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*[http://www.mec.ca/Main/content_text.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302883031&bmUID=1239066735426 MEC expedition support] Due dates - February 1 - May 1 - October 1 (last checked Apr.2009) | *[http://www.mec.ca/Main/content_text.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302883031&bmUID=1239066735426 MEC expedition support] Due dates - February 1 - May 1 - October 1 (last checked Apr.2009) | ||
*[http://www.johnlauchlanaward.com/ John Lauchlan Award (Expedition Support)] Due - September 30 | *[http://www.johnlauchlanaward.com/ John Lauchlan Award (Expedition Support)] Due - September 30 | ||
Revision as of 18:58, 30 April 2009
Weather
- 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
- BC Highways webcams Nearby high elevation webcams for Coquihalla Pass and Manning Park
- UBC weather model
Roads
Important Organizations
Clubs
- Alpine Club of Canada, Vancouver Section
- Alpine Club of Canada, Whistler Section
- Alpine Club of Canada National website
- British Columbia Mountaineering Club
- Kootenay Mountaineering Club
- Chilliwack BC Hiking Club
- Varisty 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
- 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