Beware - rant coming! OK, I know it's an old complaint, but does anyone know why it is (or seems to be) so hard to get any meteorological comment on what is...
Victoria members - anyone going to MEC in Victoria? if so, please let me know. Im wanting to make sure I can get some ski skins to fit my Asnes Rago skis,...
Victoria members - anyone going to MEC in Victoria? if so, please let me know. Im wanting to make sure I can get some ski skins to fit my Asnes Rago skis,...
I am selling my dynafit boots from last year. I posted an earlier paragraph about the problem with them. Basically if you are doing a lot of skiing and not in...
Cliff Umpleby
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Dec 6, 2007 10:57 pm
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4 Michelin LTX M/S snow tires, P245/70R16 - plus link chains to fit A nice low price will be asked if there is an ACC member out there who would like to buy...
Judith Holm
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Dec 7, 2007 3:29 am
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All, I feel I need to say something relevant to the announcement that MEC has stopped selling polycarbonate bottles. See news at ...
Alexander G. Briggs
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Dec 8, 2007 5:13 am
2075
The Avalanche Skills Training 2 course, set for December 14 to 17 has one last place open. We are meeting on the Friday evening at Mt Cain and the course is...
Peter Rothermel
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Dec 9, 2007 4:09 am
2076
The ice at the back of the Washington ski area is starting to form up with these cold temps. the further upstream lines are coming in with some grade 4-5...
Cliff Umpleby
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Dec 9, 2007 5:37 pm
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Arrowsmith is a playground right now. The Weepy Wall is thin but climbable. the Cokely Wall is thicker than I've ever seen. Crystal Chadelier is in great...
I'm posting the following on behalf of a friend (in Victoria). If interested please contact him directly. ... I have two pairs of skis for sale: 1) Atomic...
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Peter Rothermel
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Dec 12, 2007 2:00 am
2080
Petzl are recalling all of their Sarken crampons because they are susceptible to premature wearout following heavy use. To find out where to send them type in...
Lindsay Elms
beyondnootka@...
Dec 12, 2007 2:11 am
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With the latest melt you can now drive a reasonable 4 x 4 all the way to the climbs on Cokely Wall. Climbed Crystal Chandeleir yesterday. The vertical curtains...
The FMCBC has a new email address and website domian. Effective immediately our new email address is fmcbc@.... fmcbc@... is no...
Evan Loveless
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Dec 13, 2007 8:04 pm
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Saw five Elk on the road near the Judges parking lot, wished I had my camera with. The road is 2wd at least to the switch backs, I passed a grader on Cameron...
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Peter Rothermel
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Dec 14, 2007 12:53 am
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I just received double good news today, regarding park status for the Arrowsmith Massif. First, the Regional District of Nanaimo has sent to the Provincial ...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Dec 14, 2007 1:56 am
2086
Hi all, Concerned about letting your home base know you're OK when you're out in the boonies? Then Check out SPOT. <www.findmespot.com> Cheers, Sandy [Non-text...
Sandy Briggs
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Dec 14, 2007 3:50 am
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That's wonderful news, Peter! At the rate the logging was progressing on both sides of the access road this past summer and the ubiquitous red logging tape on...
ACC NewsNet Header <http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/mimages/NewsnetHeader_TN.gif> MEC pulls polycarbonate plastic containers from its shelves Mountain...
Geoff Bennett
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Dec 14, 2007 6:11 am
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ACC NewsNet Header <http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/mimages/NewsnetHeader_TN.gif> Canmore Ice Climbing Festival needs volunteers The Canmore Ice Climbing...
Geoff Bennett
gtb2939@...
Dec 15, 2007 1:08 pm
2090
ACC NewsNet Header <http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/mimages/NewsnetHeader_TN.gif> Canmore Ice Climbing Festival needs volunteers The Canmore Ice Climbing...
Geoff Bennett
gtb2939@...
Dec 15, 2007 1:08 pm
2091
Hi All, Thanks to Rick Johnson for bringing this to my attention. Like Rick, I lament the difficulty we have in this country in getting good rescue insurance....
Alexander G. Briggs
briggsag@...
Dec 18, 2007 4:01 am
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Just thought people might be interested to know that there are a few spaces on Avalanche Courses over the holidays as follows: AST1 Mount Washington 28-29...
Good Afternoon, My name is Darryn McConkey and I work as a Biologist for the Ministry of Environment in Nanaimo. I am leading a habitat protection initiative...
Here's a note from the UVic Outdoor Club. If you're interested in a Tracker beacon at a very good price ($90 less than MEC), get in touch with Cameron. Peter, ...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Dec 21, 2007 1:38 am
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Does anyone have recent experience with snow conditions and gate access on the Kludakh? We're looking for some local snowshoeing over the holidays. Thanks, ...
Josh Slatkoff
slatkoff@...
Dec 24, 2007 3:39 pm
2097
Hi everyone, Wish all of you the best of this holiday season and the very best in 2008! Wish to let you know that there have been a few additions and changes...