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@rsimzer

Created 9 years ago

Anyone Selling Fritschi bindings?
Hi all!Looking for some bindings for my wife.  Either the Fritschi style or perhaps the Marker Tours.Please let me know if you are selling yours. Cheers, Rob 604 861 3222
BCMC 2016 Financial Statement
Thanks for posting these, Chris!  Many thanks to Alena for putting them together.
BCMC Survey Results
Thanks for posting these!
Watersprite trail status and Sept 24-25
Thanks Chris!  I appreciate the image provided as well.
Watersprite trail status and Sept 24-25
Hi Chris, Would it be possible to post the status of the trail building/ cabin building on the forum?

@rsimzer

Created 9 years ago

CWMS 6 Day Alpine Skills Course-- 50% off!
Hello everyone, Apologies for not being in touch the past few months.  I hope everyone has had a safe and successful spring/ summer! I received an email from Linda at Canada West Mountain School.  T...

@rsimzer

Created 10 years ago

Supporting and Retaining Instructors/ Leaders
All, Thank you for your constructive points.  Apologies for the delayed response-- I've been travelling for the last 5 weeks and am getting caught up on emails and such now while I wait in the airpor...

@rsimzer

Created 10 years ago

Looking for Avalanche Transcievers
Win, I think this is a good suggestion.  Paul, I agree with the specific lifetime you suggested.  They could probably last even longer, too.  Ideally we would specify that the beacons would be only fo...

@rsimzer

Created 10 years ago

Supporting and Retaining Instructors/ Leaders
Thanks for your suggestions, Sergui and Winifred.   Sergui, I'm not sure I fully understand what you mean in your most recent post.  Can you elaborate a bit?  EDIT post remove. Just a note here for...

@rsimzer

Created 10 years ago

Wanted: Static Rope
Hi John, Interesting you should ask-- the BCMC actually owns a 60m static rope (purchased this past summer) to assist with courses and practice sessions hosted by members. Are you interested in putt...

@rsimzer

Created 10 years ago

Supporting and Retaining Instructors/ Leaders
I should also clarify the process I was hoping to achieve.  Before commenting on what iare the best or least popular ideas, I ask people to please refraining from making judgement until people have ha...

@rsimzer

Created 10 years ago

Supporting and Retaining Instructors/ Leaders
Hello everyone, There has been a lot of discussion recently on the forums, and one topic that has come up involves retaining prolific trip leaders and volunteer course instructors.  There are many ot...
Water sprite Hut Post-Mortem
Although there are a lot of opposing ideas here, the dialogue is bringing to light a lot of concerns members have. In regards to the volunteer instructor and trip leader retention/ motivation, I ask...
Watersprite Lake Cabin - January 12th Meeting
Hi Stas, I think you bring up some valid points.  That said, I don't have much more to contribute to the discussion.  I will touch base with you through email about some other things. Cheers, Rob
Watersprite Lake Cabin - January 12th Meeting
While I can't comment on all of the points discussed, there were a few I would like to clear up. @Stas-- Volunteer course instructors are once again receiving MEC gift cards as a "thanks" for putting...
Watersprite Lake Cabin Special General Meeting
Well stated Alena and Glenn. On a side note, how does the process work for requesting a secret ballot?  Personally I would prefer to avoid scrutiny by some of the more... vocal... members when it com...

@rsimzer

Created 10 years ago

Canada West Mountain School Discounts
Hello Everyone!For those interested in receiving discounts on Canada West Mountain School courses outside our regularly scheduled trips, please take the following steps: Register and pay online. ...
Shannon Creek Watershed Skiing-- Any Experience?
Nice, thanks for the info Todd! I'm interested to see how it works with the new Gondola as they keep advertising for backcountry skiing potentials.  That said, I do see that the first ride up wouldn'...
Shannon Creek Watershed Skiing-- Any Experience?
Does anyone have experience skiing in the Shannon Creek Watershed area?  With access from the Gondola and winter on the horizon I'm wondering if it's a worthwhile trip. Any info helps! Cheers, Rob

@rsimzer

Created 10 years ago

Basic Aid Climbing Course
All, Jason is interested in doing one for Spring 2016.  We will be setting something up in February in prep for spring.  Stay tuned!

@rsimzer

Created 10 years ago

Selling Trad Gear
Hi there! I'm selling my trad gear.  I have a craigslist posting willing to sell all items for $460, but will extend a "BCMC Special" for $420 for everything.  Photos also shown on the craigslist pos...

@rsimzer

Created 10 years ago

Basic Aid Climbing Course
FYI there will be a static rope available to be used for this course if you so please, Serguei.

@rsimzer

Created 10 years ago

Basic Aid Climbing Course
I like this-- any way I can help with organization?  And Paul-- would you be interested in a guide-led course this summer?
Building Committee Minutes
Who is paying for the Geotech investigation, and what type of turnaround is expected on this information?

@rsimzer

Created 11 years ago

Overnight Hikes from Sea-to-Sky Gondola
Hello, Does anyone have some suggestions for overnight hikes accessed from the top of the Sea-to-Sky Gondola area?  I did the hike last weekend but it appears most of their info is on day hikes acces...