Hi All, I will be giving instruction on how to have a great overnight in a frigid gale without freezing your buns off. Feb.28-March1 At this point Peter is...
carter@...
Jan 4, 2009 5:30 am
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Happy new year folks. I was just perusing the current section trip schedule and noticed the absence of anyone putting on a spearhead traverse trip - odd since...
Happy new year ACCVI folks A quick email plea to see if I can find somebody willing to take my spot on the ACCVI trip to Kokanee Glacier hut come on, you...
Pre-election posturing that will likely not amount to much... Solicitor general wants penalties for backcountry violators Last Updated: Tuesday, January 6,...
I agree. Fine the idiots. Tim Strange ... From: "Shawn Hedges" <shawn96438@...> To: <acc_vi@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 8:41 AM ...
Tim Strange
tstrange@...
Jan 6, 2009 5:22 pm
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How do you decide who the idiots are? What if I get a cross-country pass at Mt Washington so I can use the trails to access Helen McKenzie Lake, then head off...
Should Government Departments be responsible for the maintenance of climbing bolt's! I can just see it now - BC Parks taking on the added responsibility. lol ...
Lindsay Elms
beyondnootka@...
Jan 6, 2009 8:16 pm
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If the hill has to do a rescue then they can bill them. I don't need the govt controlling where I can and cant go on my skins. People do themselves in everyday...
Cliff Umpleby
clif_iag@...
Jan 6, 2009 8:46 pm
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The media is not well informed on the subject of backcountry and are fumbling with their interviews. It sounds like the four skiers, banned from Grouse were at...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Jan 6, 2009 9:49 pm
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Hi All, Harry & Nadja Steiner, Linda Berube, Tricen Gratten and I will be doing an avalanche practice session at Mt Washington this coming Saturday. It will be...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Jan 7, 2009 1:48 am
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I would like to attend Peter, provided I'm not called back to work Saturday. I have probe and shovel, the beacon I can rent from Valhalla. While I...
For any ACC member interested, I am putting on an ice axe & crampon workshop for the Island Mountain Ramblers and would like to extend the invitation to ACC...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Jan 7, 2009 4:55 am
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Keep in mind I'm not a lawyer, so can't get into the details of legal obligations and liability stuff. Pretty much all BC ski resorts operate on BC Crown Land...
Patrick Daigle
p.daigle@...
Jan 7, 2009 6:59 am
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The research paper is called, "Evidence of heuristic traps in recreational avalanche accidents". written by Ian McCammon, from the National Outdoor Leadership...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Jan 7, 2009 7:33 am
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Perhaps the BC Gov should look at what the National Parks system does for their Public Safety. Long before the rockies ski resorts looked after their own avy...
Hi Rick, I believe that was the Amendment to the Occupiers Liability Act, that essentially put the onus on the user and took the liability away from the land...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Jan 7, 2009 8:34 am
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Were the Grouse Mtn 4 being reckless? According to much of the media, they were, but in hearing their story, they were equipped for back country travel and had...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Jan 7, 2009 8:46 am
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If the ski hill has to do the rescue then yes they can bill them, that is if the rescue is in their area of responsibility and their paid staff are used. Are...
Lindsay Elms
beyondnootka@...
Jan 7, 2009 6:50 pm
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Sandy Briggs
briggsag@...
Jan 8, 2009 12:29 am
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Hi all, Can anyone provide recent info about the Mt Arrowsmith road (Loon/connector/whatever + Cameron main + Pass Main)? Thanks, Sandy...
Alexander G. Briggs
briggsag@...
Jan 8, 2009 7:04 pm
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Hi Sandy, Loon/connector and Comeron Main were ploughed a few weeks ago. Don't know about Pass Main. I would say 4W/DR truck & chains are mandatory. Please...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Jan 8, 2009 7:42 pm
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** A note of clarification - the doors open at 7:00 with the presentation scheduled to begin at 7:30. Members and Guests - Come and join us for a free ...
I agree with Michael that the ACC should be monitoring this situation closely as I believe this time something is going to come down from the government. Maybe...
Lindsay Elms
beyondnootka@...
Jan 8, 2009 10:22 pm
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One wonders what's wrong with extrapolation of the Swiss model which requires all sensible climbers, ski mountaineers etc to have rescue insurance. You CAN...
martin smith
martin_smith@...
Jan 8, 2009 10:52 pm
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Our Section is offering an Avalanche Skills Training advanced course, at Mt Cain on Jan 30th to Feb 2nd and we have a few spots available. . Costs are $345 per...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Jan 9, 2009 1:14 am
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Our Section is offering an Avalanche Skills Training advanced course, at Mt Cain on Jan 30th to Feb 2nd and we have a few spots available. . Costs are $345 per...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Jan 9, 2009 3:14 pm
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Good discussion folks - interesting and thought-provoking comments by all. My personal view at this point in time is that requiring personal insurance and/or...
As much as we'd like to educate people to behave safely, there will always be those (many) who defy and ignore rules.It's a reality of life and the human...
claire ebendinger
marieclaireben@...
Jan 9, 2009 8:12 pm
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For about 12 years of my life, off and on, I have been involved in Search and Rescue activities including Alberta Parks alpine rescue in the Rockies, Ground...
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