Welcome to the British Columbia Mountaineering Club
Welcome to the B.C. Mountaineering Club
The BCMC is a group of like-minded individuals who participate in outdoor activities. The club was established in 1907 and in September 2019 reached a new milestone of 1,300+ active member accounts. The club organizes mountaineering, rock climbing and back country skiing trips throughout the year. The BCMC holds monthly socials, offers courses to members and represents the interests of mountaineers and back country skiers in British Columbia.
BCMC Social Event
BCMC SOCIAL EVENT - January 13th, 2026
Capitan Climbing Coup
The January 13th social will feature the climbing escapades of Peder Ourom who scaled the big wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in the 1970s. Peder has been connected to the club through his parents who joined in the club 1963, and his family was known to explore local trails with other prominent mountaineering families including the Kafers, the Apps and the Waddingtons.
Location: The Anza Club, #3, West 8th Ave., Vancouver | 19+ | Doors Open: 7:00 PM, Event Starts: 7.30 PM
Recent Forum Posts
Club Related News
Recent
Past President Bren Moss has died.
BCMC Short Film Contest - The challenge is on!
We want to hear from you! We would like your feedback and perspectives on club operations and what you would like to see in the coming months from the BCMC.
The BCMC Newsletter is back
Conservation & Parks Issues
The provincial government's proposed changes to the BC Land Act continues to generate a great deal of public interest, opinion, and dialog. This is a topic that should be of interest to all British Columbians.
You can read more about the engagement here as well as letting the government know your opinion on this matter: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogeth...
Upcoming Trips & Events
Casual Evening Ski up Brockton Point
Mentorship trip to Zoa
(Backcountry Skiing ) Private
Mentorship trip to Zoa area
Ski touring to Black Tusk Meadows
Practice crevasse rescue
For beginners, we'll skin up to Paul Ridge and ski a few laps
mentorship program - Bing's group. trip 1
Skypilot area & Stadium Glacier
Trip Reports
Climbed to the summit under ideal spring conditions
Wet and fun day in late winter conditions
Club Member Photos
