Gear & Techie Talk
Here's an interesting article on How to Care For Your Outdoor Gear in the Explore Magazine. Read More
I have a pair of Vokl Mantras (191 cm) mounted with Dynafit Vertical FT 12 tech bindings in excellent condition. Ideal set up for a intermediate to ex... Read More
I have been trying to get permission from Metro Vancouver to fix up the BCMC trail for a couple of years now. I'm still working with Richard Walton,... Read More
Hi, folks. I have a question that I hope some more experienced people could weigh in on. Due to a couple overlapping pro deal offers, I have the oppor... Read More
Created 2016-06-14
Just a heads up that arcteryx factory store is selling 2 orange and one black alpha 45 Litre mountaineering back pack for $ 199 each. Read More
Black Diamond is issuing a voluntary recall, subject to user inspection, of Carabiners/Quickdraws and Nylon Runners. To find out if your equipment fal... Read More
Created 2016-01-11
I often run transceiver skills practice sessions for the club and am looking for donations of old digital transceivers. If you have an old digital tr... Read More
Created 2015-11-10
I have a pair of plastic mountaineering boots that an eyelet has come out on. Can anyone tell me a good place to have this repaired in the Metro Vanco... Read More
Hi folks, I'm going to the Okanagan valley just for this weekend (4-8 Sept). Does anyone has a topo that I could borrow. I'll leave Friday at 5pm Than... Read More
Created 2015-06-21
Bought a BD Vapour helmet on-line from Monod in Banff: $132 -10% + GST = $125. Delivered at no cost by Canada Post to my home in 3 days. MEC Vancouver... Read More
I have a surplus copy of The Avalanche Handbook 3rd edition. Free or beer. Read More
Created 2015-03-31
I have an old pair of BD Sabretooth Crampons, and would like to install the ABS plates on them. Unfortunately MEC no longer sells them (they are the p... Read More
Created 2015-03-26
Hi BCMC'ers! I'm joining an imminent club trip down to Red Rocks, and am in need of some gear. I know that some people are protective of their gear, a... Read More
Has anyone heard of these bindings or know anyone who uses them? http://www.the-m-equipment.com/en/products/bindings They look sweet. Releasable tele... Read More
It is now free to get licences for google earth pro. Check it out. https://support.google.com/earth/answer/176160put in your email and use key: GEPFRE... Read More
Created 2015-02-02
My fiancee and I have recently moved here. I'm Australian, mostly a rock climber but I have been on several mountaineering trips (mostly NZ). We have... Read More
Scarpa F1 Evo apparently may switch from ski to walk mode spontaneously Read More
Created 2014-11-02
When I went to renew my travel medical insurance with the Co-operators, I found out that they no longer cover rock climbing or mountaineering (if you... Read More
Created 2014-08-02
Hi there! Wondering if anybody knows of a used full body harness for a pregnant woman that is looking for a new home. My wife is not climbing anymor... Read More
After 19 years of use, our Sierra Designs Meteor Light is finally ready to be retired. In looking for a replacement, there seem to be an overwhelming... Read More
Several people have asked where I got my Crack Climbing Gloves and when I tell them MEC they say they can't find them there or anywhere (apparently ME... Read More
Request for BCMC members to participate in a 2-5 minute survey titled "Your Perception of Robert Bateman and the Robert Bateman Centre" that will be... Read More
Created 2013-11-28
I recently put together a spreadsheet comparing the main options available out there. It's not perfect, but may be interesting to others. You can view... Read More
Created 2014-05-21
http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/us/recall-replacement-grigri-2 Read More
Created 2014-01-23
What do you think of it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkraPv-I_Bk Read More