@PaulO's Forum Posts

@PaulO

Created 11 years ago

Carpooling to the Squamish Mountain Festival
Anyone taking a Squamish Mountain Festival climbing course this coming Saturday and want to carpool to/from Squamish... let me know. Thanks, Paul

@PaulO

Created 11 years ago

Survey about Robert Bateman
Request for BCMC members to participate in a  2-5 minute survey titled "Your Perception of Robert Bateman and the Robert Bateman Centre"  that will be used by a local MBA student as part of his resear...

@PaulO

Created 11 years ago

Ocun Crack Climbing Gloves
Several people have asked where I got my Crack Climbing Gloves and when I tell them MEC they say they can't find them there or anywhere (apparently MEC doesn't stock them anymore).  I talked to one gu...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

Are you afraid of falling?
That one fall looked really bad... where the rope appeared to come out from the only QD he'd clipped... then the guy hit the rock at the bottom and bounced part way down the hill.  I wonder if the rop...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

BCMC Liability Insurance Update
 Agree... excellent work by the FMCBC to resolve this issue with the help of an knowledgeable lawyer. 

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

BCMC Recognition Program
No, the minimum 12 unique BCMC participants can be from more than one BCMC trip.  For example, you could organize several BCMC trips with six participants each that overall have at least 12 unique BCM...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

AST-2 course for Jan 11/12 & 18/19 has an opening
Anyone interested in completing their AST-2 level this year... there is now an opening in the BCMC member version (special pricing) scheduled for Jan 11/12 + 18/19.  For more information, go to this p...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

Two AST-1 courses were added for Dec 28-29th
Additional offerings of AST-1 has been added for December 28-29th for snowshoers and skiers/boarders.  If you're waiting for the chance to take an avalanche training course, here's your chance.  Pleas...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

Using the "trip forum" for planning a trip
As an organizer, I find using an event's "Trip Planning" forum very useful for sharing information among "Confirmed" participants.  Please keep in mind that the initial post in an event's Trip Plannin...
Ice climbing basics: Ice screw placement, anchors
"This film demonstrates proper ice screw placement technique, as well as how to set an anchor and a v-thread in waterfall ice. We will discuss the key technical elements, but remember that when swingi...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

The eWaiver has been updated to correct a typo
Everyone... please re-read and re-agree to the latest BCMC eWaiver. The change this morning combined what was previously point "1." and "2." of the "TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS..." section. Any questi...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

Project Approval Policy
A new Project Approval Policy was adopted at November's Executive Meeting and will hencefore be used to evaluate any member's request to the BCMC Executive for project funding. The BCMC Project Appro...
Video: Ice climbing Technique with Tom Brooks
Video tutorial titled Ice climbing Technique with Tom Brooks. It appears to be an older tutorial (or he likes using older tools) but I think he presents many good ideas. (Please keep in mind that I'm...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

Executive Seeks Project Proposals from Members
As a current Executive member I agree with Scott's suggestion that the club should provide some financial help to offset transportation fuel costs for groups volunteering their time (and equipment) ma...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

New BCMC Waiver in a week
I have added the new BCMC Waiver to the website and changed every member's waiver status from "Current" to "Old version".  Please read and agree to the new waiver at your earliest convenience.  Thank...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

adding 2 trips
I looked but only found the one trip.  Without seeing how you setup the second trip I can't imagine what may have gone wrong.  Try the "Reuse" option to create your second trip, since it is similar to...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

20hr Wilderness First-Aid course (fall 2013)
For all members interest in taking a 20hr Wilderness First-Aid course... I'm looking for feedback on when to add it to the BCMC Fall schedule, e.g. late October or early November?  There will be space...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

URGENT: anyone can lend a few snow pickets please?
I have 3 long and 1 short that you can borrow.

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

New Photo Contest... I need feedback please
I added a Photo Contest to the site and no one has entered since it was officially launched.  I'm very curious to know why.  Any suggested changes?  Thanks in advance.  Paul... volunteer webmaster 

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

Adding your Profile Image
Some members have asked how they can add their Profile Image.  First login then click on the My Account button (upper right page) then click on Change Profile Image link (top left column).  Next click...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

GeoBC Topographic Maps
Here's a link to topographic maps for the province of BC... GeoBC ... you will need to wait several seconds for the map to load.

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

Lower and South Apron Closed: Rock Fall Hazard
Lower and South Apron has been reopened... Eva and I climbed Rambles and Deidre today :-) 

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

Lower and South Apron Closed: Rock Fall Hazard
There is a report out that BC Parks has closed access to the Lower and South Apron due to a rock fall danger.  There is a large loose rock near the top of the third pitch of Over The Rainbow (where Si...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

Outdoor Gear Swap Forum
After several requests I have added this member-only forum for posting outdoor-gear items that club members wish to buy or sell to other members. The BCMC will not be involved in these transactions in...

@PaulO

Created 12 years ago

Combining The Sickle with White Lightning
I'm looking for some 'beta' on the possibility of linking the lower half of The Sickle (5.9) route with the last two pitches (5.9 & 5.8) of the White Lightning route.  Can they be linked?  And is the...