@marlaina's Forum Posts

Joffre Lakes Snowshoeing
Couple other thoughts - why not post this trip on the BCMC schedule? It's always nice to have fun trips like this. In fact, it was the first trip I ever led with the BCMC!  Also, about avalanche trai...
Joffre Lakes Snowshoeing
Hi Sarah, I can't speak to the current conditions since I haven't been up there lately. May be best to check some of the local ski touring groups/reports for info on where the snow lines are and all...
Conditions at Watersprite Lake?
Hey Sara, Good to see you're thinking about avalanche and safety. Glad everything went well this weekend. I believe the winter route is in the valley bottom, so you were probably on the summer route...
Conditions at Watersprite Lake?
Hi Sara, Saw this post a little late; it's Tuesday so I'm assuming you've already made a decision. I'm replying in case you're deciding to go at a later date, or in case anyone else is reading this a...
Life Insurance and coverage for backcountry skiers
Gasp! Well that's quite the price difference, eh?    Thanks for the feedback - I've brought up the price issue with our Northman rep and will see what he has to say. I'll just be generally giving th...
The BCMC Mountaineer journal
Oh! I thought we were talking about the BC Mountaineer - the bi-annual publication with trip reports etc.
The BCMC Mountaineer journal
Hey Paul, I just saw this thread! I'm a little late, right? Hahaha Do you have some suggestions on how to lighten it up? As you are aware, we have a new volunteer coming in, Brian Shannon, who is of...
Life Insurance and coverage for backcountry skiers
Hi again folks, As promised, here is the webpage I was talking about: https://northman.co/bcmc/ We have reached a deal with Northman where they are offering us 10-20% off of Tugo travel medical insu...
Climbing Insurance
Hi again folks, As promised, here is the webpage I was talking about: https://northman.co/bcmc/ We have reached a deal with Northman where they are offering us 10-20% off of Tugo travel medical insu...
Climbing Insurance
Hey everyone! Just wanted to update you all here. I've reached a deal with Northman (www.northman.co). We are just putting the final touches on a dedicated webpage just for BCMC members which will be...
Life Insurance and coverage for backcountry skiers
Hey everyone! Just wanted to update you all here. I've reached a deal with Northman (www.northman.co). We are just putting the final touches on a dedicated webpage just for BCMC members which will be...
Life Insurance and coverage for backcountry skiers
Ok great! I've sent the email to the insurance rep and am just waiting on a reply. If for some reason you don't hear back from me, feel free to follow up just in case I forgot! I'm trying to juggle a...
Life Insurance and coverage for backcountry skiers
Howdy folks, This thread is well-timed. I'm actually just negotiating with an insurance provider right now to provide discounted travel insurance policies (that actually include things like climbing,...

@marlaina

Created 10 years ago

Looking for Avalanche Transcievers
Just an update here... I've got a couple of leads on some old transceivers. Will keep you updated on my progress!

@marlaina

Created 10 years ago

Supporting and Retaining Instructors/ Leaders
Hi everyone, Thanks for starting this thread, Rob. This is a really great discussion to have.  We've had some recent ideas bouncing around about getting avi beacons for practice and/or instructional...

@marlaina

Created 10 years ago

Looking for Avalanche Transcievers
This is a great idea! Thanks for bringing it up, guys :) I'll make sure it gets on the agenda for the Feb 2 exec meeting. 

@marlaina

Created 10 years ago

Reel Rock 10 Ticket Available - Wed, Oct 14
Hey there BCMC'ers! I have a ticket available for Reel Rock 10 on Wednesday, October 14 at the Rio. It's on the trip list here: https://bcmc.ca/m/events/view/1443315638. It's sold out otherwise, so le...

@marlaina

Created 10 years ago

Meru Film Doc
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I've  been meaning to see this one and was trying to avoid driving all the way to Bellingham to see it. Maybe see you there!
Trips with kids/Teens
This is really great to hear! I'm so pleased to see such enthusiasm with these family hikes. Keep posting these sorts of trips :-)

@marlaina

Created 11 years ago

BCMC'ers CAN NOW BUY *PETZL* AT 40% OFF!!!....
Is Petzl one of those ones that you have to put your address in as Washington state? That might be why it wasn't showing up. 
2014 Summer trips
Dean! This is so cool. Thanks for sharing :)
Vancouver Cliffhanger after 8pm
Hey James, You should post a weekly trip. I know a few folks (like Anders Mjos) had a weekly trip going on last winter that worked out really well. If you were looking for a more consistent partner, t...
Spot(s) left on the Threefer Trip June 17 to 21!
Just wanted to post that a bunch of people bailed from my Adams/Hood/Helens threefer trip on June 17th to 21st, which means there are spots available! Check out the trip list for more details.    I ha...
Free Crevasse Rescue Course, March 14-16.
Hey! I'm interested. My email is marlaina.rhymer@gmail.com
Words of Wisdom Needed: Frosty Mountain in Winter?
Thanks for the advice, guys. ill save Frosty for another time. I am planning on doing avalanche training this year, but it just hasn't been offered a whole lot for snowshoers yet this year.    Any rec...