Squammish Weekend Discussion Thread
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Topic: Squammish Weekend Discussion Thread
Posted By: Otter Boy
Subject: Squammish Weekend Discussion Thread
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2009 at 12:27pm
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This is the Squammish Weekend discussion thread. Please post any questions below. Remember the actual Trip Details are located on the http://Professorpaddle.com/ppages/rte/tripdetails.asp?task=View&TripId=814 - Squammish Weekend | Trip Page We shall invade Canada for purposes of kayaking and revelry. Details will come later as water levels make themselves known. There are enough options in the Squamish that several groups can go out to hit class II, V or anything in between.
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Posted By: Liz
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2009 at 7:27am
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I just got Friday the 7th off work too, so if anyone wants to head up Thursday afternoon, I'd be game.
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Posted By: Otter Boy
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2009 at 11:49pm
Hey Crew,
Next weekend approaches. We still have some time to look at what the rivers are doing. We'll have a class III trip every day, but there's enough daylight for double runs if we're disciplined. Any suggestions. I'd like another crack at the Ashlu :)
It would be great to get some climbing in too, but let's not be greedy.
Right now it looks like Liz and I are headed up Thursday night or Friday morning. Can any else flee town that early?
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Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2009 at 3:48pm
Anyone going from the South Sound area?
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Sure?
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Posted By: KBfree
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2009 at 6:29pm
Brian,
I will be heading up Friday evening and will be carpooling with a climber friend and fluffy dogs. Keep me posted on runs since I'm totally unfamiliar with whats up there. Let's work out a place to meet up etc.
Creek boat / Playboat...??? Would I be needing one or the other... or both?
Kirk
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Kirk B
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Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2009 at 6:49pm
I hate that dog!
Dirty little name stealer
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Sure?
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Posted By: Otter Boy
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2009 at 9:55pm
Ok, it's Liz and I going up Thursday. I'll meet the rest of you in Squamish on Friday. There's cell access there, so we can play things by ear.
I'll be looking at the guidebook over the next couple of days to see what's running. I'm aiming for a class III trip each day, but there is enough daylight for double runs, and a large enough group to split up if necessary.
- OB
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Posted By: tiziak
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2009 at 7:41am
Hey Liz, unfortunatly I have to work a half day on friday so the earliest I can be up there is Friday night. But I do have monday off. What kind of creeking or play is up there? Ive never been father north than the Sky.
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If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.
Daniel Patrinellis
360.434.4616
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Posted By: Liz
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2009 at 8:07am
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Dan,
I can't speak to the rivers since this is new territory for me too, but Leif and Jeff and maybe Kirk are going up Friday after work so a carpool should still work for ya.
Looks like possible rain for the weekend up in BC too, but highs in the mid 70s. :D
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Posted By: justin
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2009 at 9:05am
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Tiziak here is plenty of creeking up there. The play isn't all that great in my opinion.
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Posted By: Otter Boy
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2009 at 9:30am
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Yeah, I'm with Justin. It's really a creeking destination.
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Posted By: tiziak
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2009 at 11:21am
class III creeking? Im confused. Who is doing what?
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If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.
Daniel Patrinellis
360.434.4616
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Posted By: justin
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2009 at 11:40am
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There is class III, the Ashlu play run (III) is pretty creeky feeling if you ask me. And the Elaho playrun (II/III) is in my opinion a nice float, but doesn't have much play on it. Whereas the Tatlo creek, minimine, box canyon, commitment canyon, mine etc. Are harder and more creeky.
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Posted By: tiziak
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2009 at 11:51am
What are they? IV, V, V+? Is there going to be a group ready for hucking?
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If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.
Daniel Patrinellis
360.434.4616
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Posted By: Otter Boy
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2009 at 1:37pm
Yo Tiziak,
I'll be looking at class III and IV runs.
- OB
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Posted By: tradguy2
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2009 at 2:41pm
Just a thought after paddling in BC a few times. Expect things to be 1/2 grade harder than listed. Not all the rivers fit into this description but it is better to underwhelmed that overwhelmed.
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... preparing for a river beating!
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Posted By: justin
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2009 at 3:02pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbmtHBgkkDo
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Posted By: Otter Boy
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2009 at 11:20pm
It looks like the horde will have to meet up Friday and Saturday nights. Let's plan on meeting in Squamish with times to be determined later.
I'll take a look at levels on Thursday and throw out some suggestions for runs.
- OB
425 301 8538
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Posted By: Otter Boy
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2009 at 10:42am
OK, here's what I'm thinking about in terms of itinerary. We'll have a wide range of abilities - beginner to class V. So, we'll have to be flexible.
Class IV Options
- Ashlu - mini mine
- Cheakamus
Class III Options
- Ashlu play run
- Cal-Cheak
Class II
- Green River north of Whistler.
There will also be climbing, and revelry.
- OB
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Posted By: lakota509
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2009 at 10:44am
Late in getting online. Honestly working. Take note world.
Down for badass creeking if there are folks for it. I am not bringing a playboat. I am bringing climbing gear. Top roping worst case with good weather.
Squamish is a good base for many things. The hiking and climbing are awesome. Every river or creek is cold, but you folks are used to that.
Would caravan friday morning. Could drive carpool if someone will let me leave a few bags at their house. Been living out of the subaru.
-Anthony
512.468.809eight
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Posted By: justin
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2009 at 10:44am
The Birkenhead also has a class III stretch, but it might be too low.
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Posted By: Otter Boy
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2009 at 10:45am
Anthony,
You can stash some stuff at my place in Redmond if you're willing to drive. How many boats can you fit?
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Posted By: Liz
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2009 at 11:14am
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Coolio (new word I learned from Tobin). I'm getting excited!
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Posted By: lakota509
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2009 at 11:33am
Suggest the visitor centre as the meeting spot. Note Brit English.
Pluses:
free wifi
coffee/bake shop
info and maps
other outdoorsy visitors
gobs of space in the car park
Negatives:
does not serve alcohol
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Posted By: Tobin
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2009 at 12:07pm
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Originally posted by lakota509
Negatives:does not serve alcohol
What the Frick? I am not going but I would 'Fo Sure' not get near that ramshabble sh!t hole!
Coolio All! Have a good weekend!
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Sure?
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Posted By: Otter Boy
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2009 at 1:12pm
Sounds like a plan. We'll use the visitors center in Squamish as the meeting place. Liz and I will be up on Friday, we'll see the rest of you there. Please give me a call when you know your schedule.
- OB
425 301 8538
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Posted By: lakota509
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2009 at 1:42pm
Will leave friday late morning. Anyone want to carpool? Can use my outback if I can stash a few things. Coming from leavenworth.
Anyone getting a camp site? Where?
FYI, cell/text service charges are incurred in Canada.
-Anthony
cell 512.468.809eight
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Posted By: Otter Boy
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2009 at 12:11am
Ok, here we go. Here's what things are running:
Name Level (in meters) Level
Cal-Cheak 2.7 medium
Cheakamus 1.15 high
ElahoSquamish 4.2 high
Ashlu - play run
Ashlu - mini mine
There's a couple others we'll have to go take a peak at to determine the levels.
I'm headed up tomorrow with Texas Dave, Liz and Anthony. We'll climbing Friday and camp somewhere near Squamish. Give me a call when you know your arrival times.
- OB
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