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Please join us on March 25th for our monthly social! This month, we’re featuring two incredible presentations by Anton Afanassiev (UBC VOC) and Shirley Huo (SFU Hikers Club).

Trials and Tribulations: Restoring Burton Hut by Anton Afanassiev

Burton Hut, located at the mouth of Sphinx Bay in Garibaldi Park, is the VOC’s oldest hut. Last summer, its age began to show, and urgent repairs were needed to save the beloved hut. Challenged by a late-season start, we worked to restore the hut through harsh weather and adversity.

Anton is a PhD student studying mathematical biology at UBC and has been involved in the backcountry scene for most of his time there. Over the past year, he has been the Huts Coordinator for the Varsity Outdoor Club (VOC). When the news that Burton Hut needed urgent repairs arrived, he took point in organizing the logistics for the repair. After handling the in-town logistics, he was at the hut for the full duration of construction.

An authentic Escape: Travel tips for off-the-beaten paths in China by Shirley Huo

A brief travelogue of China: where you should travel to and what outdoor activities you can enjoy there, along with extra tips on what local food you can try and what cultural experiences you can have.

Shirley Huo, an outdoor enthusiast and an amateur photographer who worked in outdoor education and experiential learning for the past 10 years in China, has now switched to the socio-cultural study behind the scenic landscapes in the mountainous region of China.

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VanDusen Garden admission is not included with admission to this event.