friday, March 9th
Please join the TOC on Friday, March 9th for Lorraine Harrison and Ben Foster's presentation of climbing Mt. Aconcagua. Aconcagua is entirely in Argentina near its border with Chile, is one of the 7 Summits, and is the highest mountain in the world outside of Asia (and 2nd only to Everest in the 7 Summits list). This adventure was when they were younger, stronger and crazier. It‘s a “blast from the past”, pre-digital and will be on a slide projector with old-fashioned slides! Lorraine and Ben have been Alpine Club of Canada members for over 25 years and this adventure was an International Alpine Club of Canada trip. It’s an expedition climb and they were on the mountain for over 2 weeks. This trip is one of the many international and national climbing trips that they participated with the Alpine Club and other international climbers. Many of you will have seen a number of Lorraine and Ben's presentations, the most recent being "The Windy P" about their trip in Patagonia. A huge thank-you to Lorraine and Ben for offering the club another presentation!
This is likely to be our last club social this season until our June BBQ so please come out!
Doors open at 5:30, dinner around 6:15, presentation around 7:15
We are at our usual meeting place at St. John's United Church in Davis Bay.
The kitchen is fully stocked and very well equipped - all you need to bring is a dish to share.
Help with set-up or clean-up needed and appreciated.
Contributions to the donation jar to offset the cost of the venue gladly accepted!
Guests and children welcome.
St. John's is 2 blocks from the highway, beyond the Davis Bay Hall, on Davis Bay Rd. The main parking for the church is above, but there are some spaces below. Please park in the designated church parking and not on the street below.
This is likely to be our last club social this season until our June BBQ so please come out!
Doors open at 5:30, dinner around 6:15, presentation around 7:15
We are at our usual meeting place at St. John's United Church in Davis Bay.
The kitchen is fully stocked and very well equipped - all you need to bring is a dish to share.
Help with set-up or clean-up needed and appreciated.
Contributions to the donation jar to offset the cost of the venue gladly accepted!
Guests and children welcome.
St. John's is 2 blocks from the highway, beyond the Davis Bay Hall, on Davis Bay Rd. The main parking for the church is above, but there are some spaces below. Please park in the designated church parking and not on the street below.
Day Trips
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Overnight Trips Wendy Thompson Hut in FebruaryThe TOC has once again booked the Wendy Thompson Hut and there are 2 separate trips:
3 nights starting Monday, February 5th 3 nights starting Sunday, Feb 25th. The hut is located off the Duffey Lake Rd and requires a 4-5 hr ski over challenging terrain (see map and route description). All participants will have to carry snow safety gear (beacon, probe, shovel), have at least an intermediate level of skiing ability, and have previous similar backpack and backcountry skiing experience. The route is more challenging than the one to Mt. Steele and the location is more remote. There is no cell service but we will be bringing a 2-way satellite communication device. There are only a few spaces left on the Feb 5th trip but the 25th trip is quite open. The cost is $75 per person. Most participants will take the 6:20am ferry and meet in Squamish and then at the trail head on the Duffey Lake Rd. to ski in as a group. Participants usually form food and cooking equipment groups. Please take a look at the WTH webpage for more info about the hut. If you are interested in this trip please contact the club and if you haven't skied with the club before please provide a brief description of your backcountry skiing experience. |