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GEAR RENTAL

Rentals are to ACC Vancouver Section members only. Please include your Alpine Club member number in email correspondence with gear custodians.

Avalanche Transceivers
3 Focus Fi models available.
Members must provide their own fresh two AA batteries.
$5 per day; $10 per weekend; $25 per week.
Contact: Jay MacArthur (North Vancouver) at 604-987-1232
Contact: Bill Sims (UBC area in Vancouver) at 604-734-8870

Satellite Phone

One IRIDIUM satellite phone is available for rent to ACC Vancouver Section members for Section and privately organized member trips. Note: priority is given to Vancouver Section trips and events. The phone is available for use in Canada only. An ACC member must rent the phone for the group and take full responsibility for the phone, all charges and any damage or loss. The ACC member must pick up the phone, get briefed about its operation, and place a deposit with a cheque in his/her name.

  • $30 per weekend or $60 per week, plus $2 per minute for air time
  • $300 refundable deposit required
Members must call at least 2 weeks in advance of their trip to reserve the phone. E-mail Tony Knight or phone 604-873-2276.

For non-members, the following businesses rent satellite phones at commercial rates:

  • Canada Wide Communications, 399 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver, BC  V7J 2K9, tel: (604) 980-9071, cell: (604) 788-2523. Also rents Motorola two-way radios.
  • Deakin Equipment (Warehouse store), 1361 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC, (604) 253-2685
  • Ralph's Radio, 220 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC, (604) 879-4281

Expedition Tent
Moss tent, sleeps 4, comes with poles, fly, carrying bag, 12 pound package suitable for base camp or family trip tent.
$10 per day, $20 per weekend, $40 per week, $100 per month
Email Bill Sims or phone him at 604-734-8870

Megamid Tent
Light weight, comes with poles and fly, suitable as snowfields or expedition cook tent or bivi shelter for small party.
$5 per day, $10 per weekend, $20 per week, $60 per month
Email Bill Sims or phone him at 604-734-8870

First Aid Kit
suitable for Expedition Base Camp
Email Bill Sims or phone him at 604-734-8870

Ropes
Available to leaders on ACC approved courses.
Four ropes, Edelrid 10.5 mm by 60 meters (bought May 2008). With carrying bags.
Email
Martin Siegert
 

 

 

 

 

   
 

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