@peterm's Forum Posts

@peterm

Created 11 years ago

Trip Reports and the lack thereof
Hey BCMC members et al, Did you know that you can post your trip reports on Facebook? I did not and I tried, and it works. I am one of the whiners and criers about the lack of trip reports posted. I...

@peterm

Created 11 years ago

Missing Hiker? in the north shore mountains
Here is the link to NSR page posted today http://www.northshorerescue.com/2015/01/05/missing-person-investigation-liang-jin/

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

Rock Climbing Bears!!!
I wonder if we could get mama bear to do a workshop or program.

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

Volunteer Trainers
Hello Justin, et al,   I have been fortunate to be able to "train" through the club, I do appreciate the financial benefit for the training I got. My basic rock climbing and backcountry ski training...

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

PLB, SPOT, sat phone...
i like the Iridium Go option
Diamond Head conditions Dec 27
LOL, this video is great! I do not remember hearing about these fellows. Some delightful insight into the mind of a great climber.

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

Cypress Ski Passes
Night skiing at Cypress starts tomorrow night.

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

Hagan Daemon Skis
Here is a site that might be useful. Skiing with short skis is popular and called "skiboarding." I am not familiar with the sport.

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

PLB, SPOT, sat phone...
I have a Spot Tracker and find it useful. Very simple, not very expensive. I have had it now for 3-4 years and have not felt the need to " upgrade" to text or voice capabilities. There is some concern...

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

PLB, SPOT, sat phone...
Nice job in gathering the info. I think a sat phone is the most versatile option. The device is purpose built to operate in severe conditions, very little training needed to operate, no second guessin...

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

Changes to Forum? Some ideas...
I like Scott's suggestion

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

Changes to Forum? Some ideas...
OK, login in works now, nice work Geoff.   When trying to up-load photos to Members Pictures the number of required fields/information to input puts me off bothering to up-load any photos.   With...

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

Changes to Forum? Some ideas...
I agree with your points. Just listing what topics are active is fine, and yes increase the number. As for the trips reports, for winter trips I am most interested in a basic summery of conditions, ac...

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

Cypress Ski Passes
Not sure about the eagle, made me wonder also. I am stunned at the rail hopping......

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

Cypress Ski Passes
Cypress opened yesterday, night skiing will start soon.   I didn't know that they did this sort of thing in Calgary
Mount Baker - Heliotrope Ridge Trailhed
Glacier Creek Rd. # 39 to Heliotrope Ridge Trailhead -  snow covered and open. Tree blocking road 1-2km before trailhead.

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

Cypress Ski Passes
Transportation options for getting to Cypress Mountain   By Car Meet up at the church.   By transit.   Granville - at  West Georgia, the 250, 251, 252, 253, 254and 257 buses all stop at the Par...

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

Cypress Ski Passes
Radmila has just announced on Facebook that this years discounts on ski passes for Cypress are available till Oct 2nd.   Here are the details:   Hi Everyone,you're getting this email because I t...

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

URGENT: anyone can lend a few snow pickets please?
I have what you need, 3 short, 1 long
Cheakamus Lake Trail-head Vandalism
Not students, adults. As for time stamped photos, I feel certain there could be something set up without too much technical savvy needed, just cash and political will. In the meantime, stay alert to v...
Cheakamus Lake Trail-head Vandalism
I guess cars being broken into is nothing new. Suspect vehicle red 4x4 pickup with graphics- some blue colouring, box liner- had a ladder in the box, with nice rims. Time about 8:00am, nice way to sta...

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

Tracking our most reliable trip participants?
I think that most trips only need 7 days open for registration. The narrower window of opportunity will certainly create a certain level of sign up competition and potentially weed out the more impuls...

@peterm

Created 12 years ago

Skiing Dirty Spring Snow
  Skins: Sticky - you mean dirty, loss of slip? I guess that if you were to put skins on, some but not all of that stuff would be transferred to the glue. Depending on the condition of the glue, the...