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@Silvertip

Created 5 years ago

Mount Seymour Backcountry
Hey Everyone,   Haven't been up to the local mountains to snowshoe this season. Has anyone been up to Mount Seymour recently? Is it busier than past seasons?   I want to know if I need to get...
Looking for a Top Roping Partner
I climb mainly indoors, but a bit of outdoors. I want to spend as much time climbing outdoors as possible.   I am a solid belayer who is looking for a regular partner to climb at Cliffhanger, Smoke Bl...
Snow Shoeing Needle Peak Approach
Looking to a trip partner to do the approach to Needle peak in winter.  Location up Coquihalla. Follow a ridge with trees up to an open area near tree line and get a good view of various mountains. Ch...
Joffre Lakes Snowshoeing
  On the topic of snowshoeing at Joffre Lakes, I led a BCMC trip to the middle lake and water fall on Saturday Dec. 16th.    The trail was compacted and I cached my snow shoes because there were merel...
Joffre Lakes Snowshoeing
On the topic of Joffre lakes, I posted this trip for this saturday.   there appears to be a weather window.  Check out the trip list for details. 
Looking for partner who can help me co-lead trips
Hey, My name is Dan G. aka. Silvertip.  I am looking for a BCMC member to help me co-lead beginner/intermediate day trips. Trips include: - Hiking - Scrambling - Rock Climbing (Top roping) - Snow shoe...
Howe Sound Crest Trail.
Hey,  Just did a portion of the howe sound trail today, July 16th, trail is snow free to strachan meadows.  Past this I don't know but likely has seen significant melting. Silvertip
Howe Sound Crest Trail.
It sounds like you have your answer. If you want some pictures of the trail you can view my trip picture posting.  Look for Silvertip 23 days ago as of June 29th.
BCMC Website Nuclear Meltdown Disaster
Thank you Paul O., Chris L, and company for your efforts. Cheers, Dan G.
Article: Close the system
This is one of my favourite topics.  Check out the following videos that cover closing the system for both rappelling and lowering/climbing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U6tdEevJgs https://www.y...
Presentation about Mountain Traverses
Hi Peter, I am in discussions with David S. and will look into your request. Cheers, Dan G.
Presentation about Mountain Traverses
Hi Peter, I will see what I can do.  No promises.  Did you have some dates in mind that I could present to Daphne? Cheers, Dan G.
Presentation about Mountain Traverses
Hi folks, My friend Daphne who is a member of the ACC is doing a presentation about her mountain adventures on Sept. 27th.  Details are below.   Itinerary: The summer is all but...

@Silvertip

Created 10 years ago

Recall: Carabiners/Quickdraws & Nylon Runners
Hi Paul,  Thanks for sharing this information.  I am glad to see a fellow member of the climbing community looking out for others.  I use Black Diamond climbing equipment. Fortunately none of my equ...
Climbing Insurance
Hi Werner,  Thank you for posting options for travel insurance (which covers mountaineering and rock climbing).  I like the ranking system and the details of the cons of some of the options. Cheers...
Water sprite Hut Post-Mortem
Just wanted to put some information out there.  This may come off as a tangent, but the key points are germane to the discussion of the process. I served on strata council for approximately 3 years...
Climbing Insurance
Having travel insurance is critical...  Health care costs are much greater in the US than other countries, which makes it especially important when traveling in the US.   Most travel insurance exclude...