http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ ACC Okanagan Forum: Recent Posts en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:20:18 +0000 http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=124#post-274 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:21:21 +0000 aparker 274@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Starting from Hermit Meadows we followed the SW talus slope aka the 1896 Route until it connected with the SE ridge. From here we followed the SE ridge, sometimes on the crest (low 5th class), sometimes on climbers right (4th class), until the SE ridge joined the summit ridge between the Rogers-Grant col and the Rogers summit. From here it was mainly snow to the top. We descended by the large snow slope that begins at the Rogers-Grant col. Some ice near the top. Crampons good. Crevasses and bergshrund were still well bridged and supportive early afternoon. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=123#post-273 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:50:12 +0000 aparker 273@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Some quick notes from a recent trip.</p> <p>Uto Traverse</p> <ul> <li>we went up the regular route (SW ridge?) and descended by the Uto-Eagle col (NW ridge)</li> <li>the bivy site looked to be partly covered in snow and there is still some snow below the Uto-Sir Donald col</li> <li>we were told that a party was charged by a bear on the hiking trail near where it has been re-routed</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<br /> Victoria North Summit</p> <ul> <li>the large crevasses below the headwall are well bridged and there is an easy way across the bergschrund</li> <li>the snow across the rock band/headwall was very wet and it was pretty easy to set off medium sized surface sloughs</li> <li>still a big cornice hanging above the rock band</li> <li>there is a significant icy patch above the col and below the 5.4 rock step where we needed crampons</li> <li>if you are at the tea house by 6:00am the caretaker will offer you coffee!</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<br /> Brewers Buttress on Castle</p> <ul> <li>foamies at the hut! and a propane stove, not white gas. there were no extra fuel bottles when we left. the bottle which is connected to the stove was 95% full.</li> <li>the fixed anchors at the end of each pitch are a great help in route finding and really speed up the climb</li> <li>there is still water available in the gully above the approach trail (it would be useful to bring an extra couple of water bottles or big ziploc bags to transport water to the hut)</li> <li>we finished the route by the variation pitch that allows you to make one finishing pitch versus two on P12</li> <li>the descent gully sucks (normal) and there is still some snow but it can be rappelled over fairly easily</li> </ul> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=122#post-272 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:34:30 +0000 jjanmaat 272@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>Anybody working on a September trip, like last year's to the Wheeler Hut?</p> <p>John. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=121#post-271 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:49:55 +0000 bgrahn 271@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Hi Paul, send me an e mail to <a href="mailto:sharrill@telus.net">sharrill@telus.net</a> and I'll get back to you. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=121#post-270 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:22:21 +0000 paul armitage 270@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>sorry mouse buttons apparently not working well </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=121#post-269 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:20:31 +0000 paul armitage 269@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>hi,i would be happy to join up for rogers pass climbing/scrambling. also i would like to do some climbing in coquihalla area(needle peak,vicuna)which are moderate climbs/scramble. mid week would work well. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=121#post-268 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:20:27 +0000 paul armitage 268@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>hi,i would be happy to join up for rogers pass climbing/scrambling. also i would like to do some climbing in coquihalla area(needle peak,vicuna)which are moderate climbs/scramble. mid week would work well. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=121#post-267 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:20:27 +0000 paul armitage 267@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>hi,i would be happy to join up for rogers pass climbing/scrambling. also i would like to do some climbing in coquihalla area(needle peak,vicuna)which are moderate climbs/scramble. mid week would work well. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=121#post-266 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:49:47 +0000 bgrahn 266@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Anyone interested in some moderate climbing this summer? Rogers/Hermit traverse, Uto peak, possibly something in the Rockies as well.Preferably mid week. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-265 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:56:40 +0000 aparker 265@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>There are lots of free photo sharing sites where each person can upload there own photos. Some examples are:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/</a></p> <p><a href="http://picasa.google.com/" rel="nofollow">http://picasa.google.com/</a></p> <p>Alternatively I can set up an ACC Okanagan account on Flickr or Picasa. Then if everyone sends me their photos I can post them in that one central location. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-264 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:47:06 +0000 DOUG JOORISITY 264@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Someone left a black fleece vest in my Explorer. If it is yours, call me 250 762 7225, or e-mail <a href="mailto:jdjeng@gmail.com.">jdjeng@gmail.com.</a></p> <p>Pictures: How are we going to share? Can we set up a file transfer on the Forum? Who knows how? </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=120#post-263 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:00:47 +0000 paul armitage 263@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>hi bgrahn, i went on english trip. road was in good shape (need a higher clearance vehicle)lots of snow on route and approach, campsite was dry. we encountered some wet snow slides, route should be in good shape soon. i am interested in going back as soon as a trip can be arranged. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=120#post-262 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:22:03 +0000 bgrahn 262@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Couldn't make Mt. english trip but am going to try it soon. Any info on road and route would be appreciated. Anyone else interested in going? Thanks </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-261 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:34:21 +0000 k.bahl 261@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>hey guys! so we should figure out a good way to share photos, any suggestions? - kait </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-260 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:02:43 +0000 kevin witzke 260@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Dylan...</p> <p>There should be eight seats available and I'm not absolutely sure who will show up so we really won't know until we meet.</p> <p>Everyone should remember that this is a sanctioned ACC event for members. There will be a waiver to sign before we go.</p> <p>I mentioned good boots to stay dry. Gaitors are also great to have if we are in soft snow.</p> <p>See you tomorrow at 2:30.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Kevin </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-259 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:56:31 +0000 dcunning 259@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Kevin,</p> <p>Do we have room for one more in someone's car? My friend Greg would like to join.</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Dylan </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-258 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:41:29 +0000 kevin witzke 258@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Friday June 11 - 7:30pm</p> <p>Let's meet at Far West(near Costco at Hwy97/Hwy33 intersection) at 2:30pm. We'll make the final carpooling details and be on the road before 3. Doug has 3 seats and I have 3 seats.<br /> I've heard it will likely be a snowy trip (on the ground, not in the air) so bring boots that'll keep your feet dry. We should be able to drive to basecamp so you'll only need a summit pack for Sunday. The basecamp is a logging road so bring thick'n soft foamies if you are tenting.<br /> Bring your own food as this is definitely not a catered affair.<br /> If you are delayed Sat for the meet, please call my cell 250.869.9841 so we don't leave you behind. You can call me tonight too if you have any questions.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Kevin </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-257 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:55:33 +0000 dcunning 257@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Friday, June 11 @ 19:00hrs</p> <p>My friend Kate is also down to hike. We'll get organized together though so you do not have to call the both of us, just me. We are both looking for rides.</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Dylan </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-256 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:33:09 +0000 dcunning 256@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Friday, June 11 @ 18:30hrs</p> <p>Kevin,</p> <p>My number is 250-317-0685, email is <a href="mailto:cunningham.dylan@gmail.com.">cunningham.dylan@gmail.com.</a></p> <p>A later departure would be better for me. But I'm fine with leaving earlier.</p> <p>Dylan </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-255 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:18:14 +0000 DOUG JOORISITY 255@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>KW</p> <p>I think this year I can finally go on this trip. I have an Explorer with three empty seats if anyone wants to carpool.</p> <p>Where will we rendezvous? In Kelowna and then convoy to the camp? Or at the junction on Hwy 1 and the Mabel Lake Road? Or at the camp? </p> <p>I think the Section may have the wrong e-mail address for me. Please respond to my personal e-mail <a href="mailto:jdjeng@gmail.com.">jdjeng@gmail.com.</a></p> <p>Doug Joorisity<br /> Kelowna BC<br /> O 250-762-6116<br /> H 250-762 7225<br /> C 250-868-6546 </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-254 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:23:03 +0000 kevin witzke 254@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Friday June 11, 9am:<br /> I've received interest from Paul A, Dylan C, Gerald L, Corrin M and Mike B - that's six of us. We can still handle more if there are other interested members. I'll watch the forum throughout the day. Please send me your phone numbers so I can contact each of you by phone tonight. Sounds like two cars if everyone is going. I can take 3 in my SUV so we'll need another driver/vehicle. I have said noon-2pm departure but we can push that to 3 or 4 and still get to the camp before dark - just hungrier.<br /> Post your comments.<br /> Thanks,<br /> Kevin </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-253 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:40:48 +0000 dcunning 253@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Hi Kevin,</p> <p>I just received an ACC email about this trip. I would be stoked to hike Mt. English this weekend, I am hoping to go up there in the winter this coming year. Is the trip still a go?</p> <p>At the moment I am living in Kelowna but I do not have a car so I am interested in car pooling. </p> <p>I'll get to signing the ACC waivers since I have not signed them as a student member (I am a member of the ACC through the Varsity Outdoor Club at UBCO which is a student outdoor club of the ACC).</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Dylan </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-252 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:47:16 +0000 kevin witzke 252@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Wed am 9 June - Anyone who is not a member can easily become one by registering online at <a href="https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/mship/new_mship." rel="nofollow">https://admin.alpineclubofcanada.ca/mship/new_mship.</a> It's a good scramble Paul. Thanks for your interest and stay posted for trip news and details.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Kevin </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-251 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:01:39 +0000 paul armitage 251@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>tues 8 june hi kevin hope i'm doing this right, want to let you know i would like to go to english i am not member of acc and would need to fill out waiver, i assume, i can take 1 person for car pool or will pay to travel with others.please contact to confirm receipt of this reply thanks paul armitage </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-250 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:42:50 +0000 kevin witzke 250@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Tues June 8 - Interested members should contact me through this forum for details and Q/A regarding the scramble. The trip is still planned for a K-town departure between noon and 2pm on Sat June 12. Of course the trip will only take place if there is enough interest so please think about it and make a decision. It makes planning easier.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Kevin </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=119#post-249 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:20:47 +0000 vesh53 249@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>so....I canna find any road condition information on the Ministry of Forests Rocky Mountain District web site. Can anyone suggest an info source.....or should I just call the District? Destination = Russel Lake.<br /> Thanks.... </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-248 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:44:24 +0000 kevin witzke 248@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>The slide show Tuesday provided some good history on recent spring scrambles up Mt English. This years trip is scheduled for Sat June 12/Sun June 13. The team should plan to leave Kelowna mid-day to early afternoon on Sat to comfortably get to the "car-camping" basecamp by 4 or 5 pm. Exact departure times will be finalized as we get closer to June 12.</p> <p>The trip planning is fairly casual and if the weather is sh*@@# we can postpone or cancel the trip. 80% of the Mt English trips have great weather. </p> <p>Stay tuned to this posting for updates. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=117#post-247 Sun, 30 May 2010 14:35:01 +0000 aparker 247@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>We spent 2 nights at the Glacier Circle Hut over the Victoria Day long weekend.</p> <p>There was just enough snow to ski on the rail bed from the highway. We roped up to cross the toe of the glacier as there were several sagging bridges and open slots. Navigation on the Illecillewaet was largely by GPS and compass in near white out conditions. We descended into Glacier Circle via the Ramp Route on the Macoun Side. This was a little sketchy in places (steep, crusty snow, bit exposed) but seemed a better choice than the summer route further to skier's left which was pouring with water. The ramp would probably be a good deal easier with more snow. We took a long 12-hours to reach the hut.</p> <p>The hut is in good shape. Wood stove, chimney, gas stove, and gas lamp are all working fine. The stairs to the outhouse have partially collapsed. There is a lot of white gas left from previous parties (we counted 8 litres). There is some split fire wood in front of the hut. It was difficult to judge how much more wood remains stacked nearby because there was still a lot of snow on the ground.</p> <p>We returned via the Fox/Witch Tower route. There were open slots (or glide cracks) crossing the mid section of the route about half way up. We chose a line further to climber's right and had to boot-pack for a few hundred meters on steep slush-over-ice. The Great Glacier trail had melted out significantly since we used it two days earlier and was definitely "character building". The Fox route is 18km from the hut to the highway. 9 hours.</p> <p>Photos: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.ca/agparker/10052224Glacier_circle#" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.ca/agparker/10052224Glacier_circle#</a> </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=116#post-246 Wed, 26 May 2010 15:38:52 +0000 Steve Binks 246@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>There's a couple of guys at work who are interested in learning to climb. If there is anyone inclined to lead local crag nights this year, please post and we'll get these guys signed up!<br /> thanx. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=115#post-245 Sun, 23 May 2010 16:14:58 +0000 PatagonianGuides 245@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>International certificated Argentinean mountain guides<br /> The certification of the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) or Union Internationale des Associations de Guides de Montagnes (UIAGM) is the highest professional award attainable in mountaineering. It is recognized throughout the world, and is a legal requirement in most european countries for any person taking clients into the mountains on or above glacier level, whether climbing or skiing. </p> <p>To achieve the IFMGA carnet takes tremendous dedication to mountaineering and a high level of skill in all aspects of the sport including rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing and ski touring. It also requires a portfolio of climbing experience which takes years to acquire. </p> <p>The IFMGA Association was created in 1965 in Zermatt, Switzerland and its purpose is to standardize worldwide the recognition, regulations and training of Mountain Guide occupation.</p> <p>In Argentina the Mountain Guides Association, who train UIAGM-IFMGA-IVBV Mountain Guides is the AAGM (Asociación Argentina de Guías de Montaña- <a href="http://www.aagm.com.ar" rel="nofollow">www.aagm.com.ar</a>). Today in Argentina there are 25 Mountain Guides who hold the international UIAGM-IFMGA- IVBV Certification</p> <p>The training and certification exams of the Asociación Argentina de Guias de Montaña were supervised by the IFMGA for several years to guarantee that the standard of the international certification is achieved.<br /> After 10 years of hard work, the AAGM was awarded with the international UIAGM-IFMGA-IVBV Certification. From this on 25 of Argentinean Guides are qualified IFMGA Mountain Guides.</p> <p>Walter Rossini<br /> IFMGA Mountain Guide<br /> <a href="http://www.patagonianguides.com" rel="nofollow">www.patagonianguides.com</a> </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=114#post-244 Tue, 18 May 2010 15:24:23 +0000 aparker 244@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>We traveled up the Athabasca Glacier on May 14th, camped SW of Snowdome, climbed South Twin on the 15th, and skied out on the 16th.</p> <p>On the approach up the Athabasca several wet snow avalanches had crossed the bench under the seracs, and we saw two small serac falls reach midway across the bench. There are a couple of barely covered crevasses mid-way.</p> <p>Good overnight freezes (-12C) made for fast travel. The "shoulder" on S. Twin (before the summit ridge) was hard ice covered in 15cm of sugary snow for about 60m. Crampons and ice axes were *very* handy. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=113#post-243 Tue, 04 May 2010 21:23:35 +0000 glevac 243@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Executive Committee Meeting Minutes<br /> The exec met at the bunkhouse at 7:30pm on April 27, 2010</p> <p>Gearmeister- Ron Berlie has agreed to care and store for the club’s gear. Gear will be resident in Peachland.</p> <p>Power Point Projector- Members of the club who have used the new projector have been satisfied with the results. Additional adapters will be purchased for use in all type of computers.<br /> Social- The June social is planned to be a trial run at a new venue, the Creekside Pub and will feature a Mt English slide show in order to prepare for that months trip.</p> <p>Winter Trips- The committee was very pleasure with the success of this year’s winter ski trips. Trips included the Asulkan Hut weekend, Alpine Holiday week long trip and day trips to the Gorge, Apex and Mt. Baldy. Next winter’s winter camp has been reserved with Valhalla Mountain Touring. </p> <p>Summer Trips- The committee is looking into the possibility of volunteering to help out with the Asulkan Cabin refurbishments which is expected for early September.</p> <p>Summer trips that are currently in discussion include a June – Mt English trip and possibly Pinnacles in July. An email will be sent to members when more details are available.</p> <p>ACC National – The ACC National Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday May 15th, 2010 in Canmore, Alberta. See the ACC website for additional details. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=112#post-242 Mon, 03 May 2010 06:49:21 +0000 janice 242@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>To see a photo from the top of Gomer, visit <a href="http://kelownarockbc.com/" rel="nofollow">http://kelownarockbc.com/</a> </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=112#post-241 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:36:37 +0000 janice 241@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Apparently, the Spring rains caused some rock fall affecting the Give Me Face (5.7) and/or Squeeze Me In routes at Gomer Wall in Cedar Park, Kelowna. The rock fall initiated above the anchor affecting the route below. So, helmets might be a good idea...</p> <p>If anyone has climbed this crag recently and is able to make additional observations, please post. </p> http://accokanagan.ca/forum/topic.php?id=102#post-240 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:18:19 +0000 nickt 240@http://accokanagan.ca/forum/ <p>Have a ride now thanks </p>