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@JayMac

Created 4 years ago

Semaphore Lakes Conservation
Tourism Pemberton got 225k of funding to install backcountry toilets in 2021.  Two of the locations are the Semaphore Lakes backcountry and the Wendy Thompson trailhead near Highway 99.  They would li...

@JayMac

Created 4 years ago

Semaphore Lakes Conservation
I have heard that the Pemberton Tourism Association has applied for funding to install an outhouse.  I'll see if I can get more information.
Ski Touring - Hanes Valley Information
Most of the Hanes Valley is low elevation so it doesn't get the best snow.  Upper Hanes valley just north of Crown Pass is exposed to avalanches from the north side of Crown Mountain.  The best locati...

@JayMac

Created 8 years ago

Climbing Courses 2018
Per was trying to get volunteers to help teach introductory climbing courses this year at the meeting tonight.  If you didn't sign the list please add your name to this topic and someone will contact...

@JayMac

Created 9 years ago

BCMC Trail on Grouse
I don't use the BCMC trail very much myself.  I prefer the Flint, but I think it provides a great public service.  I talked to Don McPherson once of the people who fixed the trail in the 90s.  I think...

@JayMac

Created 9 years ago

BCMC Trail on Grouse
I have been trying to get permission from Metro Vancouver to fix up the BCMC trail for a couple of years now.  I'm still working with Richard Walton, Mayor of the District of North Vancouver who is a...
Ski vs Splitboard
I'm not a snowboarder but have been backcountry skiing a long time.  Snowboards are great for some conditions but not very good in rolling terrain where you may need to switch from downhill mode to cl...

@JayMac

Created 10 years ago

Looking for Avalanche Transcievers
I have three ACC transceivers in North Vancouver.  Shoot me an email if you want to borrow them.  I have been wanting to organize a practice too, but it doesn't want to snow around here very often. Ja...
Building Committee Minutes
Did the group that went up there on May 23-24th get any good photos of the site?  Any update on site planning?

@JayMac

Created 11 years ago

Banff Mountain Film Festival - World Tour
Is coming to North Van and Vancouver on December 5 and 6th.   Get your tickets now at http://accvancouver.ca/wordpress/banff-mountain-film-festival-world-tour-2014/