@FrancisStPierre's Forum Posts

"On Hold" Mountaineering Camp?
it will be a great course at a very low price and taught by one of our best volunteer instructors, but unfortunately the instructor, Justin, is still figuring out family logistics before he can commit...
VALLEY UPRISING -- Official Trailer
next generation in the 80's arrived wearing Lycra!!! What's with that?
Exasperator Crack 5.10c - Squamish BC, Rock Climbi
High on my list are also the 4 pitches of Bulletheads East, and Rainy Days Dream Away. Arrowroot and Rutabaga are not bad either! So many good finger cracks in Squamish! 
Website is slow and unresponsive at times...
Hey Murray, the problem with the website is that sometimes it takes a long time to respond, with your browser showing "waiting for bcmc.ca". If you saw "broadcast email successful" then your emails d...
Website is slow and unresponsive at times...
Just to let you know that we are aware that the website is slow and unresponsive at times (not all the time -- somewhat random). Our webmaster, Jeff Han, has likely found the issue and is looking into...
Access to Mountain Lakes Hut
Access to BCMC huts isn't a secret and we should have detailed access info on the website. I've been asking our Hut & Cabin volunteers for the info for over a year. I will post the info on the website...
Ravil Has Summitted Everest
**** New update: **** I've published some pictures and a story at my blog:   http://8summits.com/blog/i-did-it-i-reached-the-top-of-the-world-on-may-25-th/ Please take a look. I am half way to Kat...
Ravil Has Summitted Everest
Way to go, Ravil. That's awesome!!!
Petzl Gri-Gri 2 recall
http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/us/recall-replacement-grigri-2
Arc'teryx video of Jason Kruk & Marc-Andre Leclerc
Awesome video. First part is Marc-Andre soloing High Plains Drifter (5.11c) in Squamish. The thin ice in Patagonia doesn't look any easier...  Pretty cool to see Marc-Andre progressing towards his dr...
Ravil on Everest -- going for the summit!
Message received on May 17, 2014 from Ravil Chamgoulov: ============================================== Hello All, I am going up for the summit push tomorrow. Approximate summit date is May 25. Wish...
Are you afraid of falling?
The fall at 2:03 looks to me like it was back clipped and using 2 'biners to clip into a bolt hanger, but I don't see a QD... It's pretty blurry but I think I managed to stop on a frame where it looks...
Powder Mountain Catskiing wants Brew Hut
Yes, i signed the position letter of the BCMC last night and it went out this morning. In short we oppose  the application by PMC. Ben might be able to post a copy of the letter on the website.
Last call on May 24-25 Wilderness First Aid course
Interested in a Wilderness First Aid course with CPR Class C certificate (20+4 hrs) on May 24-25 (CPR evening May 22)?   Save $125 -- At $205 this course is excellent value (retail value for this Can...
Rock Climbing Bears!!!
Got this from my friend Alex... pretty cool moves by the young one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAB9-VGIkzM
BCMC Liability Insurance Update
Good question Carson, and one that the committee looked at carefully. The answer is yes and yes... a member is covered in case of a claim on a club sanctioned trip (or course) by another member, a gue...
BCMC Liability Insurance Update
Go ahead and post some trips!!!  The new club Liability insurance is in effect as of today May 1, 12:01am and everyone is covered: members, trip organizers, volunteer instructors, casual volunteers,...
BCMC Liability Insurance Update
A quick update for those of you aware and interested in the issue we've been having with our current liability insurance coverage... The good news is that the FMCBC (who arranges the insurance policy...
Want to help the club? Here's a list of ways...
Take a look at the many ways people are already helping the club... and there's room for many more!!! Join us, it's fun and you get to meet many members if you want to.   Look at the volunteer oppo...
Zoa skiing conditions Feb 26
Went back on Friday. Mixed conditions. Moderate to strong winds at top. Looks like Thursday was very warm up there with anything with solar radiation having developed a crust that didn't soften on Fri...
Zoa skiing conditions Feb 26
Skied at Zoa on Wednesday. Wow, what a difference 2 m of recent snow makes!!! The work crews are still working on clearing up the highway, with many sections with still only a single lane in each dire...
Executive Position Vacant: Socials Chair
Hey Carson, I just got back and will be in touch with you by email shortly. I need to also talk with Doug as he's been involved with Socials for a short time and is figuring out how he can help. Bruc...
Executive Position Vacant: Socials Chair
Hey Carson, I'm away and won't be at the social tonight, but do talk to others about your interest. We should touch base after feb 13 and talk about it. currently I'm the one playing the Socials Chair...
PLB, SPOT, sat phone...
Looks interesting and perfect for a basecamp situation where multiple people want data access. i wonder how much the subscription will cost. I'll check it out and add it to the spreadsheet once it's c...
How to Lighten your backcountry setup
that's great, but I reckon the mouse trap wire should be mounted directly on the ski, eliminating the wood block for an even lighter setup :)