Looking for GPS track of Ralph Forester Hut trail from Kinney Lake. I do have verbal description of it from Alpine Select, but it too admits being sketchy and hard to follow. At least would be nice to...
"..I'm sure there are lots of other good reasons for mountaineers to learn basic aid climbing skills using "regular" rock climbing gear..."
Aid training is a superior way to practice placing cam...
I have been thinking about running a one-day session of this kind. However it was meant for mountaineers, not rock climbers. The main difference is using alpine gear that's already available. No pre-m...
Looking forward to this! Much needed and much appreciated! Thanks a lot Werner!!! :)
Hi Liam,
Welcome to Canada and BCMC!
If you know exactly what you are looking for, MEC Gear Swap is where to get decent (new or second-hand) stuff: http://www.mec.ca/AST/ContentPrimary/Community/Gear...
In case you have ice tools such as Atzar/Quark or Sum'Tec getting rusty in your closet why not consider selling? A friend of mine needs a replacement pair. Or you may rent them out to me for a few mon...
Yes Werner, protocols and rules exist for reasons, whatever they are. Just remember that those who are willing to volunteer may have a lot of passion but not have deep pockets, they can "only" donate...
Probably good stuff, but search for "Petzl" at this page http://www.promotive.com/action/user/home, button My Pro-Deals, gives me this: "..There are not any brands that meet your sort criteria please...
Thanks for posting! This one brings up again a sobering point: "..the bulk of present-day climbers learned the ropes in a climbing gym, not on the rock..in a gym, the anchors and protection are fixed...
Problem remains. My email Spam folder is now what I have to check as often as I check my inbox. All email sent via BCMC website ends up as spam. This is annoying in the least. The sender may feel igno...
I have come across different SOS devices and general feeling is a disappointment. The technology regardless where it is coming from doesn't seem to be there yet. My new SPOT GEN 3 routinely fails to d...
I am organizing a few fundraising events in memory of Tim Jones. All proceeds will go to NSR. ( LINK HERE )These are technical guided alpine trips: glacier travel and ice/snow climbing. Slalok, Baker...
Paul, Peter, Clayton, thanks a lot to you all guys!
I have what you need, 3 short, 1 long
Peter, that's super! Please check your email.
I have 3 long and 1 short that you can borrow.
Thanks a lot! We are looking for 2 short and 1 long. If you could lend us 1 short 1 long, would be great. Lets coordinate via email.
This weekend trip's crew suddenly changed, and one of the effects is that we are now short on gear, especially on snow pickets. Anyone can lend us a few for the weekend, please? Much appreciated!
>>If anyone knows of or can figure out how to better deal with GMAIL's aggressive filtering system then do let me know.
No one knows. On one of my trips I had problem with two people not notified by g...
1) I just discovered by accident, that Google marks as spam emails sent from this address:B.C. Mountaineering Club webmaster@bcmc.caA member emailed me request to join a trip via BCMC web site, and Go...