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  • VHF Radios for Mountain Use

    The following description is based on standard radio communication for VFR flying. Back-country radio communication does not require the same…

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  • Insulated Stove Base

    I was recommended this stove base through Kyle, who was shown how to make it from Chris Girard. To be…

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  • Ice Climbing in Norway

    Charlie and I headed to Norway above the arctic circle last year, and I figured I would post all that…

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  • Pat Sheehan Traverse

    What better way to celebrate St Paddy’s day than to do so on the Pat Sheehan Traverse. Granted, the Pat…

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  • Nelson Area Skiing

    Team Nelson, decimated by injuries, voluntary team cuts and a horrendous skating rink like conditions, the team pulled off a…

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  • South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) – What Can I Do?

    To preface, the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan is part of the land use framework being developed by the provincial government. …

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  • What Lies Ahead

    The A&E Chair position will be vacant at the next AGM.  For the incoming Chair, this position provides an opportunity…

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  • Public Consultation on the Detailed Environmental Impact Analysis for the Proposed Redevelopment of the Sulphur Mountain Gondola Upper Terminal

    Brewster Travel Inc. is proposing to redevelop the upper terminal of the Banff Gondola. To address structural deficiencies and improve…

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  • ESRD Backcountry Trails Flood Rehabilitation Program (BRFRP)

    I attended the ESRD Info Session for their 3-year program to address trails affected by the 2013 flood.  There is…

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  • North Saskatchewan Regional Plan (NSRP) Draft – What Can I Do?

    Now that final submissions have been accepted for the SSRP, Phase One of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan (NSRP) is…

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