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== Weather == | |||
*[http://www.mountain-forecast.com/ Mountain Forecast] | |||
*[http://www.theweathernetwork.com/ The Weather Network] | |||
*[http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/canada_e.html Environment Canada] | |||
*[http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/canada_e.html Climate Archives for Canada] (see past weather conditions up to the previous day) | |||
*[http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/rfc/river_forecast/pilldat.htm BC River forecast centre snow pillow and rain gauge data] | |||
*[http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/weather/forecast/index.htm Whistler Alpine Forecast] | |||
*[http://weather.eos.ubc.ca/wxfcst/ UBC weather model] see also this [[Media:ubc_eos_weatherlocs.kml | KML file with ubc eos locations]] or use [http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=http://www.ubc-voc.com/mediawiki/images/e/e3/Ubc_eos_weatherlocs.kml google maps to read it directly]. | |||
== Roads == | |||
*[https://backroadstatus.com BackRoadStatus.com] is a good resource for road conditions | |||
*[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=5CFC0369AA994CF3B339DEFC6DCD82D6 Forestry road conditions and closures] as published by the government | |||
*[http://www.drivebc.ca/ Provincial highways] | |||
*[http://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam Webcams on BC highways] | |||
==Important Organizations== | ==Important Organizations== | ||
*[http://www.mountainclubs.bc.ca Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC] | *[http://www.mountainclubs.bc.ca Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC] | ||
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==Clubs== | ==Clubs== | ||
*[http://www.accvancouver.ca/ Alpine Club of Canada, Vancouver Section] | |||
*[http://accwhistler.ca/ Alpine Club of Canada, Whistler Section] | |||
*[http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/ Alpine Club of Canada National website] | *[http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/ Alpine Club of Canada National website] | ||
*[http://bcmc.ca British Columbia Mountaineering Club] | *[http://bcmc.ca British Columbia Mountaineering Club] | ||
*[http://www.hikechilliwack.com/ Chilliwack BC Hiking Club] | |||
*[http://www.kootenaymountaineering.bc.ca/ Kootenay Mountaineering Club] | *[http://www.kootenaymountaineering.bc.ca/ Kootenay Mountaineering Club] | ||
*[http://ubc-voc.com | *[http://www.vancouveroutdoorclub.com/ Vancouver Regional Outdoor Club] | ||
*[http://ubc-voc.com Varsity Outdoor Club] | |||
==Outdoor Activity Websites== | ==Outdoor Activity Websites== | ||
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*[http://www.telemarktips.com Telemarktips.com] | *[http://www.telemarktips.com Telemarktips.com] | ||
*[http://www.clubtread.com Clubtread.com] | *[http://www.clubtread.com Clubtread.com] | ||
*[https://ourwestcoast.com/british-columbia/ OurWestCoast] | |||
==Avalanche Resources== | ==Avalanche Resources== | ||
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*[http://www.valhalla-pure.com Valhalla Pure] | *[http://www.valhalla-pure.com Valhalla Pure] | ||
*[http://www.ajbrooks.com AJ Brooks] | *[http://www.ajbrooks.com AJ Brooks] | ||
* | *[http://www.taigaworks.ca Taiga] | ||
*[http://www.sportsjunkies.com Sports Junkies] carry used hiking, camping and skiing equipment | |||
==Some Local Manufacturers== | ==Some Local Manufacturers== | ||
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*[http://www.genuineguidegear.com G3] | *[http://www.genuineguidegear.com G3] | ||
*[http://www.intuitionsports.com/ Intuition Sports] | *[http://www.intuitionsports.com/ Intuition Sports] | ||
*[http://www. | *[http://www.taigaworks.ca Taiga] | ||
==Free Money== | |||
{{main|Fundraising}} | |||
*[https://theneilmackenzietrust.com/fundraising/grants-available/ Neil Mackenzie Adventure Grant] deadline for applications for expeditions during winter 25/6 is 23rd August 2025 | |||
*[http://www.johnlauchlanaward.com/ John Lauchlan Award (Expedition Support)] January 31st | |||
*[https://alpineclubofcanada.ca/grant/jen-higgins-grant-for-young-women/ Jen Higgins Grant For Young Women] January 31st | |||
*[http://www.thebigwild.org/ The Big Wild] I think it's possible to get money here, but I'm not sure how | |||
[[Category:Resources]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:55, 6 November 2025
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
Clubs
- British Columbia Mountaineering Club
- Chilliwack BC Hiking Club
- Kootenay Mountaineering Club
- Vancouver Regional Outdoor Club
- Varsity Outdoor Club
Outdoor Activity Websites
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
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