@peterm's Forum Posts

Check before you ride
Came across this cool bit of video on Facebook It is a short piece on how using a makeshift avy bomb. Always look before you leap.
Snowshoes for Elfin Lakes?
Dan, you will need snow shoes. You might be able to make it there without them. In Feb there are meters of snow and a well trodden track to the cabin. I have not been to Elfin in a long while. I would...
gender mix and group decisions
An avalanche in Stevens Pass about this time in 2012 created a bit of a stir because of the high level of experience and the inferred expertise of the people involved. Of course it was a mixed group.
gender mix and group decisions
The study was done about ten years ago now. I believe that the observations and remarks made in the study were very good. Two differences today are, the increase in the number of females participating...

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Created 9 years ago

Watersprite Cabin Booking Availability Calendar
Good to hear about and see success Chris. Hope everyone is up for "a new experience" hahahahahahahahahaha I am looking forward to spending at least one weekend up there this season.

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Created 9 years ago

The BCSARA Online Store is live!
  A recent fire has put a local SAR group in a bad spot. Check out the Club Twitter feed or use the link below          The BCSARA Online Store is live! bcsara.com/2016/12/the-bc
Article: Close the system
What I find interesting about this topic, is the stat of 56% of the incidents in this category were directly related to the absence of a knot. Why are so many people making the same mistake? There is...
2016/2017 Ski Season
Here is a uTube video by Jeff Campbell: Alpine Touring Equipment: Retention and Release in the Backcountry   From the uTube site Jeff Campbell, PhD Student, University of WashingtonThe purpose of this...
2016/2017 Ski Season
I am lucky, found another cool video from Mr Up, Greg Hill. More early season be fearful, careful etc kinda stuff
2016/2017 Ski Season
Whistler is opening tomorrow, the north shore mountains are getting dumped on. I just got turned on to a Patagonia video shot in the Tantalus Range I bet if you look up while driving the Squamish Hyw...
BCMC 2016 Financial Statement
  I look forward to the Cabin Completion Presentation and accompanying photo collage.  I see that Marlaina has a trip scheduled for New Years Eve.  I think it's going to fill fast and be the place to...

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Created 9 years ago

BD Boundary skis good for new AT skiers?
Fat skis have not been considered "good" skis for touring. You are entering a topic that will generated a wide range of opinion. There are plenty of advantages of skiing in the backcountry with a ski...

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Created 9 years ago

Garibaldi via Brohm Ridge
I have not been up to Garibaldi for a long time. but usually the berschrund has opened up by Sept and routes around it have been tried. Bivouc is a good source for information.
Mountain Running
Dean, Paul, This type of run is at the other end of the spectrum, the Glen Coe Skyline  I am always amazed at what people will pay for. Dean, you may be correct about the lack of interest at this time...
Mountain Running
Good morning Dean, I must offer a bit of an apology. I am not doing a very good job at presenting my intentions.  I am not a runner, I would rather ski. I do enjoy the sport of running, but mainly as...
Where Did All Our "Regular Trips-On-Schedule Go?"
I am now on the bus, on my way to work. One trip topic that has sparked my interest, but I have not seen it go anywhere has been put forward by iegress. I hope I get this right. I think that what was...
Where Did All Our "Regular Trips-On-Schedule Go?"
Stas, you just need to accept the fact that voting is available to all, at a meeting. The vote to build the cabin was done correctly. That is it. If you were not at the meeting, you can not vote. This...
Mountain Running
Here is a local event, what I have in mind is not so grand, http://aroundthelake.ca/
Where Did All Our "Regular Trips-On-Schedule Go?"
Thank you forum administrator. Stas, gas money, really? For a chain saw? For what? I have no idea what you are talking about. Stas, buddy I do not understand you. OK you have some beefs, well it appea...
Where Did All Our "Regular Trips-On-Schedule Go?"
Your comments are objectionable. Put up or shut up. Run for office. I will vote for you. When people or persons treat you in a similar manner I will defend you.
Where Did All Our "Regular Trips-On-Schedule Go?"
whoooooa! I have been involved with this dumb ass cabin subject for quite a while. I am confident that this was not the first time that a cabin committee was formed for the Watersprite Cabin. I unders...
Mountain Running
Sorry Paul, I was on my lunch and had to sign out quickly. I should qualify "doable" as can be done at a walking pace, say a fast & light pace. I like the idea of running clinics etc but that is not w...
Mountain Running
Ahhhhh......no, too much work, for me. I have a plan of what I want to offer as a route/event/trip. As for structure, generally in a broad sense following Barkley and FatAss. With a the membership num...
Mountain Running
Awesome times Dean. I am familiar with both trails, and have done a "fast and light" to Castle Towers. Not even close to your time. You may be right about a lack of active runners at this time. The sp...
Mountain Running
Hello fellow members, I am interested in putting on some running trips. I need some help, the logistics are a bit much for me. I have a plan and need a few helpers to get it done. You can express your...