by Joseph Chiao, a member of the Varsity Outdoor Club, UBC The Harrison Hut and the trail accessing it sit on the traditional territory of the Lil’wat Nation. As we work and travel, we humbly acknowledge our presence as visitors to this land, and appreciate the beauty and sustenance it provides. Some context for the area Historically, getting to Harrison Hut involved driving down an [...]
Wednesday, October 30th, to Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 “In 1859, the killing of a pig on San Juan Island brought England and the United States to the brink of war over the issue of territorial rights here. By agreement, both nations’ troops were permitted to occupy this area while the problem was studied. British soldiers established a camp at Garrison Bay. While the American troops camped at the [...]
The North Cascades holds a significant place in the history of the Beat Generation, with figures like Jim Wickwire, Jack Kerouac and Gary Snyder spending time at lookouts in the area in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Their experiences in the North Cascades influenced their writing and contributed to the development of Beat culture, particularly the emphasis on nature, spirituality, and countercultural ideals. Written by Ron Dart, author, [...]
Mountain Guru: The Life of Doug Scott, by Catherine Moorehead - A Book Review by Mike Nash, a member of Caledonia Ramblers - Doug Scott was a preeminent climber, mountaineer and philanthropist of the last half-century. In 1975, with Dougal Haston, he made the first British ascent of Mount Everest, which they achieved via a new route on the southwest face. Summiting late in the day, they were [...]
The Vancouver Bouldering Society is a passionate crew of climbers working to build community and elevate outdoor bouldering on the granite slopes of the North Shore Mountains and beyond. Founded in March 2025 by local climbers Noah Jarvis and Aili Storen, the Vancouver Bouldering Society (VBS) was born from a simple desire to shine a light on Vancouver’s quietly epic outdoor bouldering scene. What started as a [...]
