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Weather information
Environment Canada Weather
information
For all forecasts, satellite images, weather maps and more.
Whistler/Blackcomb
Mountain Weather forecast
Alpine Recreation forecast issued by Environment Canada for Whistler/Blackcomb.
World wide snow reports
A comprehensive site for snow conditions and forecast for all the worlds ski areas.
Avalanche Information and resources
Canadian Avalanche Association Public Avalanche
Bulletin
A comprehensive series of bulletins covering mountainous regions in Canada
Mountain Conditions Report (MCR)
Mountain conditions as issued by Association of Canadian Mountain Guides volunteers for BC and Alberta
North Shore
Avalanche Advisory
Avalanche and mountain conditions advisory issued for the North Shore Mountains of Vancouver region.
Cyberspace Snow and Avalanche Information
Avalanche, weather and snow conditions reports and links as well as useful info.
BackcountrySafety.com
A good site of useful Avalanche safety articles, tips and information.
Avalanche.org
Comprehensive and professional site of Avalanche safety reference sites, links, articles, tips and information.
Transportation Information
Drive BC website
Road reports for BC listing current conditions and delays
BC Ferries Complete route and schedule information
Greyhound Canada Bus schedules
Accommodation & Camping info in Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler
Smoke Bluff Bed & Breakfast
Squamish B&B in the Squamish Smoke Bluffs area catering to climbers, minutes from rock climbing, mountain biking and downtown.
Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Co.
Great hotel accommodation and excellent Brew Pub and restaurant.
Squamish Hostel Centrally located Hostel, newly constructed building.
The Hostel Handbook
Online guide for hostel locations and information worldwide.
Travel In British Columbia Canada Booking site for British Columbia hotels, motels, resorts, campgrounds and apartments.
Whistler Hotels Whistler accommodations from luxury hotels to family oriented condos, lodges and private chalets.
Whistler Accommodations Whistler ski resort reservations for accommodations, ski packages & Whistler vacations.
Clubs & other Outdoor organizations
The Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC A non-profit organization representing mountain clubs throughout BC.
Hike BC BC Section of the National Hiking Trail.
BC Parks
Official government website for all Provincial Parks info
Chilliwack Outdoors Club
Chilliwack Outdoors club website
Alpine Club
Alpine Club
American Alpine Club
American Alpine Club
Outdoor Equipment suppliers
Arcteryx Excellent quality outdoor clothing, packs, climbing harnesses and accessories
G3 - Genuine Guide Gear Excellent quality backcountry ski equipment manufacturer
Mountain Equipment Co-op A Canadian based outdoor equipment co-operative supplying good quality outdoor gear and services
N.E. Outdoor Store A UK-based online outdoor equipment store
High Performance Climbing Walls A
Vancouver-based climbing wall construction and consulting company
Survival on Snow (SOS) Canadian manufacturer of avalanche beacons and other snow safety gear
Other outdoor activities & training
Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (CANSI) offering a full range of Cross Country and Telemark certification courses for Ski Instructors
The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides The professional association governing Mountain Guiding in Canada
Pole to Pole International Leadership Institute inspiring and training youth in leadership skills through epic adventures and journeys
Freeheels.com BC based company dedicated to telemark ski clinics and instruction
Whistler Heli Skiing Whistler-based heli ski company.
Strength Training & Conditioning Complete strength and conditioning training information for outdoor sports with a focus on Mountaineering, climbing and Hiking.
Callaghan Country backcountry lodge
Full service backcountry lodge and guiding service in Whistler, BC.
Cliffhanger Climbing Gyms Indoor climbing gyms in Vancouver and Coquitlam, BC.
Climbing/Skiing reference sites
Bivouac Mountaineering site A comprehensive resource for climbing and backcountry skiing in SW British Columbia.
Backcountry Ski Blog, Links and Information Backcountry Skiing Weblog, FAQ with Links and Information about randonnee, telemark and snowboard mountaineering.
SquamishClimbing.com A great resource directory for climbing in the Squamish region
Antarctic Connection A great resource site for info and travel to the Antarctic region
CascadeClimbers.com - Pacific NW Climbers Resource The Pacific Northwest Climbers Resource
Rockclimb.org An online Rock Climbing resource directory
Live the vision Canadian climbing and mountaineering site
Spirit West Directory System Calgary based outdoor resource directory for Rockies area
Climbing Tips archive A great site of climbing moves and tips
thebackpacker.com Online backpacking resource site
Summit Post Online resource for climbers
Planet Fear A comprehensive online site for climbers and Adventure Racers
The High Altitude Medicine Guide
Information about altitude illness and other health issues.
ABC-of-Rock-Climbing.com
Comprehensive resource site for rock climbing related topics.
Traditionalalpinemountaineering.org
Free information and instruction about mountain climbing.
Other outdoor related directories & sites
Worldwide Mountaineering
Photographs, articles and information on walks, climbs, and treks on five continents.
The Eagle Ski Club
The UK's largest and most active ski touring and ski mountaineering club.
Ski Home
Ski Holidays website
Canada Vacations, Canadian Rail Tours, Rail Canada
Western Canada travel
OuterQuest.com
Adventure Travel Guides online agency
Trueways Survival Courses
Survival training based in the UK
CourseJunction.com
An online community dedicated to helping people find education
Ripping Yarns.com - Classic Adventure Books
Ripping Yarns classic out of print adventure books.
Recreation and Sports Outdoor Adventure Travel Directory
Outdoor recreation and adventure travel directory.
Vacation Guide, edited directory since 1997
Thousands of organized links to Canada, The Rockies and Alaska vacations plus comprehensive keyword search.
Walking and hiking - World's largest trail database
Hikes, Walks and trails on the Internet - searchable database - two thousand plus trails
Rock Climbing, Mountaineering & Hill Walking in the UK
Dedicated to mountaineering, hill walking & rock climbing in the UK.
Facewest Backcountry
Online equipment retailer
Mountain Club of South Africa
Mountain Club of South Africa - Climbing, Hiking, Expeditions, C
Outdoor Activities and Adventure Travel
Outdoor activities with the World Outdoor Web. Information and articles on a wide range of outdoor activities.
Linkcentre.com Directory and Search Engine.
Search the web, add a web page or browse one of the directories at this award winning Internet Directory and Search Engine.
Alpinist Magazine
Climbing magazine
The Globetrotters Club
The Globetrotters Club is an International Travel Club for Independent Travelers
Virtual Library of Sport
Global links to key resources in all sports
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland
The representative body for climbers, walkers, mountaineers and cross-country skiers who enjoy the Scottish mountains.
Mazamas
Mazamas Home Page
Your Ski Vacation
Ski vacations and ski destination information
The Scottish Mountaineering Club
The Scottish Mountaineering Club
The British Mountaineering Council
The British Mountaineering Council
Singapore Mountaineering Federation
Singapore Mountaineering Federation - Official Website
The Mountaineers
The Mountaineers, a Seattle-based mountaineering organization
Northern Mountain Supply
Out door gear for backpacking, hiking, climbing, camping, paddling and cycling.
Mountain Forum
Mountain Forum: A Global Network for Mountain Communities, Environment and Sustainable Development
Tour Scotland
Tour Scotland on small group tours - unique tours of Scotland.
www.skimountaineer.com
Mountaineering and Climbing Site including two online guidebooks, 'Skiing the Pacific Ring of Fire and Beyond' and 'Skiing the Cascade Volcanoes'.
Hudson Trail
Online outdoor gear, equipment and clothing retailer
GORP.com - Adventure Travel and Outdoor Recreation
GORP.com is a resource for adventure travel and outdoor recreation
Santiam Alpine Club
Mountain Climbing in Oregon and the Northwest
Alpinezone.com
A resource for New England & Northeast skiing
ABC of Mountaineering
Mountain Climbing Info, News, Shop, Travel & Community
MountainDays.net
Mountaineering & Rock Climbing in the UK

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