If you want to buy coffee beans and catch some Rockies history at the same time, check out Cairo coffee on Fort St just below Blanshard. It's run by an...
The North Vancouver Library is currently working on a virtual exhibit entitled "Walking in the Clouds: A People's History of BC Mountaineering" Right now they...
Does anyone have any current information on the state of the through road from Pt Renfrew to Cowichan Lake, in particular it's condition wrt cycling. Thanks ...
martin smith
martin_smith@...
Jun 15, 2009 2:41 pm
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The latest I heard is all the paving is done and it is in great shape, they have also taken out some of the bumps on the Port Renfrew road as well. We were...
Jack Fisher
jafisher@...
Jun 15, 2009 3:06 pm
2607
I drove the main road from Port Renfrew to Cowichan Lake via Harris Creek. It was all paved except for one narrow stretch of about 200 m. There were few...
in case anyone hasn't seen this; http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/06/15/bc-search-rescue-service-suspended.html Selena [Non-text portions...
Selena Swets
sswets@...
Jun 16, 2009 2:48 am
2610
I am in the process of purchasing a GPS and wondering if anyone has any thoughts positive or negative? I want a unit I can use with the computer to...
I've been using the Garmin 60CSX and I'm very pleased with it. - great reception under the trees; cheaper units are useless in the forest - large clear screen ...
I didn't hear about this... I'm pretty ignorant about S&R, so could someone answer a question about the situation in this article? Assuming the story is...
The Garmin 60 CSX is an excellent choice. I fully endorse Gerhardt's information with a couple of riders here and there. 1. Try also GPS Central at ...
martin smith
martin_smith@...
Jun 16, 2009 10:54 pm
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There was some confusion as to who had responded to the SOS signal stamped in the snow by the out of bounds lost skiers, with the ski resort, RCMP and SAR all...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Jun 16, 2009 11:28 pm
2615
I think the best way we can serve our community is to just to firstly, be responsible for our own selves and then right on the heels of that statement, accept...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Jun 17, 2009 12:58 am
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RSMP determine whether and when to deploy SAR. SAR do not go out without being told to by the police. That is the provincial policy. Having said that, the...
Shannon Finnegan
sefinn@...
Jun 17, 2009 1:16 am
2617
SAR managers can only act if authorized by the RCMP, and once they are granted a task number by the Rescue Coordination Centre. I'm not sure it's the...
Liz Williams
seahorse@...
Jun 17, 2009 3:39 am
2618
Does anyone in Victoria have a copy of the Climber's Guide to the Rocky Mountains of Canada - North, the one that covers the Jasper area? I would like to...
Geoff Bennett
geoff.bennett@...
Jun 17, 2009 10:37 pm
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Returning from an (abortive) trip to Steamboat on Saturday evening I unpacked to find that my Garmin 60CSx GPS was not with my gear. It must have been left...
martin smith
martin_smith@...
Jun 22, 2009 5:10 am
2620
As off Sunday week ago to get to the Matchlee Mountain trailhead you would need a chainsaw to clear the road. Although ATV's have been through they have cut...
Lindsay Elms
beyondnootka@...
Jun 22, 2009 2:04 pm
2621
Logging roads have extended as far as the Strathcona Park boundary up Kweishun Creek which is off Rees Creek and the Cruikshank River. Follow the Cruikshank as...
Lindsay Elms
beyondnootka@...
Jun 22, 2009 2:32 pm
2622
Hi, I thought some of you might be interested in a couple of spots which we have open on a three day mountain skills course coming up next week-end. The course...
The road was reactivated only 1 week ago which up to that time was impassible after the 1st creek crossing. The road is now accessible to the head of our trail...
Cliff Umpleby
clif_iag@...
Jun 22, 2009 7:42 pm
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The Heathens are holding their annual Summer Alpine Camp from June 27th to July 11th, at Crest Creek Crags. It's a good opportunity to meet the folks that are...
Peter Rothermel
prother@...
Jun 23, 2009 11:15 pm
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Spine trail story in Times Colonist. http://www.timescolonist.com/Travel/Island+trail+drawing+board/1730687/story.html...
Hi folks. I'm looking for trip partner(s) for a potential wee 3-day climb in mid-July of either Kings Peak/Elkhorn traverse (Elkhorn via N/W ridge), or...
Hey all, I am wanting to take my girlfriend up to Mt. Hal from the Port Alberni side. She is a hiker and does not like exposure or scrambling (e.g. the Fin...
Road to comox gl. is in good shape. looks like the wash out sections did not get hit this year by heavy run off due to low snow. There is security at the gate...
Cliff Umpleby
clif_iag@...
Jun 29, 2009 3:54 pm
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Anyone who has, or knows of, a canoe for sale, would you contact my son, Shaun. He lives in Campbell River and would like one to access hiking places....
claire ebendinger
marieclaireben@...
Jun 30, 2009 5:43 am
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Hello everyone, Can Big Den still be approached by the old Elk River Timber Company road from Highway 28? It is my understanding that this road has been ...
Has anyone out there climbed Victoria Peak via the West Ridge rte and can offer a touch more information that Phil Stone does Island Hikes (i.e., "4th class...
Hello All! I am happy to have recently rejoined with the ACC-VI. Time to dust off my climbing shoes! Looking for relaxed, family friendly climbing partner(s)...
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