BCMC SOCIAL EVENT - November 12th, 2024 [IN-PERSON]
" A Tale of Two Winters"
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Presenter: Brent Hillier
Bio: Outdoor Educator with Canada West Mountain School and Avalanche Practitioner with the Canadian Avalanche Association. Brent has been teaching and guiding in the Coastal Mountains for the last 15 years. He makes his home in North Vancouver and most winter days can be found on Mount Seymour either teaching avalanche courses or skiing with his 7yo son in the resort. In the summer months Brent teaching Survival and Navigation skills, and guides backpacking trips around the province.
The last two winters have been very unique, but certainly not unprecedented. It's important to remember that when it comes to understanding avalanches, we must learn from past experiences and recognize similar patterns in the future. 2022/23 was a winter that had many avalanche professionals on edge, and there was a number of fatal accidents in the heli-ski guiding world. While last winter’s El Nino provided fewer snowy, powder days than we might have liked, it’s avalanche dangers were still very much present. We’ll look at both of these winters in more detail, recognize and discuss red flags; and ultimately hope for a much different winter this year.
See you there!
Location: The Anza Club, #3, West 8th Ave., Vancouver | 19+ | Doors Open: 7:00 PM, Event Starts: 7.30 PM
BCMC SOCIAL EVENT - September 10th, 2024 [IN-PERSON]
" Kilimanjaro Family Trek - December 2023 "
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Presenter: Shashi Shanbhag
Exciting News! The BCMC social is making its grand return on September 10th after the summer break! Join us for an inspiring evening with Shashi Shanbhag, who joined BCMC in 2016 and is now a Board of Director and co-chair of the Mentorship Program. Shashi, along with his wife Kasturi and their 11-year-old daughter Kavya, are thrilled to share their incredible Kilimanjaro trek experience from December 2023. Don’t miss out on this adventure and the amazing stories they have to tell!
See you there!
Location: The Anza Club, #3, West 8th Ave., Vancouver | 19+ | Doors Open: 7:00 PM, Event Starts: 7.30 PM
Reflecting on a wonderful Volunteer Appreciation Day with heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible volunteer members of the BC Mountaineering Club!
Your dedication, passion, and tireless efforts make our mountaineering adventures possible and unforgettable. From organizing trips to maintaining trails, every contribution you make builds our community.
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