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Getthe Goods Active Wear T-shirts with ACC logo or ACC leaf image 100% Heavy Cotton, available in S, M, L, XL Colours include: Ash Grey, Natural, Khaki, Sage Green, Forest Green, Denim Blue, Cornfl ower Blue, and Medium Blue Accessories Stainless Steel Mug 12 ounce, double walled mug to keep your beverage at the desired temperature. Non-slip rubber base. With ACC logo. Retail price: $19.95 Greeting Cards Enjoy the tradition of sending season’s greetings with these 6 x 4 inch cards, featuring an snowy Elizabeth Parker Hut. Packages of 10 cards with envelopes, seasonal message or blank inside. Retail price: $10.50 Acclaimed Books The Canadian Alpine Journal 2006 – edited by Geoff Powter This high quality annual journal contains a wide range of reviews, reports and articles on Canadian mountaineering. Retail price: $32.95 Member subscription price and back issues of the CAJ available – call for details. More books: New! Short-sleeve: Retail price: $11.95 Waterbottle Guidebooks on mountaineering, climbing, skiing and hiking, as well as history and general interest books. Maps – topographical and Gemtrek’s recreational maps. Members receive 15% off ALL regular retail prices Long-sleeve: Retail price: $15.95 Green polycarbonate bottle with Centennial logo. Does not transfer taste. Dishwasher safe. 1 litre (32 oz.) capacity Retail price: $ 11.95 ACC Mountain Leaf Sticker (approx. size: 9 x 5 cm) Retail price: $0.99 Club Centennial Crest Sew-on Centennial logo crest; leatherette on felt (approx. size: 7 cm triangle) Retail price: $3.95 Centennial Jacket Black micro fl eece with embroidered Centennial logo. Mens & Womens S, M, L, XL Retail price: $59.95 Centennial Beanies Black Ambler Power Stretch hats with gold embroidery “ACC 1906- 2006” Performance fl eece hat that keeps you warm, dry and comfortable and is helmet compatible. The hat is 4-way stretch, the forehead is lined with micro fl eece and wicks sweat away. Retail price: $29.95 Club Logo Pin Brass ACC pin (approx. size: 2.5 x 2 cm) Retail price: $3.95 ACC Huts Poster Full colour, laminated poster with photos of all 23 Alpine Club of Canada national huts arranged around a map depicting their locations. Actual Size: 12” x 18” Retail price: $ 11.70 GST & shipping extra. www.AlpineClubofCanada.ca/store (403) 678-3200 ext. 1 info@AlpineClubofCanada.ca
Solar powered lights installed at Fay Hut BY KAREN ROLLINS In June 2006, a work crew of about a dozen Alpine Club of Canada members joined staff from Worley Parsons Komex environmental consultants to install a solar powered battery system that will provide lighting at Fay Hut in Kootenay National Park. A separate solar powered battery system was also installed at the outhouse to power two lights and a ventilation fan. Th e system includes four 150-watt solar panels, which were installed on the south exterior wall of the hut under the eaves. Th e angle of the panels is set to optimize charging of the system during the winter months and to help prevent accumulation of snow. Th e batteries were installed inside the hut in a small storage area under the stairs where they will be less aff ected by fl uctuating outside temperatures, which can reduce battery performance. Th e battery capacity is sized with suitable autonomy to operate the system on full load even through a period without sunshine. Th ermoelectric modules were installed on the wood stove to supplement battery bank charging. Eight Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights were installed in the sleeping area, including two in the custodian’s room, while fi ve more were installed downstairs in the kitchen, dining area and entrance. Two soft compact fl uorescent lights are aimed at the living room ceiling to provide ambient lighting. Th ese very effi cient LED lights provide a highly focused light beam suitable for task lighting. Th e main motivation for installing the renewable energy system in Fay Hut comes from the ACC’s commitment to reduce its use of fossil fuels such as propane and helicopter fuel. Propane is currently used in most of the ACC’s huts for cooking and lighting, requiring the Club to rely on helicopters to service those facilities. Helicopters bring in fi rewood and propane and fl y out human waste and grey water solids. By introducing a solar powered energy system, the need for propane is reduced, as is the number of helicopter fl ights. Th e Club hopes to install similar systems in more of its huts, working closely with Parks Canada to ensure the aesthetic aspects of the huts designated as Federal Heritage Buildings are not compromised. Th ere are other benefi ts of using renewable energy power systems too, including better indoor air quality (propane emits gases), less moisture build-up inside the hut (propane emits moisture), as well as reducing the possibility of mould forming on the inside of walls, which in turn increases �� PHOTOS BY BRUCE HARDARDT building life. It’s also much easier to turn on a switch than light a propane lamp. It didn’t take long after installing the system for the crew to realize a major benefi t. Th e volunteer work party was there not only to install the solar power generation equipment but also to build a deck. To test the system, the work party ran their power tools off the system instead of running the generator – and found there was no need to run the generator for the remaining two days of the work party. Th is showed huge savings potential in terms of not having to fl y up a generator to carry out future renovation projects – not to mention the environmental benefi ts, including noise and fossil fuel use reduction. Photovoltaic technology is not new, but its application in remote alpine locations is. Th is fi rst installation by the ACC will need to be monitored for its eff ectiveness. Feedback from you – ACC members and hut users – is welcome; send to info@alpineclubofcanada.ca Karen Rollins is Chair of the Energy, Water & Waste Management Committee. Alpine Club of Canada � Gazette � FALL 2006 21
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