Web Links

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

• Forestry road conditions
• Provincial 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

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

• 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