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*[ | *[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://www.drivebc.ca/ Provincial highways] | ||
*[http://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam Webcams on BC highways] | *[http://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam Webcams on BC highways] | ||
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*[http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/grants/higgins.html Jen Higgins Fund] January 31st (last checked Apr. 2009) | *[http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/grants/higgins.html Jen Higgins Fund] January 31st (last checked Apr. 2009) | ||
*[http://www.thebigwild.org/ The Big Wild] I think it's possible to get money here, but I'm not sure how | *[http://www.thebigwild.org/ The Big Wild] I think it's possible to get money here, but I'm not sure how | ||
[[Category:Resources]] | [[Category:Resources]] | ||
Revision as of 18:31, 22 April 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 Applications due February 1st, 2019
- MEC expedition support Due dates - February 1 - May 1 - October 1 (last checked Apr.2009)
- John Lauchlan Award (Expedition Support) Due - September 30
- MEC Access grants (trails etc.) September 10th March 10th (last checked Apr. 2009)
- MEC grants main page (there's lots!)
- Jen Higgins Fund January 31st (last checked Apr. 2009)
- The Big Wild I think it's possible to get money here, but I'm not sure how