How structurally sound is the Russet Lake Hut for being moved? What are the risks the structure once moved is irreparable and simply becomes blight?
What would winter travel times be between the two h...
We were contacted by a journalist looking for French speaking frequenters of the BCMC trail for an upcoming piece. If you're interested, please contact Monia directly. merci. :)
Monia BlanchetV...
I am introducing myself to you in the hopes that you know somebody who might be able to benefit from my minor misfortune. I was in Jackson Hole last week and separated my shoulder, so I have to give...
Brief conditions update on Needle Peak, Sunday January 25.
Slushy low snow levels but skiable low down. Half of party on snowshoes, half on skis. Like spring skiing.
Summit block incredibly dry. Cli...
Hi Hilary,
They saw two seasons of light use, not beat up, the liners are only a season old and only molded once.
You can email me at brittany.zenger@gmail.com if you'd like to see if they fit...
Scarpa Spirit 4 - 322mm shell measurement - with stock Intuition liners - mondo 28.5 - well used (scuffs from scrambling) but still work perfectly - $75 obo -GONEhttp://www.backcountry.com/scarpa-spir...
Hey everyone,
Do you know of any club members who regularly publish trip reports on their own blogs? We're always looking for content to republish and also give some extra visibility to the excell...
Want to go hike up the tallest mountain in Africa? See the Serengeti? Have one or more weeks of vacation to use that you can use within the next few weeks? Have ~$4000-6000 that's burning a hole in yo...
I've got a Hubba Hubba that I love, recently saw a friend's newer Hubba Hubba and am jealous of the size/weight difference to the new model, I might upgrade if I can somehow justify it.
It's been...
A satellite text from Ravil: I did it. Summited Everest May 25 7 am local time.
He'll be back with us in no time and I'm sure will have stories to share. Congratulations Ravil on completing your S...
http://7summits-club.com/audionews/
There's a May 21 update here from the lead guide of Ravil's expedition, unfortunately it's in Russian. Anyone care to translate for us non-Russian speakers? :o)
On the helmet comment, there's a well written piece by a woman who nearly died from unexpected rock fall while belaying.
Wear a helmet folks. :)
http://cruxcrush.com/2014/05/20/the-climbing-ac...
The Heartbleed bug has been addressed on the BCMC website with help from volunteer Adam P. Thanks to Adam for volunteering and helping out.
A notice to club members will go out in a following eNew...
From the amazon.ca book description:
From trails to spectacular waterfalls near Squamish and historic urban forests in South Surrey, coastal headlands in Howe Sound and ridgetop meadows in the Fra...
We're aware of the problem, but unfortunately don't have a volunteer with the requisite time and background to be able to make the change immediately.
Unsurprising results, it pays to carry the heavier pulley gear, I'd be interested in a study comparing the most common pulleys used here in the context of crevasse rescue systems.
A nice summary o...
BCMC member Bill MacFarlane is looking for a couple more people to round out a Crevasse Rescue course he is organizing. Please contact him directly at Bill.MacFarlane@acmelab.com
This custom co...
The BCMC Trip List is the heart of the club, it requires members to sign up as Trip Organizers, and coordinators to encourage blank spots to be filled. Some of the many coordinator roles possible are...
The current executive team is looking for a Programs & Camps Chair volunteer to step in as soon as possible. As the Programs & Camps Chair you will be responsible for organizing club courses, such as...
The executive welcomes Doug Lonsbrough as the new Socials Chair. Welcome Doug!
This is something very much in flux and current discussion, but it brings together a bunch of different new programs, the Trip Organizer Reward Fund, and the new course discounts, the coming Pro Deals...
To sign up for any of these roles, you can reply here, email exec@bcmc.ca, or talk to any executive at a social.
- Ski Trips Coordinator: Not the best year so far, but the snow is boun...
The Socials chair is still waiting a volunteer if anyone is interested in helping improve our socials and has time to attend executive meetings.
Hi Peter,
If you're still looking for people to fill these spots, I'll add a blurb to the eNews (mass email newsletter) for it.
Thanks,
Brittany
For all members interested in taking a 20hr Wilderness First-Aid course... I'm looking for feedback on when to add it to the BCMC Fall schedule, e.g. late October or early November? There will be spa...