Web Links

Weather

• Mountain Forecast
• The Weather Network
• Environment Canada
• Climate Archives for Canada (see past weather conditions up to the previous day)
• BC River forecast centre snow pillow and rain gauge data
• Whistler Alpine Forecast
• UBC weather model see also this KML file with ubc eos locations or use google maps to read it directly.

Roads

• BackRoadStatus.com is a good resource for road conditions
• Forestry road conditions and closures as published by the government
• Provincial highways
• Webcams on BC highways

Important Organizations

• Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC
• Climber's Access Society of BC
• Canadian Avalance Association

Clubs

• Alpine Club of Canada, Vancouver Section

• Alpine Club of Canada, Whistler Section

• Alpine Club of Canada National website

• British Columbia Mountaineering Club
• Chilliwack BC Hiking Club
• Kootenay Mountaineering Club
• Vancouver Regional Outdoor Club
• Varsity Outdoor Club

Outdoor Activity Websites

• Bivouac.com
• Telemarktips.com
• Clubtread.com
• OurWestCoast

Avalanche Resources

• Canadian Avalanche Association
• Avalanche Bulletins and Forestcasts for Western Canada
• US Northwest Avalanche Centre
• US Northwest Avalanche Forecast
• MEC avalanche awareness series
• Avalanche first response online training
• Avalanche Glossary with lots of detail, from Utah

Some Local Retailers

• Mountain Equipment Co-op
• Valhalla Pure
• AJ Brooks
• Taiga
• Sports Junkies carry used hiking, camping and skiing equipment

Some Local Manufacturers

• Arc'teryx
• G3
• Intuition Sports
• Taiga

Free Money

• Neil Mackenzie Adventure Grant deadline for applications for expeditions during winter 25/6 is 23rd August 2025
• John Lauchlan Award (Expedition Support) January 31st
• Jen Higgins Grant For Young Women January 31st
• The Big Wild I think it's possible to get money here, but I'm not sure how