Valemount Conditions and Updates 2020 2021

[VARDA]

We've been quiet lately but certainly not idle.

Many of you have heard about the access issues up #clemina due to the bridge washout.. For the last several months, #varda has been working with government and stakeholders to work out a solution for the winter access route for the 20/21 season.

It has been a struggle, but we are happy to report that we are now fully confident in our access to Clemina for the seasons ahead.

New routes, backcountry hand poured concrete and bridge repairs all went down last week, but the winter access is in!

See you all very soon!


PS, it is now a great time to renew your membership if you have not already done so. There is a cheap and easy $40 option if you do not require a seasons pass and this simple membership is so valuable to our local and provincial club. You membership does matter! Please consider signing on this season. Get your membership HERE

 

[NoBrakes!]

Thank you!

 

[rknight111]

Great to hear Curtis, thank you for the efforts you put in to get these things done so we can all enjoy your back yard.

 

[tracked-out]

Great news & nice work. Looking forward to the 2020-2021 season. Thank you to you & the club for all you do for the members.
-Grant

 

[edge rmk700]

Thanks. Awesome job

 

[Depsnolvr]

Well looky here

https://ridevalemount.com/webcam/

 

[Uturn]

 

[dooin800]

Looks like Curtis never paid the bill.

 

[Pat.leroux]

Hacked maybe?

 

[VARDA]

lol NOPE! You are all wrong...lol

Too many users on the webcam and the host flagged the use as ABUSE :d

Should be fixed now
https://ridevalemount.com/webcam/
Perhaps the webcam should be a perk of membership ?

First snowflakes of the year hitting the ground now and its hammering out there!

 

[sledn]

Cam is working now

 

[TylerG]

Cam is working now

it appears to be stuck on yesterday.

 

[VARDA]

Pls refresh your browser to get the latest image

 

[TylerG]

Pls refresh your browser to get the latest image

I did, at first it did not work, but then it did!

 

[MK4TDI]

Things that make ya go... fawk yeah!!!

 

[Pat.leroux]

Knock on wood.... been playing in Valemount for years without radios and haven’t had any critical needs. Kids are getting older and starting to venture places that my old ass won’t go!!
I’m absolutely convinced that radios are a must this year (cause dad gets worried). Anyone with a variety of experience and exposure to different radio platforms you care to share?
Appreciate any and all help you can provide. Not too worried about price point, just Looking for “reliable” peace of mind in the alpines.

 

[maxwell]

Knock on wood.... been playing in Valemount for years without radios and haven’t had any critical needs. Kids are getting older and starting to venture places that my old ass won’t go!!
I’m absolutely convinced that radios are a must this year (cause dad gets worried). Anyone with a variety of experience and exposure to different radio platforms you care to share?
Appreciate any and all help you can provide. Not too worried about price point, just Looking for “reliable” peace of mind in the alpines.

Go with the baofang they are around 150$ fully loaded and have been awesome for us

 

[iceman5689]

I’m sold on garmin rino. This way you can PIN there location if communication is lost. Just buy a external microphone to use with radio use.

 

[Depsnolvr]

Knock on wood.... been playing in Valemount for years without radios and haven’t had any critical needs. Kids are getting older and starting to venture places that my old ass won’t go!!
I’m absolutely convinced that radios are a must this year (cause dad gets worried). Anyone with a variety of experience and exposure to different radio platforms you care to share?
Appreciate any and all help you can provide. Not too worried about price point, just Looking for “reliable” peace of mind in the alpines.

Ray Mason and Dave Narona are both on here and sell the Baofeng 8w radio packages. Look them up.

 

[drew562]

Knock on wood.... been playing in Valemount for years without radios and haven’t had any critical needs. Kids are getting older and starting to venture places that my old ass won’t go!!
I’m absolutely convinced that radios are a must this year (cause dad gets worried). Anyone with a variety of experience and exposure to different radio platforms you care to share?
Appreciate any and all help you can provide. Not too worried about price point, just Looking for “reliable” peace of mind in the alpines.

Besides good outdoor knowledge a radio is the most important safety tool.IMO. Avalanche safeties important but you’re way more likely to crash, get stuck in a bad spot, or just flat out need help. Radios are a must. VHF is what my group rides with.