Re: [Outdoors] Easter??? Backpacking anyone?

2007-03-30 Thread icurran
Hey Noah and others, What length of trip is being looked for? If we were to go to Waterton it would prob be best to do a 2 night 3 day trip because of the length of the drive. I like the idea of Nordegg because of the proximity. Waterton has the advantage of having well marked trails and

Re: [Outdoors] Easter??? Backpacking anyone?

2007-03-31 Thread icurran
I would be. Is it going to be open? Earlier in the winter they weren't sure if they were going to be able to replace all the bridges and cable cars that got destroyed in last years storms by this season. Also is anything happening with that Juan de Fuca trail suggestion put out a month

RE: [Outdoors] Easter??? Backpacking anyone?

2007-03-31 Thread icurran
That sounds great Ewan. I talked to the warden from Waterton and the only possible route involves ascending a pass with a 40 degree slope that has a 3-4 meter ice pack. Pushing it a little. What are the inclines of the passes. If there is a significant amount of snow they should be done

[Outdoors] UAOC Final Social

2007-04-23 Thread icurran
Finals are over, so it's time to have our final get together. Come see your friends from the club at Hudson's on Campus (3-87 Ave.) this Thursday (April 26th). We'll be there all night so drop by anytime after 8pm. Hope to you there, Ian Curran UAOC Vice-President