BCMC Presentation October 14, 2025
By John Baldwin
Title: Coast Mountain High Routes
John will share photos and stories of the development of his new book Coast Mountain High Routes by John Baldwin. A guide to 46 summer high routes and alpine traverses in the Coast Mountains. These are the great skyline traverses - off-trail hikes through large remote mountainous regions, continuously in the alpine, and a bit like being on a summit for an entire trip. With elements of thru-hiking, backpacking and mountaineering, you carry your camp on your back, never retrace your steps, and travel over terrain that is always new.
The book describes routes varying from 3 days to 3 weeks and ranging from shorter trips in the Sea to Sky corridor to longer more remote trips in the high grasslands of the Chilcotin or above deep coastal inlets as far north as Bella Coola. All of the routes venture through wilderness regions.
Copies of Coast Mountain High Routes will be available for sale.
Bio
Local mountaineer and author, John Baldwin has been exploring the Coast Mountains of western British Columbia for over 50 years. His contributions to the mountain community are widely known and recognized, including authoring 6 books. You may know him from books such as "Exploring the Coast Mountains on Skis". He is an honourary member of the BCMC.
You’re welcome to visit John’s website in advance www.johnbaldwin.ca
Doors open at 7:00pm. Event starts at 7:30pm
This event is open to members & non-members.
Free admission.
BCMC SOCIAL EVENT - September 9th, 2025
"Climbing in the Coastal Mountains"
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BCMC Social is back after our summer break, and we're kicking off the season with an exciting presentation you won't want to miss.
Paul reckons that climbing saved his life. As an angsty teen growing up in Toronto, a friend's invitation to climb the Niagara Escarpment changed everything. That day, he collided with destiny. Trading city life for the open sky, Paul moved West to live among the mountains—and never looked back.
Location: The Anza Club, #3, West 8th Ave., Vancouver | 19+ | Doors Open: 7:00 PM, Event Starts: 7.30 PM
What: Summer BCMC Picnic!
Join us for a relaxed, free, and casual park hang-out — make it what you want it to be!
Bring your own food, blanket or chair, and any park games you’d like to enjoy. Feel free to bring a BBQ if you’d like to cook on-site.
There’s a small concession stand near the beach for snacks and drinks, but note that it may close by 6:30 PM, so come early if you plan to grab something there.
Alcohol is permitted in this park, so feel free to BYOB. We'll also provide a few snacks and soft drinks to share.
The BCMC holds its social meetings at the ANZA Club on the second Tuesday of every month (except July and August). If you are interested in presenting, or if you have a presentation scheduled, you can find the instructions to presenters here