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November 2016

Sat 5

10 hrs
Anchoring Foundations
This is a 1-day course covering anchoring fundamentals.
Instructional Program
B1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
OPEN
Max: 17
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Fri 4

2 days
Wilderness and Remote First Aid (20 hr)
The course is intended for BCMC members who wish to be better prepared for dealing with injuries outdoors.
Instructional Program
B1
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
FULL
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

October 2016

Sat 29

2 day
Mountain Navigation (special club price)
2 day course on navigating alpine terrain
Instructional Program
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 22

8 hrs
Mountain Weather (special club price)
1 day course covering the essential skills for planning for and managing mountain weather
Instructional Program
B2
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

September 2016

Mon 19

6 days
Alpine Skills Week - 50% off!
6 intensive days of alpine skills
Instructional Program
C5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 3
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

August 2016

Fri 26

4 days
Advanced / Intermediate Mountaineering Course
Course for climbers who want to challenge themselves and improve their skills for bigger alpine climbing routes.
Instructional Program
C5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Max Gaspranov
FULL
Max: 3
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

July 2016

Mon 11

7 days
Complete Mountaineering - **FULL** - SPECIAL PRICE
7 day comprehensive mountaineering course with Canada West Mountain School
Instructional Program
C5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
FULL
Max: 1
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 9

2 day
Intro to Mountaineering for Women (graduation climb)
A trip to apply the skills learned on the June 11/12 skills weekend
Instructional Program
D3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
Cancelled

Sat 9

2 day
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course
Course for members looking to gain/improve glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
Instructional Program
B3
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 2

8 hrs
Intro to Trad Climbing
One day intro to trad climbing course with MSAA
Instructional Program
B5
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

June 2016

Sat 25

2 day
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course **FULL**
Course for those looking to gain/improve glacier travel & companion rescue skills.
Instructional Program
B3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
FULL
Max: 13
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 25

2 day
Outdoor Rock Climbing First Steps
Learn the basics of rock climbing - no experience required!
Instructional Program
B5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
FULL
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 18

1 day
Rock Climbing Essentials
Learn essentials of outdoor rock climbing, including intermediate top-roping skills and follow a leader skills.
Instructional Program
B5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
FULL
Max: 9
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 11

2 day
Intro to Mountaineering for Women (skills only)
Ladies, come learn the basics of mountaineering!
Instructional Program
C3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
OPEN
Max: 20
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 4

11.5 hrs
Basic Outdoor Top-Roping **Rescheduled**
Intro course to help club members learn the basics for rock climbing, no previous experience required.
Instructional Program
B5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Paul Olynek
OPEN
Max: 16
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 4

10.7 hrs
Introduction to Sport Climbing *date change*
Intro course to help club members learn the basics for leading on bolted routes.
Instructional Program
B5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Evgeny Sorkin
OPEN
Max: 8
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Fri 3

3 days
Intro to Mountaineering for Women
Ladies, come and climb Mount Baker while learning the basics of mountaineering!
Instructional Program
D3
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
FULL
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

May 2016

Sat 28

2 day
Anchoring - Basics
SYSTEMS for MOUNTAINEERING - Anchoring: Basics Level (requires knowledge of basic climbing knots).
Instructional Program
A5
Members Only
Organizer: Justin Bennett
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 21

2 day
Squamish Special (guided rock course)
Two Day Introduction to Rock Climbing and Trad Climbing with MSAA (all equipment included!)
Instructional Program
B5
Members Only
Organizer: Marlaina Rhymer
Cancelled

Sat 21

3 days
2016 Mountaineering Intro Outdoor #3
Mountaineering Intro Session 3, location Baker Coleman-Deming (overnight trip, 3 days)
Instructional Program
C5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
FULL
Max: 18
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sat 14

2 day
2016 Mountaineering Intro Outdoor #2
Mountaineering Intro Session 2 (overnight trip)
Instructional Program
C5
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
FULL
Max: 18
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 5

14 hrs
A Workshop on using GPS Devices and Bivouac.com 2
A Workshop on GPS Devices and Bivouac.com
Instructional Program
A0
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Chris Ludwig
FULL
Max: 14
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Sun 1

14 hrs
Mountaineering Intro Session 1 (alternate date)
Mountaineering Intro Session 1 - alternate date in case of poor weather
Instructional Program
C4
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Winifred Swatschek
Cancelled

April 2016

Sat 30

2 day
Anchoring - Int
Systems for Mountaineering - Anchoring: Intermediate Level. Requires knowledge of basic anchoring.
Instructional Program
A5
Members Only
Organizer: Justin Bennett
OPEN
Max: 12
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0

Thu 28

3 hrs
A Workshop on using GPS Devices and Bivouac.com
A Workshop on GPS Devices and Bivouac.com
Instructional Program
A0
Screening
Members Only
Organizer: Chris Ludwig
FULL
Max: 14
Confirmed:
Waitlist: 0