Links
We provide some links to help your hiking and outdoor experience.
Inspirational Video Links: these are not BOC generated, but they tend to embody the spirit and enjoyment of the outdoors we all share:
http://vimeo.com/30434583 how to build an igloo
http://vimeo.com/28965851 The Muir Project
http://vimeo.com/908175 Pacific Crest Trail
http://vimeo.com/29594093 Yellow Aster Butte (Mount Baker area)
http://vimeo.com/22439234 The Mountain
http://vimeo.com/20218520 Appalachian Trail in 5 minutes
http://vimeo.com/6535591 Sea to Sky Trail introductory video
http://vimeo.com/14289044 Tarns and Trees
http://vimeo.com/31158028 MADE IN ICELAND
http://vimeo.com/9724633 Blank Spaces
Bivouac - lots of information about mountains, hikes, outdoor clubs
Club Tread Online Hiking Community - An online community dedicated to the outdoors. Has message boards, trail information, stories, photos, links, etc. Signup for a user id to use it
Canada Trails - web sports directory, covers hiking, skiing, biking, etc
BC Parks - check out the park before you go
North Shore Rescue - details on "back country" safety, the North Shore mountains, and trail conditions
Avalanche Info - check out avalanche details before you go
Outdoor Vancouver - Guide to sports and recreation in Vancouver BC and the surrounding area
The Skiers - Cross Country Skiing Club
Topo Maps - Atlas of Canada - Toporama
Vancouver Trails - Information on hiking trails in Vancouver area
Ridge Wilderness Adventures - the basic wilderness First Aid course is Canadian red Cross course that allows participants to venture into the woods with the knowledge and skill set to handle anything that nature throws at them!